Manager Guidance

More adults are getting ADHD diagnoses than ever before. That means someone in your business might have ADHD right now, whether you know it or not. As a small business owner, understanding ADHD isn't just about being supportive. It's about unlocking potential you might not even realise exists in your team.

Menopause is a normal life change and a natural part of our ageing process. Yet, for some individuals it can be a hugely challenging time; one that significantly impacts their health, wellbeing and professional life. Many women feel blindsided by their menopausal symptoms at work; it can disrupt their work and overall performance, and shatter their confidence. Failing to adequately support your employees with their menopausal symptoms by refusing to make reasonable

Workplace problems in small businesses don't stay small for long.   In small businesses, these problems hit harder and spread faster than in larger companies.   The relaxed atmosphere that makes small businesses great can also be their downfall. Everyone knows each other's business, banter flows freely and boundaries get blurry.   What starts as harmless jokes can quickly become something more sinister:   Someone gets excluded from conversations Comments about appearance, per

The truth is that staying legally compliant is often about managing the small details... Outdated contracts, missing paperwork, unpaid training hours. Easy to overlook, but costly if you get them wrong. We see the same 7 areas catching business owners out time and time again.

Underperformance costs your business more than you think. It's not just about one person missing targets. It's the knock-on effect across your team, the projects that slip, the clients who notice, and the time you spend fixing problems instead of growing your business. The key is acting early and looking at the whole picture. This guide shows you how to spot underperformance before it escalates, understand what's really causing it and build systems that prevent it from hap

How to handle underperformance in your business Your best team member has started letting you down. They used to be reliable, but now...

HR isn’t just about keeping you out of trouble. Done well, it helps your business to run more smoothly, keeps your team on track and sets you up for long-term growth. But not all HR support is the same. It comes in three levels, and knowing the difference can help you to choose the right kind of help for your business.

It's easy to come back from the summer mindset, drift through September and, before you know it, it's Christmas! That's why you need to plan for Q4 now and make the final few months of 2025 count. That’s why we’ve created a new guide: 'What should you be doing in Q4?'.

HR admin may sound like a small easy job.   But multiply that via the amount of employees you have and the time soon adds up.

When someone comes back after being off sick, have a brief, friendly conversation about how they're doing. That's it. These conversations show your team that they matter as people. They help you to spot if there's something you need to know about. And they keep you informed rather than constantly surprised. It's not about checking up on people or making them prove they were genuinely unwell. It's about making sure they have what they need to stay healthy at work.

Our newsletter has landed September is a great kickstart month! What are you going to be working on?   There's something about September....

Money worries don't stay at home. They follow your people to work every day. While big pay rises might not be possible, there are still ways to make a difference. 5 practical ways to support your team without spending more

Many small business owners find themselves drowning in people admin...   Imagine reclaiming the hours you spend on HR admin and refocusing that energy on growing your business.   With the right tools, you can.   This guide will talk you through 10 ways that you can use HR software to stay compliant, save time and reduce costs.

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The Employment Rights Bill is expected to introduce changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) in the coming months. As a business owner,...

By addressing challenging conversations promptly and effectively, managers not only resolve issues but also foster a positive work...

Imagine these scenarios... · One of your employees has had an accident at work and hurt themselves · You've noticed that money is missing from the till · An "I wish to raise a formal grievance" email has landed in your inbox In situations like these, you need to complete a proper workplace investigation. At its heart, an investigation is just a structured way to gather facts about what did or didn't happen. It's not the same as a disciplinary process - it comes before that