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Employee Retention
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Could your business be breaching workers’ rights?
If your business breaches basic employee rights, the consequences could be huge. You could be ordered to pay back everything you owe, going back years. A worker can make a tribunal claim without a lawyer. The new Fair Work Agency (FWA) can audit your records, issue financial penalties and name you publicly. And, if your […]
- By tara
- August 28, 2026
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Half your team off this summer? Here’s how to deal
With summer around the corner, more of your employees might be off on holiday than usual. If you’re only a team of ten, two people off at the same time is 20% of your workforce. That can really hit hard if you haven’t planned properly for it. What does planning properly look like? Let’s take […]
- By tara
- July 23, 2026
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Loneliness at work: the engagement risk hiding in your team
Loneliness at work rarely looks the way you’d expect. You might think an employee who feels lonely might not speak up in meetings as much. Or they start taking more days off. But actually, loneliness can show up in all sorts of subtle ways. And, ultimately, it usually ends up affecting performance, which impacts your […]
- By tara
- June 30, 2026
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5 things to review before the second half of the year
Time for a quick check-in now it’s almost halfway through 2026. Ask yourself these 3 questions: Are you getting the best out of your team? Do people issues take up more of your time than they should? Are you managing your people in the right way or are you just reacting to problems as they […]
- By tara
- June 29, 2026
Newsletter
June 2026 Newsletter
The 1 July countdown: are you ready for 6-month dismissal rights? If you’re hiring right now, there’s a date you need to have on your radar. Anyone you hire on or before 1 July 2026 will gain unfair dismissal protection on 1 January 2027. Anyone hired after that date will gain it once they’ve been […]
- By tara
- June 1, 2026
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Can I reverse remote working without risking resignations or claims?
Thinking about reversing remote working for your employees? It’s something many business owners are considering right now. But rushing the process or missing out crucial steps could end up costing you more in the long run. Before making any changes, you need to understand the risks and how to do things properly. Risk 1: […]
- By tara
- May 28, 2026
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How to attract the right talent without overpaying for it
Most small businesses overpay for new hires. Sometimes it’s because the salary was simply too high. But more often, it’s because the role was never properly defined before the advert went out. A vague advert attracts the wrong mix of candidates. Salary expectations inflate because there’s nothing anchoring them to the actual level of the […]
- By tara
- May 27, 2026
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What’s the difference between diversity, equality and inclusion?
Diversity, equality, and inclusion are key to building a positive workplace culture. Learn the differences between them and why they’re essential for business success
- By admin
- May 5, 2025
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What is a toxic working environment?
Snarky comments, constant gossip, and blame games? These are all signs of a toxic work culture. Find out what to look for and how to turn things around
- By admin
- April 21, 2025