What is Hybrid Work? A hybrid work arrangement is where employees split their working week between working in a traditional office environment and working from home or other remote location. Benefits: 1. Flexibility and Work-Life Balance: One of the primary benefits of hybrid working is the flexibility it offers employees. Being able to work from home or the office, means…
In the midst of the current challenging times for businesses, the topic of redundancy has emerged as a pressing concern. With organisations facing the need to streamline their operations and reduce costs, the topic of redundancy has become increasingly relevant. In this blog post, we’ll delve into what redundancy entails and explore the key considerations involved in managing this process…
Abandonment of Employment is one of those employment relation topics that is ‘more complex than it first seems’. It’s a topic that comes up from time to time for our clients and there are a few misconceptions about what this term actually means. So how might it apply to a situation where you have an employee who doesn’t turn up…
I thought I’d share a quick story that a friend shared with me. The story itself has nothing to do with business operations or managing people – but it gave me a real ‘a-ha’ moment that I wanted to share. Recently a friend of mine was telling me that he’d been suffering from a bad rash all over his arms and…
The employment law landscape has seen a lot of changes over the last 12-24 months, with a raft of legal changes impacting the way employers manage their workforce. Changes to wage theft laws, support for domestic violence victims, casual employees and fixed-term contractors – are just a few. Below we share the high-level overview of some of the key changes…
As we kick off 2024, it’s apparent that macroeconomic factors such as high interest rates and economic uncertainty will continue to pose challenging times for businesses and individuals alike. The likely outcome is that some things will need to change in your business: the strategic plan may need an overhaul, the allocation of resources (including people) may need to change,…
So many of our clients have told us what an absolute pleasure it is to take annual leave at this time of the year. For some it’s just the fact of looking forward to taking a break from the demands of work, especially for some of our clients who we’ve assisted through difficult projects – managing long term workplace conflicts…
In today’s fast-paced world, achieving a healthy work-life balance is becoming increasingly challenging. The demands of our professional lives often spill over into our personal time, leading to burnout and reduced overall well-being. This article explores the importance for employers to be able to identify potential signs of burnout in the workplace and what they can do to foster a…
I recently read an article in HBR by Denise Lee Yohn, which really resonated with me. It talked about organisational culture being a shared responsibility of all in the organisation. This blog is not intended as a summary rather it examines some of the key points that I believe are relevant to SME’s. In a rapidly changing business landscape, company…
There is no doubt that establishing and building a brand is one of the biggest investments your organisation will make. These days more than ever there are so many evolving touchpoints your brand needs to be across to ensure a cohesive message is constantly being communicated both externally and internally. However, for many companies who spend vast resources on this…