Having conversations that you’d rather not have comes with the territory when you’re a manager. As an HR manager, you probably have more difficult conversations with employees than most, but it doesn’t mean that you find them any easier. No matter how experienced you are, difficult conversations are a challenge because: You worry about what … Read more
Since the outbreak of the coronavirus, millions of people have been working remotely, and this has left us all wondering, will this be the way forward for the future? While it does take some adjusting to for most people, remote working does give people the chance to avoid soul-destroying commutes and to have a better … Read more
The relentless spread of the coronavirus is hitting businesses hard, and many will have had to cut back on their normal operations or stop trading completely as the government and health service try desperately to get the virus under control. Small business owners have had a very rough couple of weeks, to put it mildly. … Read more
As the coronavirus spreads and the situation seems to be changing on a daily basis, more and more businesses are starting to prepare for a potentially serious impact on their operations. Of course, employees are at the heart of any business, and for managers, looking after their health and wellbeing should form the basis … Read more
Good people are the backbone of a successful business, and they are the most valuable resource. People management is one of the biggest challenges any leader will face, and as an HR manager, it’s a challenge you often have to face alone. Managing people is complex, and that’s without the additional organisational pressures of navigating … Read more
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