Hi, I’m Nicola from The People Mentor. In this series of podcasts, I want to share some practical tips and advice that HR managers can share with line managers. Team and management issues clog up the desk of many HR managers when with the right support or HR training, they could be dealt with at … Read more
One of the biggest challenges that managers have had to navigate during the Coronavirus pandemic is managing virtual teams. Amid the jokes about employees working in their pyjamas and the complaints about ‘Zoom fatigue,’ the shift to remote working has proven to be a huge challenge. While it’s true that some businesses will naturally be … Read more
The furlough scheme was part of the government’s response to COVID-19. The intention was to protect businesses and jobs by placing employees on leave on 80% of their monthly salary, instead of making them redundant. The scheme was recently extended until October, with employers being asked to pay contributions again from August, but despite government … Read more
Team dynamics can make or break a workplace, and managing relationships with your team members can be one of the trickiest things about management. Especially if you’re a new manager. Maybe you’ve been moved from another department to manage the team. Or maybe you’ve been promoted to manage a team of people you consider to … Read more
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