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How to Handle Cultural Differences in Business
Robin N. Hamilton
Differences in communication styles don't have to be a problem in cross-cultural teams. Find out how to use cultural differences to benefit everyone in your SME
Getting Communication Right During a Crisis
Darren Hockley
Darren Hockley, Managing Director of DeltaNet International, shares insight into the importance of effective communication during a crisis and how it can help build lasting relationships
Preparing Your Business for Remote Working
Maria Espie Vidal
Maria Espie Vidal of Time Doctor shares her insight into how small businesses can transition to remote working, including how to implement policy changes and address staff concerns
How to Merge Cultures Following an Acquisition
Mark Tighe
Mark Tighe, Founder and Managing Director at specialist tax consultancy Catax, delves into how to successfully merge two business cultures following a business acquisition
How to Choose a Phone System for Your SME
Dan Baker
Here's a quick guide to the pros and cons of cloud-based and on-premises telephone systems to help you decide which system best suits your business needs
How to Talk About Mental Health at Work
Brendan Street
Nuffield Health’s Brendan Street suggests how businesses can encourage dialogue about mental health and nurture a culture of openness in the workplace
6 UK SMEs with Incredible Workplace Cultures
Carolyn Nevitte
Carolyn Nevitte of People Insight takes a closer look at seven SMEs in the UK who have taken the time to cultivate incredible workplace cultures
How to Master the Art of Delegation
Marianne Page
Small business owners often struggle with delegation, but handing over control can be vital for business growth. Here's Marianne Page's guide on how to delegate successfully
Choosing the Right UCC Platform for Your SME
Todd Carothers
Unified Communications and Collaboration platforms can transform the working practices of your SME. Here's our guide to choosing the perfect UCC platform to suit your SME's needs
Establishing a Social Media Policy for Your SME
Marie Dancer & Jayne Harrison
Here's why every SME should have a watertight social media policy, along with a four-step guide on how to create one that your employees will abide by
How to Build a Feedback Culture That Works
Rob O’Donovan
CharlieHR's Rob O'Donovan explains how an effective feedback culture can transform working processes and talks us through the seven pillars of sharing constructive feedback
What is Agile? A Guide for Non-Developers
Jug Babic
Agile project management has revolutionized team collaboration and development. But how can you incorporate the Agile approach in your business? Jug Babic of VivifyScrum takes a look
Five Top Tips for Working With Freelancers
Warren Hill
Working with freelancers can cause problems for business owners. Here's our guide to communicating and collaborating with freelance workers effectively
How Cloud Technology can Help Your HR Process
Alex Tebbs
In a world with rapidly-advancing technology and an ever-changing business environment, could cloud technology be the answer to HR woes?
How to Make Meetings More Productive
Dave Howell
Meetings can be a huge drain on company resources, but they don't need to be. Wave goodbye to the bored room with these essential business meeting tips
Facebook Workplace: a Useful Tool for SMEs?
Anna Roberts
With the launch of Workplace, Facebook will be competing with the likes of Slack and Yammer. We weigh up the pros and cons of the company's enterprise tool
Tackling Changes to Reporting Lines
Michelle Last
With more and more businesses changing their reporting lines, how can you avoid employee conflict when you change your business structure?
Communication Models: a Guide for Small Businesses
Adam Pescod
There are numerous communication models in the modern workplace, but some can be more effective than others. Here are the pros and cons of each model
Developing your Company Culture
Emma Meakin
Fostering a productive but enjoyable company culture can be a mammoth task for any business owner. Here are the key things to watch out for...
Creating Healthy Competition in Teams
Emma Meakin
Creating healthy competition can have huge benefits for team performance. Get our tips on how to inspire competitiveness with targets, rewards and praise
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