Employees keep a business growing and driving forwards. However, many small business don't have the luxury of having an HR team to look after their interests. So, in this section, we look at everything to do with employee management in your business – from their rights and responsibilities to covering yourself legally and knowing how to motivate people.
Accountants: Outsourcing vs In-house
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Looking for an accountant, but unsure whether to outsource or go in-house? We weigh up the pros and cons of both, and evaluate cloud solutions such as Xero
Advice on Quitting Your Job
— Read More — Advice on Quitting Your JobQuitting your job can often be one of the most stressful points in your career. Here are our top tips for smoothing the process just a little bit.
Encouraging Whistleblowing in the Workplace
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What is whistleblowing, and what are the pros and cons of encouraging it in your organisation? How do go about reaching the right balance for your company?
How Can a Financial Manager Boost your Business?
— Read More — How Can a Financial Manager Boost your Business?How Can a Financial Manager Boost your Business?
Find out how a financial manager can boost your business, and get advice on when to recruit someone.
How to Reward Staff
— Read More — How to Reward StaffRewarding your staff is a great way to recognise their achievements and motivate your entire workforce. Find out more about how to reward good performance
Seven Common Terms of an Employment Contract
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There are some common terms that you need to include in employment contracts. We share 7 of these terms including basic wage, working hours and holiday pay
Addition of Staff to the Business
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New staff members or department reshuffles can cause disruption, so what’s the best way to manage internal changes to personnel? Fleximize shares its tips
Working the Faux Hawk
— Read More — Working the Faux HawkThe faux hawk soars above the city, swooping down on fashion like a hipster bird of prey, but is it an appropriate hairstyle for a professional workplace?
Being the Best Leader You Can Be
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What are the seven key characteristics of a great leader, and how can you apply them to yourself and your business? Knowledge Hub investigates...
When Can I Start Claiming my Pension?
— Read More — When Can I Start Claiming my Pension?When Can I Start Claiming my Pension?
If you're about to reach state pension age, here is all you need to understand to start claiming your pension.
When Does Auto-Enrolment Kick in for SMEs?
— Read More — When Does Auto-Enrolment Kick in for SMEs?When Does Auto-Enrolment Kick in for SMEs?
Auto-enrolment will soon become a legal requirement for employers. Find out the deadline for your business to be prepared for the workplace pension scheme
Is My Private Pension Taxable?
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Do you understand all the tax implications of your pension? Here's everything you need to know in order for you to protect your nest egg for the future.
Auto-Enrolment in a Nutshell
— Read More — Auto-Enrolment in a NutshellNew legislation requires that all qualifying employees are automatically enrolled in a workplace pension scheme. Read our summary on automatic enrolment
Workplace Pension Contributions
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Workplace pension contributions from you, your employer and government are rising until 2018. Make sure you stay on top of the changes.
Transferring Pensions to New Jobs and Abroad
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Taking a pension scheme to a new job or to a different country? We explain the procedures you need to follow.
Is Success the Secret to Staff Motivation?
— Read More — Is Success the Secret to Staff Motivation?Is Success the Secret to Staff Motivation?
Discover why success is an important motivator for your employees and how you can avoid it demotivating the rest of your workforce.
What is a Fixed-Term Employment Contract?
— Read More — What is a Fixed-Term Employment Contract?What is a Fixed-Term Employment Contract?
Fixed-term contracts are a great idea for temporary or seasonal workers. Fleximize provides an overview of FTCs, including how to renew and conclude them
Tracking Staff Time on Social Media and Calls
— Read More — Tracking Staff Time on Social Media and CallsTracking Staff Time on Social Media and Calls
Find out what the best ways are to monitor personal time on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, personal phones, etc.
So Your Job is Ending - What Pay do You Get?
— Read More — So Your Job is Ending - What Pay do You Get?So Your Job is Ending - What Pay do You Get?
Your employer's obligations for payments when employment ends - pay for severance, gardening leave and notice period.
Can I Reduce Employee Benefits?
— Read More — Can I Reduce Employee Benefits?Can I Reduce Employee Benefits?
If you're looking to cut costs, you may need to reduce employee benefits. Unpack Fleximize's advice on why it's best to approach with caution and negotiate
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