Employees surveys Over the years I have had many discussions about the worthwhileness of employee surveys and seen lots of comments about...

AI in the workplace Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been around for years, but recent advancements mean its pace of development is...

CLose relationships at work. Do you need a personal relationships policy? It can sometimes feel like there are a million workplace...

Effective bonus schemes I’ve recently been working with a client on reviewing their bonus scheme. They’re looking to change it, right now...

Poor leadership costs money Most of us have encountered bad managers in our careers, they come in many forms: the bully, the...

How to run a workplace investigation Why Workplace Investigations Matter Workplace investigations are essential for handling complaints,...

Do you need a Company Handbook What Is a Company Handbook? A company handbook is a document that sets out your workplace policies,...

Reviewing a new hires probation period. What is a Probation Period? When you employ someone new, they usually start with a probation...

How to deal with grievances in the workplace Every business must have a clear grievance policy in place. This ensures employees have a...

Friends at work! We all want a workplace that feels comfortable, connected, and fun. And yes, you can absolutely get on well with your...

Fixing HR mistakes with a proactive approach Are you guilty of only thinking about HR when something goes wrong? You’re not alone, HR is...

Coaching conversations at work Managing staff can be frustrating, one minute they are performing well and then suddenly it is as if their...

HR mistakes business owners make Running a business is all consuming, there are so many things to think about and so many hats to wear. ...

One-to-one meeting They are a regularly scheduled meeting for managers to spend a dedicated amount of time with their team members.  The...

BDHR Blogs Redundancy Often restructuring and redundancy go hand in hand but not always.  There is a lot to think about if you find...

ER issues an over BDHR Essex As a business owner you have probably heard the term ER issues bandied about by HR professionals, like all...

Stress at work I have been in HR for 20 years now and during that time I have seen a lot of change.  20 years ago mental health wasn’t...

Two colleagues talking In last week’s blog we explored the topic of long term sick and how to approach conversations with employees to...

Signed off work When you’re a small business owner managing any type of absence can be a challenge, you are having to juggle resources to...

Leading a team You take that leap to start a business and before you know where you are you need to recruit.  Its an exciting time,...