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How can I make my workplace more diverse? Many employees are sceptical when considering whether employers are doing enough to support diversity, inclusion and equality in the workplace. It is important to improve diversity within the law but there are many ways to...
Stress Awareness
The theme of this year’s stress awareness month in April is community. Lack of support can lead to isolation and loneliness and people can feel similarly lonely in the workplace if they feel unsupported and communication in the workplace is poor.Wellbeing can be...
What can I do to motivate my employees?
Is your organisation a pleasant place to be? Have you thought about your employees’ comfort? Are managers respectful of their team members? Are issues dealt with? Is there a clear path to progressing within your organisation? Is there a healthy work-life balance with...
Workplace mediation and how to dial down the heat in work conflict
Pass it on with CWR Talent Liz Jewer joins affiliate partner CWR Talent on this episode of the podcast, Pass It On with CWR Talent to discuss Workplace mediation and how to dial down the heat in work conflict. Contact Liz Jewer on 07803 007591 if you need advice...
Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
Enhancing emotional intelligence may not seem top of an employer’s list of priorities but having a leadership team with strong interpersonal skills can make a big difference to the bottom line in the same way that strong technical skills can.Acting intelligently with...
The importance of disciplinary action in cases of harassment
The recent poor handling of discrimination complaints from a former player at Yorkshire Cricket Club has highlighted the importance of accountability, ownership and leadership for employers. The reputation of the club lies in tatters as they downplayed the former...
Managing and reducing stress in the workplace
Stress is the way in which the body reacts to feeling under pressure. It can be motivating but it can also be debilitating and, to ensure engaged and motivated employees, avoiding too much pressure is key. Stress affects people differently and the experiences that...
How to conduct a grievance hearing
When an employee is unhappy with something in the workplace it is important that the problem is resolved for both the individual and the employer. Taking action promptly to resolve any issues can save a huge amount of time and can prevent problems spiralling out of...
Why do employees leave their jobs?
Danger point for resignation The biggest danger point for resignation during employment is when the employee is new to a role. One way to avoid this is to not make promises at the interview that cannot be fulfilled and to ensure that your managers are professional and...
Conflict resolution and building trust at work
Pass it on with CWR Talent Liz Jewer joins affiliate partner CWR Talent on this episode of the podcast, Pass It On with CWR Talent to discuss Conflict resolution and building trust at work. Contact Liz Jewer on 07803 007591 if you need advice about this topic or...
What do great managers do differently?
How do managers get the best from their team and win their loyalty? There are many different styles of management but great managers accept that no employee is perfect in every aspect of their job. Managing in an exceptional way starts with recognising this and...
Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace
Diversity and Inclusion in your workforce There are numerous benefits to having a diverse workforce including attracting the best talent and improving market competitiveness and the reputation of your business.Building a team with people of different ages, religions,...
Tips for Managing Flexible Working in a Small Business
Tips for Managing Flexible Working in a Small Business It is likely that as a smaller organisation you have experienced some form of flexible working during the pandemic - but how does it benefit employers? For employees, it can help them decide whether to accept a...
What can we do to combat the rise of conflict in the workplace?
Being in conflict with a colleague at work or having employees in your team being in conflict with each other can be stressful for all concerned. The emotional costs can be high. In recent years there has been a marked increase in conflict...
How does the UK’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme effect the redundancy process?
The UK's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will continue until the end of October, but the level of state support will be reduced from August, so it comes as no surprise that according to CV Library over 50% of UK employees are worried about job security, with 77% of...
What will returning to work after lockdown look like?
There's been much talk in the media in the last fews days about the easing of the current pandemic lockdown. Who ventures out from lockdown and how, may be clearer by this time next week. In the meantime, what should employers consider following a period of furlough...
Considering Furloughing employees? Here’s what you need to know.
On Friday 20th March 2020, the Government announced the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to protect jobs and avoid redundancies. At the moment there are some key areas that still need to be clarified, but there are some important considerations employers to think...
Redundancies – it’s time to all get creative!
The Corona Virus / Covid-19 - We are facing the biggest challenge in Human Resources since the credit crunch and financial crisis of 2008, but we will weather the storm. Yesterday, PM Boris Johnson asked businesses to stand by their employees, as the Government will...
Is anyone listening in a world that loves to broadcast?
I attended an event last week where the key note speakers were prevalent and well known for their TEDtalks appearances. I began to feel a bit inadequate as an HR Consultant and Coach. Should I be sharing thought leadership via this sort of medium? As I'm on the lower...
Conflict in the Workplace – is mediation the answer?
Mediation can be especially helpful to help resolve conflict, personality clashes and where issues arise when employees have different approaches to working. It can help to avoid having to deal with a grievance formally. The main aim of workplace mediation is to...
What’s your company’s culture eating for breakfast?
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast”is a quote from legendary management consultant and writer Peter Drucker. Drucker didn’t mean that strategy wasn’t important but that creating a powerful and empowering culture was a surer way to...
Workplace Investigations – What to consider
Workplace Investigations – What to Consider There are many reasons why an employer may need to conduct an investigation into a problem in the workplace. Problems involving employees can be really varied, from issues like timekeeping through to complaints of...
HR software designed to tame your HR chaos
HR software your team will love. We delighted to start 2019 with a brand new partnership with breatheHR - an HR system which is intuitive, straightforward and employee friendly. The success of your company is about managing your employees — not paper. By focusing on...
Who do you think you are?
Coaching - Who do you think you are? It’s high summer and the holiday season. Holidays are often when we have time to reflect. We often return thinking we will do things differently. So for my summer update, I wanted to talk about how I work with a...
Mind the Gap!
Employers with more than 250 employees must file their gender pay gap information next week by the 4th April 2018. At the beginning of March only 1/6th of employers had filed. We’ve heard about the high profile companies, like the BBC, Easy Jet, Ladbrokes and Virgin...