On Friday 17th October we are running another free seminar in conjunction with Start My Biz. The session is focusing on Managing Staff. This is particularly aimed at businesses who have limited experience of managing employees. The session will cover: Managing performance Managing maternity and absence Dealing with difficult...
Growth Vouchers are a government programme to assist small businesses to obtain strategic advice. To be eligible to apply you must: have fewer than 50 employees have been trading for at least one year not have paid for strategic advice in the last three years, and be independent (not...
As the financial year draws to a close, many companies are running annual appraisals or performance reviews for staff. Well conducted appraisals can be very motivational. However, managers must be trained in conducting appraisals to ensure that feedback is constructive and honest. All too often...