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Abbi Melville

Top tips to hire a great people manager and boost staff retention
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Top tips to hire a great people manager and boost staff retention

Great managers are a crucial part of retaining great people – but hiring them can be tough. Here are our five top tips for hiring great people managers.

Compensation
Top 10 HR trends to watch in 2023
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Top 10 HR trends to watch in 2023

With 2022 behind us, we decided to take a look at the top 10 trends to watch in 2023. Can AI really be trusted to inform hiring and firing decisions?

10 tips to support employees during a cost-of-living crisis
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10 tips to support employees during a cost-of-living crisis 

There’s a strong link between the cost-of-living crisis and reduced productivity. But what can you do about it? Here are 10 ways to support your employees.

10 gig economy sites
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10 gig economy sites reviewed from an employer’s perspective

The modern workforce includes several consultants, contractors and freelancers. Here are 10 top gig economy websites to help you find top talent for your teams.

Are Gen-Z the new benchmark for workforce changes
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Are Gen-Z the new benchmark for workforce changes and can the people profession keep up? 

Gen-Z might seem like a scary alien invasion but turns out they’re probably a good barometer for changing workforce requirements. So, here’s how HR managers can keep everyone happy without breaking (too much) of a sweat.

A new generation of agile HR for a flexible workforce
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A new generation of agile HR for a flexible workforce 

The people profession is about effectively managing and developing all the people who make up a workforce. HR means human resources. So why do so many HR software solutions still prioritise the traditional full-time employee over every other human? It’s because it’s easy to build a restrictive system. Not because it’s right. But we fixed that for you… you’re welcome.

7 pillars of wellbeing wisdom in the workplace
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7 pillars of wellbeing wisdom in the workplace. A guide for people managers. 

You’ve probably heard of the 5 pillars of wellbeing, but we like to shake things up a bit. Yup, we went wild and added another two. And we’ll give you some great ideas on implementing all 7 and building a holistic wellbeing strategy.

Where’s my data?
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Hey! HR! Where’s my data? 

Do you know where your people data is? Do you know who’s looking after it? Or how they’re doing it? We lay it all bare for you, so that you never have to wonder again.

What exactly is HR Software? 
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What exactly is HR Software?  

What are the capabilities of HR systems and what, if anything, can they do to add value to your organisation?
Do You Need HR Software?

Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) and Occupation Sick Pay (OSP)
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Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) and Occupation Sick Pay (OSP) 

Let’s get down with the sickness! It’s an offer that you can’t refuse—however much you might want to—because sickness is an unavoidable part of life and work. So, take a deep breath and pull off that plaster… it’s time to talk sick pay.