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Why relationships come first when growing your business

The human touch is easy to overlook when you're on the fast track for growth. But nothing helps businesses more than strengthening relationships. Ed Hussey, director and head of people solutions at Menzies LLP, writes.

Human Resources

Human Resources

Why fast-growing firms should connect with future hires all year round

Forget the 30-day job ad: let young jobseekers know what you need long before you need them, says serial entrepreneur Duncan Cheatle.

Human Resources

Why we are at risk of losing the UK’s top talent

S2DNT's Gregory Newman on the UK's brain drain challenge and what businesses can do about it.

Growth Planning

Businesses must evolve to capitalise on the freelance economy

From tapping into niche expertise on a project-by-project basis to boosting temporary staff-counts in the busy season, Office Depot's Nigel Crunden explains when and how to make the most out of the UK's 1.6 million freelancers.

Human Resources

“Don’t try to be a man” executive coach advises women in management

Despite over 40 years of legislation demanding equality in the workplace, men still out-earn women by close to £500,000 over the course of their career. However, executive coach Jayne Harrison says there has never been a better time to be a woman in the workforce. Here's why.

Human Resources

Should you add your employees on Facebook?

Is Facebook friend culture acceptable in the workplace?

Human Resources

On-boarding employees: 5 ways to make it less painful

On-boarding is the industry term for the process by which new hires adjust to the social and performance aspects of their new roles. Here are five fool-proof ways to make the process smooth for new employees.

Human Resources

US election a “wake-up call” for women’s equality

Tomorrow marks Equal Pay Day in the UK, which, according to the Fawcett Society, is the date on which women stop earning in comparison to their male counterparts. With Trump at the helm of the United States, is equality for women just a pipe dream?

Human Resources

On-boarding employees: 5 ways to make it less painful

On-boarding is the industry term for the process by which new hires adjust to the social and performance aspects of their new roles. Here are five fool-proof ways to make the process smooth for new employees.

Human Resources

US election a “wake-up call” for women’s equality

Tomorrow marks Equal Pay Day in the UK, which, according to the Fawcett Society, is the date on which women stop earning in comparison to their male counterparts. With Trump at the helm of the United States, is equality for women just a pipe dream?

Human Resources

Why make a midlife career change? 

How can employers deal with mid-career changes? Hudson's Tim Drake explains.

Human Resources

3 ways to reduce anxiety when working remotely

Checking in with employees isn’t the same as checking up on employees. ShoreTel's Adrian Hipkiss explains how to counter the anxiety around flexible working.

Human Resources

Why emotions are everything in digital hiring

Only 5 per cent of recruiters pick up the phone to new talent, according to new research. Considering the UK's talent shortage, this could be setting British companies back by damaging its reputation. Here's why.

Human Resources

Why one in four Brits are unhappy at work

With only one per cent of UK employees acknowledging the importance of taking a lunch break, and five per cent rating work-life balance as important, the number of unhappy workers may be set to rise.

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Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

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Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial