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Human Resources

The importance of teamwork when expanding a business

All experienced business leaders know that worker motivation is key for success - and that motivation derives from their satisfaction with the job they have. Therefore, every smart boss in the world tries to stick to the well-known formula: a happy employee = a good employee.

Human Resources

Human Resources

Antarctic expedition explores science behind building teams

Two-year research project assesses behaviour of teams under stress conditions.

Human Resources

Managing staff in different timezones

Expanding across borders is becoming more common for growing business, but how do you cope when that means staff working in different timezones? Daniel Foster of 34SP.com gives his views.

Human Resources

Top 5 recruitment mistakes and how to avoid them

How do you avoid hiring pitfalls when expanding your business? By Sam Rice from Applause IT Recruitment.

Human Resources

Big data skills development vital to UK businesses

The era of big data represents a major opportunity for the UK in the new information economy, but new research shows companies may miss out on it due to a lack of skilled data workers entering the workforce.

Human Resources

Don't be a horrible boss: Let your employees develop

Here's how to look after your staff better, from providing learning opportunities to giving new recruits time to adjust. 

Human Resources

The decision to hire in-house help

One of the biggest balancing acts for growing businesses is deciding where limited resources should be directed. Ian Cowley, managing director at cartridgesave.co.uk explains why he opted to bring in specialised human resource skills.

Human Resources

The legal implications of company directorships

Fiona Beal, professional support lawyer at Brodies, explains the legal framework and responsibilities associated with becoming the director of a business.

Human Resources

The decision to hire in-house help

One of the biggest balancing acts for growing businesses is deciding where limited resources should be directed. Ian Cowley, managing director at cartridgesave.co.uk explains why he opted to bring in specialised human resource skills.

Human Resources

The legal implications of company directorships

Fiona Beal, professional support lawyer at Brodies, explains the legal framework and responsibilities associated with becoming the director of a business.

Human Resources

Top six hiring trends in London’s Tech City 

Alex Dover and Stacey McCarthy, director and office manager at Tech City recruitment consultancy Prism Digital, reveal how networking, shared spaces and overseas workers are dominating Silicon Roundabout recruitment.

Human Resources

What entrepreneurs and owners of fast-growth businesses look for from new hires

Recruiting for fast-growth businesses is a key component to maintaining development, but is a task fraught with issues involving time, talent pool, resources and intuition.

Human Resources

How to make the most of the induction process for new employees

Sarah Mandeville, recruitment manager at Gekko, gives her tips on what must be done early on to ensure new staff are welcomed and then retained.

Human Resources

How employees can use tech to be productive while watching the summer of sport

Alan Ritchie, managing director at PC World Business, gives his tips on how to balance new flexible working requests with remaining productive.

Partner content

Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

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 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

Opinion

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