When a business is growing, HR often develops in stages. In the early days, it may be handled by the founder, a director, an office manager or whoever has the best grip on the paperwork. As the team grows, the people issues become more regular, more sensitive and more...
The Question Most Small Business Owners Get Wrong (Blog contribution by Phil Edwards, ETC) Hiring is one of the most stressful decisions for micro and small business owners. Hire too early and cash flow suffers. Hire too late and the owner burns out. Many owners delay...
Why this catches employers out There are plenty of bank holidays across 2026, which means the same questions will keep coming up for employers. What do you do with part time staff? What happens if someone does not usually work Mondays? How do you deal with holiday for...