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7 days ago
10 min

UNCONSCIOUS BIAS EXAMPLES AND HOW TO AVOID THEM IN THE WORKPLACE

If you’re hiring based on ‘gut feeling,’ you’re likely hiring on the basis of unconscious bias. The best way to prevent yourself from...

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Revolutionising Inclusion in the Workplace

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May 13
6 min

Revolutionising Inclusion in the Workplace

Diversity, undoubtedly, is an all-encompassing concept. It goes way beyond gender and includes ethnicity, language, socio-economic...

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace — Trends for 2021

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Apr 8
3 min

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace — Trends for 2021

Diversity in business can bring underrepresented thoughts and experiences to the table, inspiring increased creativity and innovation...

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What is IR35 (and what does it mean for you?)

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Feb 22
12 min

What is IR35 (and what does it mean for you?)

Note: Due to the challenge’s businesses are facing because of COVID-19, the government announced on 17 March that IR35 tax reforms will...

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Feb 21
5 min

7 top HR mistakes companies make

It’s easy to ignore the human resources side of your business when things are flowing smoothly. After all, there are far more pressing...

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Feb 14
3 min

Is Your HR Function Compliant?

What is HR compliance? The definition of compliance is the “act of adhering to a particular law or rule or acting according to an...

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WHY HUMAN RESOURCES MUST EMBRACE SUSTAINABILITY.

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Jan 26
2 min

WHY HUMAN RESOURCES MUST EMBRACE SUSTAINABILITY.

The term sustainability is used in different aspects to refer to “adequately meeting the needs of the people today without compromising...

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Why all businesses should embrace sustainability

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Jan 22
5 min

Why all businesses should embrace sustainability

Sustainability is becoming more important for all companies, across all industries. 62% of executives consider a sustainability strategy...

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Jan 10
4 min

WHY IS HUMAN RESOURCES IMPORTANT?

People ask me, "Why is human resources important, Kim?" and I always answer, "Because your organisation is about your people. Without...

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HR tips and advice for small business owners with no HR Department in sight!

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Jan 10
5 min

HR tips and advice for small business owners with no HR Department in sight!

HR advice for small businesses: 6 tips for success Small businesses can’t always afford a dedicated HR department, so you’re going to...

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Dec 29, 2020
5 min

Top 3 priorities for HR Leaders in 2021

Building critical skills and competencies continues to top the list of priorities for HR leaders in 2021. Also, on the radar —...

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Dec 19, 2020
2 min

Why you should Outsource HR

We understand that as a SME business you are faced daily with controlling costs whilst at the same time building your business, managing...

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Nov 8, 2020
3 min

Recruitment, Selection and Retention

“Employees are a Company’s greatest asset. They’re your competitive advantage. You want to attract and retain the best; provide them with...

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