In these tough economic times you’re probably looking to reduce unnecessary expenditure. But not involving your staff in this process could mean you’re missing out. How can they help you with this
important issue?
Published 19.02.2009
One of your key employees has told you that her high travelling costs are making it difficult to make ends meet. You can’t justify a pay rise, but you don’t want her to quit. Is there an easy
solution that won’t cost you a penny?
Published 01.12.2009
You’re happy to allow an employee to work beyond 65 for a year. However, you’re finding it difficult to extend his permanent health insurance for this period. Where do you stand if you can’t obtain a
policy, or it’s just too expensive?
Published 04.10.2007
Employees who incur business-related expenses usually submit a claim form pretty quickly. But one subscriber has experienced exactly the opposite situation; it’s probably easier to get blood out of a
stone! What’s our advice here?
Published 09.02.2011
Managing under-performing staff could well be one of the biggest hidden costs cutting into your profits. Recent research shows that managers spend over five weeks a year dealing with poor performers.
What can you do about it?
Published 22.09.2005
Suppose that you’re looking at cost-effective ways to retain employees. One idea is to give those with five years’ service an extra day’s paid annual leave. Is this still possible, or does the
Equality Act prohibit this type of reward?
Published 07.11.2011
TV bosses have planned to broadcast over 2,500 hours of live Olympics coverage this summer. What should you do if your staff ask to watch it?
Published 01.06.2012
With rising fuel and parking costs, many employees are considering cheaper ways of travelling to work. As 50% of commutes involve journeys of five miles or less, a cycle-to-work scheme might help
both of you; how?
Published 11.03.2011
On average, employers spend £7,750 when recruiting a new employee. But if they then choose to leave in their first few months, it’s money down the drain. So how do you protect your recruitment costs
and stop this from happening?
Published 05.02.2009