31 October, 2023 7 min read Productivity paranoia: 6 ways HR leaders can help their companies beat it
13 May, 2016 3 min read Five ways to maximise employee productivity Employee productivity is critical. People power should always be at the forefront of every business' mind and roadmaps. ...
26 February, 2016 3 min read What flexible working means for your business Does your business support flexible working? Craig Sharp helps small business owners understand what flexible working ca...
10 September, 2015 2 min read How incentives could improve staff efficiency There's nothing worse than watching your profits go down the drain due to inefficiencies. Find out why incentivising you...
10 September, 2015 2 min read The moment I decided to invest in payroll software Small business owner Jeremy Corner talks to Sage about the moment he invested in payroll software and how it changed his...
22 July, 2015 2 min read How to set employee salaries in a small business You've found the best candidate possible and now need to pay them fairly. Find out how to decide how much to pay for a p...
14 April, 2015 3 min read Calculating staff holiday pay? Don’t get burnt! Employee holiday pay has undergone changes in recent months. Our Sage Business Expert Kevin Poulter explains the key cha...
30 March, 2015 3 min read The impact of misconduct outside of the workplace Misconduct can usually be dealt with quickly, efficiently, and with minimal fallout. Find out how to handle misconduct i...
9 March, 2015 3 min read Volunteering: The business benefits Ever thought about giving your employees paid time off to volunteer in the community? Find out about the benefits volunt...
6 March, 2015 2 min read How did you #makeithappen in business? #IWD2015 On Sunday 8th March it's International Women's Day and we've been asking people to inspire others with their s...
19 February, 2015 2 min read The benefits and pitfalls of performance appraisals Our Sage Business Expert Angela Rhodes looks at why you should appraise your staff, the benefits and pitfalls and how to...
30 January, 2015 3 min read How to help create work-life balance for your team You may be working long hours to get your business off the ground or to take it to the next level, but should you expect...
5 November, 2014 2 min read 6 things you need to know to take care of the holiday pay and overtime ruling Employers need to consider overtime when calculating holiday pay. Find out the facts and get some advice to help you to ...
26 September, 2014 3 min read Making the most of free training opportunities You never stop learning, and as your business develops and grows your role changes with the changing demands in your bus...
7 March, 2014 2 min read Women in business. Appeasement or progress? Why are we celebrating that women account for 20% of FTSE 100 Directors? Most of these appointments are to non-executive...
28 August, 2013 3 min read How to run your small business from anywhere in the world Find out how mobile technology has made it entirely possible to run efficient businesses in real-time, regardless of loc...
22 August, 2013 4 min read Online business risks: Social engagement vs corporate experience Modern communications technology present opportunities to business but also significant risks. Find out what it means fo...
25 July, 2013 2 min read Are you a flexible employer? If you are an employer, has one of your employees asked about flexible working? Here's what you need to know and what yo...
4 July, 2013 4 min read The pros and cons of employing a member of your family More than half of small trade business owners (51%) rely on a spouse to help run their business, but what are the pros a...
20 June, 2013 3 min read Hiring your first employee The last year for me has been all about investing in the business. I've moved out of the home environment to premises in...
17 June, 2013 4 min read Employing people: The legal implications Employing people can be a big step for business owners. Here are the also legal aspects that you need to know about befo...
28 February, 2013 3 min read Why would you want to sacrifice some of your salary? In the current economic climate, the mere mention of a reduction in salary would give cause for concern. Get the guidanc...
14 February, 2013 3 min read Half-term tips for working parents Half term and other school holidays can be a difficult time for any working parent, and especially so for those throwing...
17 January, 2013 2 min read 5 tips for new parents starting a business Running your own business can give you a lot of flexibility, which makes it perfect for new parents who find their curre...
14 April, 2011 4 min read Creating a culture of innovation What does an innovation culture look like? And will creating an innovation culture require greater investment from HR? G...