We don’t often talk about toxic employees but sadly in some businesses they do exist. In reality, a toxic employee is not merely someone going through a rough patch or having a bad day.

Employee resignations are an inevitable part of running a business. While some exits are amicable and mutually agreed upon, others may involve negative sentiments or grievances from the departing employee. When faced with a negative resignation, it's crucial to handle the situation with professionalism, empathy, and a focus on maintaining a positive environment for everyone…

Picture this: you're a new manager, tasked with addressing performance issues, resolving conflicts, and delivering critical feedback. Cue the stress and anxiety!

We’re not saying we’re against office romances. They are, after all, the start of many a long and happy relationship. We’d just like to lay down a few ground rules that will ensure you keep on the right side of the boss, and your colleagues! 

There’s no way around it, we are firmly in the golden age, or maybe even platinum age, of technology.

We love the Christmas season; gingerbread lattes are in the coffee shops, turkey wraps in the cafes and mince pies in the office. And of course, there are parties to attend left, right and centre. However, whilst regular shindigs are fun for employees, the constant partying can pose a problem for employers…

When you think about business strategy, you probably think about board level decisions made by CEOs, MDs, and a bunch of other authoritative abbreviations. But what about HR? 

Employing somebody without putting in place an employee contract is much like jumping from a plane without a parachute. It’s extremely likely to end in tears. If there’s one thing we’ve learnt from our experience in HR, it’s that every employee-employer relationship should be underpinned by an employee contract. Without one, you could be setting yourself up for quite the headache (not to mention a financial kick in the nether regions). 

So, why do we believe we’re so different and if we are being honest, better than the rest? Indulge us for a few minutes whilst we sing our own praises: yep, we are not shy about our brilliance!

Need re-energising and help in the tough times? We’ve got you! Here's our 5 key ingredients to building resilience as a business owner.

It is fair to say that things are challenging, and the current economic climate is causing businesses numerous headaches with a sprinkle of uncertainty thrown in on top! 

In our experience, most SMEs start with a great entrepreneur who is fantastic in their field of expertise. They’ll start a strong business and when it really takes off and the team needs to grow, that’s where we can step in to help! But, we hear you cry, what are the key things I need to put in place once I start employing people and getting my growth plans into gear? You’re in luck, as we have made a simple list of the five key HR compliance fundamentals for you. Read on to find out more…

At Streetwise HR, we’ve worked with a lot of new businesses and SMEs, guiding them through that all-important period of growth. Here are some of our tips for growing a great team and overcoming some of the hurdles faced by new businesses.

Of course we all want to get the top talent working for us (or more importantly YOU!), and in the current market it has never been more important to spend some time on what you’re offering to snare those big fish!