A CIC, like any other company in England, can employ apprentices. This type of programme can be beneficial for for your community interest company. The CIC gets an energetic new employee. The apprentice gets a chance to get hands-on experience… Read More ›
Employing young people in your community interest company is a great way to find energetic, enthusiastic help, but there are rules that specifically apply to people under 18. It’s important to ensure that you follow all the applicable laws. The… Read More ›
We all want our employees to be happy, motivated, and engaged at work. But sometimes it can feel like the only way to achieve this is by shelling out more money. There are plenty of ways to motivate employees without… Read More ›
Human resources (HR) has a major role in helping to develop a sustainable company. The first step in promoting sustainability in your community interest company (CIC), charity, non-profit organisation, and other social enterprise is to set goals and standards. Once… Read More ›
Although a CIC (community interest company) is a hybrid of a for-profit corporation and a charity, many of the rules for employing people are the same as a regular company. In this blog, we’ll review some rules and laws governing… Read More ›
Employment contracts are an important part of nearly everyone’s employment. It defines the work to be done, the compensation that will be paid, and how any issues or concerns will be handled. Often combined with company-wide policies found in employee… Read More ›
The past two years have been hard on many company teams. As leaders, we need to boost team morale. Higher morale means less turnover, fewer call-out days, and higher productivity. The return in loyalty will pay for any expense these… Read More ›
How did you handle your quarantine? The past 12 to 18 months taught us things about ourselves that we never knew before. People around the globe needed to adjust to remote work. One of the many challenges of our new office… Read More ›
The pandemic has hit everyone, and employees are starting to look for happier work environments. We look at boosting employee morale and retention rates. It’s safe to say the world isn’t the same one we left behind back in 2019…. Read More ›
Working from home definitely comes with some major benefits. For employees, working from home means avoiding office distractions, cutting out a long commute time, and being able to work in comfy clothes and in a soothing environment. For employers, working from… Read More ›