2022 has been another tricky year for HR issues in small businesses, with the cost-of-living crisis and some remaining issues from the Covid-19 pandemic adding extra pressure to employers, employees, and households across the country. Here at citrus HR, we work hard...
Your business is only as effective as its people, which is great when you’re small. But growth often complicates things. Small teams form close ties in the start-up environment. The shared purpose, pride and excitement bind people in surprising ways and ensure they...
It's the festive season - and whilst life tends to get much busier at this time of year, it's also a good opportunity to reflect on the last 12 months and how you can continue to thrive in 2023. We know running a small business can be challenging at the best of times,...
New Government plans have announced that flexible working will be considered ‘default’ with new starters being able to request it from day one of employment. The results of this could have big impacts for the millions of small businesses in the UK, with Government...
The office Christmas party – what you need to know as an employer We’ve all got our own work Christmas party stories, but how many would you rather forget? As an employer, you might be feeling uneasy about what you can be held liable for when it comes to staff...
In situations where you’re investigating an employee for gross misconduct, you may find it appropriate to suspend them. Suspension can be a useful measure to take but, as with all people matters, there’s a process that you need to follow carefully. If you suspend one...