Day to Day HR

How to manage redundancies and change in a small business

How to manage redundancies and change in a small business

As the economy continues to change, it is important that small businesses can be agile and continue to adapt. This can mean managing redundancies and making other changes. As you know, whilst change can be positive, it can also be challenging, and means having a...

Webinar – How to deal with underperforming staff

Webinar – How to deal with underperforming staff

In a small business, it's crucial for the success of your business that every team member is performing at the level you need them to. But just how do you deal with a member of staff that is underperforming? Our webinar, which takes place on Thursday 16 November at...

Five reasons to choose citrus HR

Five reasons to choose citrus HR

As a small business you have a lot of HR solutions to choose from, whether you’re looking to choose HR software that can save your business time and keep your employees connected, or you’re hoping for the peace of mind that HR support service provides. Here at citrus...

How to manage work experience requests

How to manage work experience requests

Work experience is a great way for young people to gain an insight into the world of work and can play an important role in helping them to decide on the career path they wish to take. This blog aims to help you understand how you can manage a work experience...

Six Common HR Mistakes Small Businesses Make

Six Common HR Mistakes Small Businesses Make

At citrus HR, we support thousands of small businesses every month through their HR headaches, and often notice trends around the type of questions we’re asked; what we’ve spotted is there are Six common HR mistakes small businesses make. These mistakes fall under the...

How to choose the right HR support for your small business

How to choose the right HR support for your small business

So, you’ve done some research and have decided that your company could benefit from HR support – but how do you choose the right support for your small business? Here are some important considerations and questions to ask potential suppliers. What can you expect from...

What is employee onboarding?

What is employee onboarding?

You've probably heard the term onboarding before, but have you ever considered what it is and why you need it? When it comes to recruiting, it isn’t always plain sailing.  Finding the right candidate for the job can be challenging, costly and time consuming, so...

ChatGPT in the workplace

ChatGPT in the workplace

We all know how quickly technology is advancing and with each great leap in artificial intelligence (AI), comes more questions. AI is part of our day-to-day lives now, which means we’re still learning how it impacts our working world and the jobs in it. ChatGPT is the...

Keep on top of everything with our new Leavers Checklist

Keep on top of everything with our new Leavers Checklist

In a small business, it can have a huge impact when someone leaves. But making sure that you have everything covered can make the process a lot smoother. Which is why we created our Leaver Checklist. Never forget the important things Download our leaver checklist now...

Why do small businesses need HR support?

Why do small businesses need HR support?

Running a small business can be both demanding and rewarding. From the early days of being a brand-new start-up through to running a thriving well-established business, managing people will always be part and parcel of being a business owner. Whether you have a team...

Should I outsource HR for my small business?

Should I outsource HR for my small business?

Managing a small business is a matter of balance and compromise – with limited resources and only a small number of people, how do you balance the multiple demands on your time? Where can you compromise on the nice-to-haves, make sure of the must-haves, and still...

What is an induction?

What is an induction?

When a new employee starts in your business, the first few weeks are key in ensuring they settle in well and feel supported by you as an employer. You’ll need to equip them with all of the information, training and knowledge required to do their job to a high...

UK GDPR: Keeping your small business compliant

UK GDPR: Keeping your small business compliant

With the General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) being in force since 2018 it’s tempting to think all the fuss that surrounded its introduction has gone away. But UK GDPR is still very much with us. People are more aware of their individual rights, and data...

Tackling recruitment challenges in your small business

Tackling recruitment challenges in your small business

We know how difficult recruiting the right people for your team can be for small businesses - not to mention time consuming! You want to make sure you attract the best talent, but don’t want to have to spend endless time on recruitment admin when it could be better...

What’s new in employment law 2023?

What’s new in employment law 2023?

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...

What is a notice period?

What is a notice period?

A notice period is an important condition of employment. A notice period is the time between an employee handing in their resignation and the date that they propose to leave. It also refers to the amount of time between you making an employee redundant and their last...