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How do you manage multiple holiday requests fairly when everyone wants annual leave at the same time? This is just one of the hundreds of questions we get around staff holidays every day. What about if you really don’t want people booking holiday around Christmas? Or...
In a small business, it's so important that new starters can hit the ground running. It's easy to think that someone with experience will know everything they need when they start, but the reality is quite different. A massive 60% of businesses don't set milestones or...
Can employees form romantic relationships at work? Well, that very much depends on the business. The recent departure of Philip Schofield from ITV (after a workplace relationship with a younger colleague) has highlighted the reputational damage that can occur when...
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...
What are the different types of employment contract and why are they important? There are three main types of employment contract: permanent employment contracts, fixed-term contracts and casual employment contracts. Documenting the specifics of the employment...
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...
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...
At citrus HR we are proud to help many charities with managing their HR and we were recently fortunate enough to chat with Merryn Kidd, the Interim Chief Executive of The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens in Wells. The site and buildings of the Palace is owned by the Church...
Performance appraisals are a way of keeping track of employee’s progress. Done well they should indicate strengths and areas for development and be a means to formulate goals and motivate your team.
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...
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...
Returning to work after any time away can sometimes feel a little strange, but where a person is returning following time off for their mental health, this is likely to feel overwhelming. Which is why it’s so important to take steps to try and alleviate this and put...
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...
Here at citrus HR, we’re proud to be able to partner with other fantastic small businesses. We find that our software can be super helpful to accountancy firms, and we’re delighted when they feel the same way. CASS (Cloud Account Support Services) are champions of...
We recently talked about understanding anxiety and how it impacts people. In the workplace it’s important to understand that someone struggling with anxiety may not be displaying any clear signs. What could happen, is they may be experiencing symptoms that result in...
The last few years have been tough, we’ve just emerged from the pandemic only to come face to face with the new cost of living crisis. We’re sure that you will have felt some of this impact yourself, as well as witnessing the effect it has had on the wellbeing of your...
We love helping small businesses achieve their goals, and we do this through supporting business owners with HR support and providing HR software designed to make life as easy as possible. Many small business owners tell us that having easy access to important data is...
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...
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...
When it comes to filling a vacancy, finding the right candidate can often seem like the luck of the draw. Maybe your job advert isn’t getting the number of responses you were hoping for, or perhaps you’re receiving a lot of CVs, but only a fraction of applicants are...
What is HR software? HR software is technology designed to help businesses manage all aspects of employment and track people data. Put simply, it lets you manage your people at any time, from anywhere, as long as you have an internet connection. As a small business...
Over the last couple of years, we’ve witnessed The Great Resignation, quiet quitting, and now the new kid on the employment trend block - career cushioning. With each of these viral trends there is often some worry, especially for small businesses who may not have the...
Nowadays, it is more important than ever to be able to spot the signs of stress and burnout in the workplace and offer support to your employees and tackle them as an employer. Stress Awareness Month has been held every April, since 1992 to increase public awareness...
We are delighted to share the news that Alcumus have acquired citrus HR. Alcumus are a fast growing, successful company focussed on creating safer and more sustainable workplaces to create a better working world. Alcumus operate SafeContractor, the UK’s leading...