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The monitor stage of the performance management cycle

Following the plan stage, where objectives are set, within the performance management cycle, comes the monitor stage—a crucial step for tracking ...

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The plan stage of the performance management cycle

The performance management cycle is an essential framework that helps businesses enhance productivity, drive employee engagement, and achieve ...

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Rota planning and your business: How to plan a staff roster

Job flexibility is important for many employees, and mastering the art of roster planning can make a world of difference to your business operations, ...

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Shift pattern generator guide

Shift work remains a popular technique in many businesses to organise day-to-day activities. But finding the right pattern can be difficult. The ...

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The different kinds of employee bonus schemes

If you offer staff extra pay for performing to a certain level, they’ll feel well rewarded and try harder to reach that level in future. Employee ...

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Maximising business efficiency with open shifts

Traditionally, managers schedule shifts patterns based on expected workload and employee availability. However, assigning shifts weeks or months in ...

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How to manage employee time off for stress as an employer

As an employer, understanding the significance of addressing work-related stress issues is not just a gesture of goodwill—it's a strategic move to ...

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What to know about time off in lieu of overtime as an employer

What is time off in lieu of overtime? Time off in lieu of overtime is where you agree with your employee that you'll reward them for their overtime ...

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Presenteeism in the workplace

'Presenteeism' is a new practice in the business world, and some employees, and even business owners, think it's a great idea. Unfortunately, it can ...

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Bonuses for employees

Bonuses can help attract and retain staff who value financial incentives at work — which, let’s face it, is most people. And performance-related ...

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Employees and Lateness

From time to time, employees will be late to work. Whether theyre delayed in traffic, their car has broken down, or theyve slept through their ...

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How to write a handover document

When it comes to running a business, one key aspect that often gets overlooked is the handover process. But in the fast-paced world of business, the ...

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