The pros and cons of offering time off in lieu (TOIL)
In the modern world, working patterns are changing. Information technology has resulted in new and evolving ways of working, of managing teams, and running a company. Fewer and fewer of
Forget unlimited leave, try a minimum leave policy
If you’ve ever worried about people taking time off work, you’re missing the point. You should be more worried about people not taking time off. There is a lot of
How to be a Good People Manager
To help you get to grips to the tricky world of management, and to be
What Hedgehogs Teach us about Business Success
Do you find yourself trying to work on many different priorities and struggling to make
10 Tips for Effective Business Meetings
I just love a good meeting. There’s no more exhilarating, energising, and exciting way to
9 Ways to Reward Staff – For Free – by Giving Time Off
“Failure to attract and retain top talent” was the number-one issue in the Conference Board’s survey of global CEOs. With this issue at the forefront of business leaders’ thoughts, companies are introducing
How to Implement a Four-Day Work Week
In the last article, I talked about why we should consider making the switch to a four-day week, to improve our focus and productivity, but also our happiness and health. However,
Why a Four-Day Week Increases Productivity
You may have seen talk in the media in recent months about the concept of the four-day working week. Sounds great, doesn’t it?! We’ve all been the victim of the
Why Your Company Needs an Annual Leave Policy
Annual leave is the time off that an employee accrues and is entitled to on
5 Things To Do Before Taking Annual Leave
Inbox — cleared. Out of office — on. Computer — shut down. Door — closed. You’re free! But are you? If you’ve taken
Why Taking Time Off is Good for Business
What does ‘paid leave’ mean to you? What’s your reaction to hearing someone is taking some ‘time off’? In a culture where hard work is counted as hours put in,