Natalie, Author at Dynamic HR Services

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HR Process vs Culture in Small Businesses – Which Reigns Supreme?

HR process vs culture In the realm of small business HR, a heated debate has been raging on for ages – which is more important: process or culture? Many will argue that having a robust HR process is the key to a well-oiled business machine, while others contend that a strong workplace culture is the true backbone of success. Today, we’re diving head first into this controversy to settle the score once and for all. Buckle up, because this is going to [...]

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The Four-Day Work week Revolution: Unlocking the Benefits and Ensuring Success

The recent large-scale four-day work week pilot in the UK has ignited a surge of interest in the potential of reduced working hours for employees. With the overwhelming success of the trial, it’s no wonder that small business owners are starting to explore the benefits of implementing a four-day work week. Several of my clients have trialled the four-day work week successfully, too. In this blog, I’ll discuss the benefits of a shorter work week and how companies can [...]

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Unleashing the Power of AI to Boost Employee Engagement and Productivity

AI in the workplace is here. Are you tired of seeing your employees getting bogged down with menial, repetitive tasks? Do you want to improve employee engagement and retention in your business? Well, you’re in luck because Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ChatGPT can help! Is too much shallow work making your staff unhappy? In today’s fast-paced business environment, it’s more important than ever to have a workforce that is engaged, motivated, and productive. But, with so many distractions and interruptions, it can [...]

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Why micromanagement should be consigned to history

Micromanagement belongs in the realms of history Many managers who are in their forties and fifties have spent their careers practising dehumanising and disempowering micromanagement styles that, let’s be honest, date back to the cotton mill days. With the advent of hybrid working, it’s literally not possible to be watching over employees’ shoulders 24/7 – not that we should we want to. Knowing how to monitor productivity based on outcomes, rather than tasks, is a skills gap many managers are now [...]

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End of Covid Restrictions – What now for employers?

How do we manage the end of Covid restrictions in the workplace? NB. This information was accurate and appropriate at the time of writing. The end of Covid restrictions is here and the legal duty to self-isolate if a person tests positive for Covid has been scrapped from Thursday 24th February 2022. However, us HR professionals are bracing ourselves for a sh*tshow! I have a feeling that this is going to be a legal minefield. So, let’s look at the ending of restrictions [...]

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A Bad Boss can Destroy Everything!

“An employee’s motivation is a direct result of the sum of interactions with his or her manager.” – Bob Nelson Employees don’t leave companies, they leave bad bosses. The worst place an employee can be is stuck in a company with a micromanager who doesn’t care about their development and there are no opportunities for growth and advancement. Profit before people I often come across bad bosses who put profit before people and seek to gain every little bit of productivity out [...]

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Coronavirus: the roadmap to returning to the office

Will you be returning to the office after freedom day? The government has finally published guidelines on new workplace safety before ‘freedom day’ on Monday (July 19th 2021). These guidelines have been widely criticised so far by the Institute of Directors, the TUC and the FSB. In a nutshell, we’ve been told that employers no longer need to have in place social distancing measures and that working at home is no longer necessary. However, the government has recommended a gradual return [...]

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Toxic culture – spot one, stop one, change lives

Toxic culture … When was the last time you stopped? Just stopped and looked around at your team, your business and the culture you’ve created? What do you mean by culture, you may ask? A company’s culture is the look, the feel, the smell, the environment, the energy, the behaviours, the conversations, the way you do things. It’s the intangible stuff that happens all around you. How would you describe your culture? Honestly? Don’t give me the b*llshit marketing words, really look and [...]

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Can I force staff to have the Covid vaccine?

Can employers force staff to have the Covid vaccine?

“No jab, no job” – the ethical dilemma of forcing staff to have the Covid vaccine. The question of whether or not employers can force staff to have the Covid vaccine has been a commonly asked one since the rollout started. Certainly, the news that three effective Covid-19 vaccinations have been developed and approved for use in the UK has come as a relief to business leaders. Finally, there is a glimmer of hope that normal operations could soon resume and employers [...]

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