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The Benefits of Increasing Diversity and Inclusion for Small Business Owners

In recent years, the importance of diversity, inclusion and equity has been increasingly highlighted in all aspects of society, and...

A Look Into the Future: What Will the Human Resources Industry Look Like in 10 Years?

Fasten your seatbelts! It's time to take a look into the future. Artificial intelligence (AI) is the hot topic right now and I think it's...

Top Reasons Why Employees Feel Demotivated and How to Improve Engagement

It is no secret that employee morale and motivation are important factors in determining the success of a business. However, demotivation...

Gaining our Bronze Award from the Ministry of Defence

I am very proud to say that The HR Crowd has signed the Armed Forces Covenant committing to support those and their families who have...

Employee Engagement - The Biscuit Effect

Employee engagement is a term used to describe the level of commitment and involvement an employee has towards their work and company. An...

How Does Unconscious Bias Affect Your Workplace and What Can You Do To Avoid It?

What is unconscious bias? Unconscious bias is a type of bias that we are not aware of. It is implicit, or the result of mental shortcuts....

What Does Workplace Happiness Really Mean and How Does it Benefit Your Workplace?

What Is Workplace Happiness? Workplace happiness is a term used to describe the happiness and wellbeing felt by employees in their work...

The importance of Policies and Procedures

Organisations need policies just like society needs laws to create order and common understandings. Often I hear ‘we’re too small an...

Do you follow the ACAS code?

A recent decision by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) highlights the importance of following a fair process, even where an employer...