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Don't ask: dangerous job interview questions to avoid

Job interviews. Hardly the most enjoyable of experiences, you’d probably agree. All those wasted hours sifting through CVs. The cancellations, the res... Read More

02 October 2018 By Peninsula Blog

Toxic work culture

Sometimes, employees are put into situations which are rife with negativity and pessimism. When a workplace hosts toxic cultures, you risk affecting ... Read More

03 September 2018 By Peninsula Blog

Strong leadership is essential to run a good business

Without an effective leader at the helm, your organisation is going nowhere. Or alternatively, it’s going everywhere, all at once, with no direction. ... Read More

03 September 2018 By Peninsula Blog

A stark warning: after-hours work calls and emails

Picture the scene. Thursday, 11.38pm. You’re at home, sunk deep into your sofa, finally unwinding after a long day running your business. Four back-to... Read More

03 September 2018 By Peninsula Blog

Here's What I Know - Look After Your Tribe

In an interview on employee wellbeing, Sir Richard Branson said, “Much like the word 'entrepreneur', the idea of employee wellbeing was an alien conce... Read More

31 July 2018 By Peninsula Blog

The hidden reason your staff are stressed

When it comes to sickness at work, most employers are familiar with absenteeism and presenteeism. The first is when your employees don’t come into wor... Read More

31 July 2018 By Peninsula Blog

Minimum wage: important news for the care sector

There’s been a court ruling regarding national minimum wage (NMW) that could have a huge impact on the care industry. The Court of Appeal (CA) over... Read More

31 July 2018 By Peninsula Blog

3 risks of remote working and how to avoid them

Many employees jump at the chance to work from home. They imagine a world where they don’t have to commute, where they get to play their music loud, a... Read More

31 July 2018 By Peninsula Blog

Can you fire an employee for lying on their CV?

Remember the film ‘Catch Me If You Can’? If you haven’t watched it, it’s about a real-life conman called Frank Abagnale Jr., who tricks people into be... Read More

03 July 2018 By Peninsula Blog

What to do if your staff slate you online

Imagine you’re relaxing at home after a hard day’s work. You log in to Facebook and see a post by one of your employees. He’s laying into you and your... Read More

03 July 2018 By Peninsula Blog

Is it illegal to take back a pay rise from your staff?

Every employee loves a raise. It’s one of the best ways to reward your hard-working staff. And it stops them from having their heads turned by busines... Read More

03 July 2018 By Peninsula Blog

The disastrous effects of too much shift work

Hundreds of business across the UK rely on 3.6 million shift workers to deliver their goods and services outside the standard 9-5 workday. While shift... Read More

03 July 2018 By Peninsula Blog

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