“Redwing support has allowed us to continue to grow the business as planned.”
Simon Forrest, Chambers & Cook
Why having a social media group for your setting may not be a good idea
We are often advised by business gurus that the benefits of employee communication using social media out way the disadvantages. Set up a closed or secret Facebook group they say, use WhatsApp for chat is the cry. They try and convince us that the staff will feel...
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10 Tips for Effective Communication
We are thinking about communication today as we prepare for a workshop in 2 weeks time. We often talk about talking and the importance of getting our points across. But when we are communicating its really important that we listen. Learning to listen can be an...
read moreWhy its not a good idea to be too specific with a job title
When we contract new starters, and don't forget from next April we will probably lose the 8 week window and have to contract and issue a written statement of terms and conditions before someone starts, its very tempting to use a specific and narrow job title. In some...
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Is my employee entitled to pay when they are prevented from working due to outside circumstances?
Is my employee entitled to pay when they are prevented from working due to outside circumstances? Background This week we read of the shattering news that a Nursery in Hampshire had been destroyed by Fire. The Community has rallied and amazingly the Nursery will...
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Ramadan
Commencing on 5 May 2019, Ramadan is an important part of the Islamic faith involving a period of fasting during daylight hours. We recommend you consider how these commitments could affect workplace performance and how you can support Muslim employees during this...
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Payslip Changes – What employers need to know
Background The government has introduced some changes to the legal requirements of the trusty payslip and these changes came into force on 6th April 2019. Payslips can be confusing enough at the best of times and can lead to misinterpretation and misunderstanding...
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What does a change in Disqualification by Association mean for my setting?
On 1st September 2018 the Childcare Act 2006 was amended to remove the requirement for staff working in schools and with young people from being "disqualified by association" if they live with anyone who would otherwise be barred from working with children. We...
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Knowing when to let it go…
Sometimes I have to tell my clients to Let It Go. It may sound like a Frozen theme tune, but from time to time we all need to listen to those words. We all need to know when to Let It Go. Let me explain. As a Manager or Business Owner its very easy to feel that an...
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What do we mean by Performance Management?
When we think about performance management, we tend to think of the annual appraisal process to ensure that targets have been met throughout the year, and set goals for the following twelve months in line with organisational strategies and goals. However, this is...
read moreDealing with Highly Negative Staff
We all find some people difficult. Whether this is felt consciously or unconsciously. I'm no psychologist but it is probably totally normal. Its an accepted norm that if everyone was the same life would be very 'grey' and boring. Would you rather be Vanilla or...
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much appreciated”
Chris D. Redditch