Karen HRM Limited

01/01/2024

Happy New Year everyone 🎉.

06/12/2023

Part 2 of my blog on Company Culture.

What is bad company culture? We've all experienced it in some form. How to fix it sounds simple and it takes time and a lot of effort. Bad company culture can kill a business, great company culture means your company will retain its talent and provide great customer service.

A bad company culture can also cause a lot of problems, from low morale to high turnover. Find out the impact it can have, and how to fix it.

24/11/2023

I've been asked what is company culture all about?
So, thought I'd write a blog about it.

What is company culture - and why is it important?

What separates the mediocre businesses from the great businesses? Company culture. And why does it matter? Find out inside.

07/11/2023

The technology space is one of the fastest moving in the world. Every day new Innovations are being made, and the tech space has to adapt rapidly to cope with the changes. It’s no surprise that technology firms often struggle to keep up with other areas of” business. HR is often the worst area, with leaders in tech unsure of how to manage employees in such a fast-paced environment. In our experience, there are 6 big HR challenges faced by technology companies, and today we wanted to share what they are, and how an HR expert could help solve them.

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The tech world is always moving fast, so it's difficult for managers to keep up with their HR needs. But did you know that there are other HR issues tech firms face too?

23/10/2023

My latest blog is on Effective Onboarding of new employees.

Onboarding employees is an important part of the hiring process.

When you’re hiring a new employee for your business, you might think that finding the right person is the hardest part. But in reality, recruitment is half the battle. Once you’ve found that person and got them on board, your biggest challenge is going to be keeping them there.

According to researchers, half of all workers will leave a new job within the first 120 days, and half of all external senior position hires will leave within the first 18 months.

Hiring new employees is expensive, and the time and energy you spend training them is wasted if they leave after a few months. So, how do you make sure your new employees stay with you for the long term? The trick is an effective onboarding process.

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When you hire a new employee, there's a time when you welcome them into the fold known as employee onboarding. How can you make sure you're getting it right?

16/10/2023

Each and every day business owners call me asking for HR support and advice on their employee issues. These issues range from managing poor performance, to how much to pay someone, to talking through their business expansion plans for the future, and everything in between.

Talking through an employee issue in a confidential safe-space is crucial to a business owners wellbeing, they can talk openly with me about how they feel about the issue or situation. We discuss the options and the risks associated and agree on a plan. As a business owner you will feel more in control of the situation and have the confidence to take action when, where and how you need.

I offer a free 30-minute introductory call to small businesses. Next time you have an employee issue, try me out, give me a call. 📞

This week's blog is ... 5 Reasons Your Small Business needs HR Support.

All businesses need HR support sometimes - but we've found that small businesses often need it most. here's why.

11/10/2023

I've been really busy over the summer period YAY! Which has meant I've been slack on posting out my blogs.

I'll post one a week for the next 4 weeks, to get back in sync.

Here's my blog on Tips for a Robust Recruitment Process.

https://karenhrm.co.uk/4-tips-for-a-robust-recruitment-process/

Any questions or help needed, please call or message me.😎

Recruiting for your team can be a challenge at any stage. This week we share 4 tips to build a robust recruitment process for your business.

19/06/2023

Welcome to the latest HR insight!

With my HR career background in software technology, my latest blog is highlighting the need for HR in the tech world.

Those who work in technology are some of my most favourite people in the world. I've been very fortunate and travelled a lot for business meeting teams across the UK and around the World too.

Click on the link below for May’s insight - Why Tech Firms need an HR expert.

The tech world is always moving fast, so it's difficult for managers to keep up with their HR needs. But did you know that there are other HR issues tech firms face too?

02/04/2023

Its not all about the money, the motivation to stay in a job or with a company is more about recognition. Money plays its part, of course.

My latest blog is about Ways to Motivate Your Employees that Aren't About Money.

Did you know that when it comes to motivation, money isn't always the answer? If you want to get the best from your employees, here are some things to try.

10/03/2023

When your business reaches a certain size, you will find yourself needing some help managing your team. It’s a great stage of growth and a really exciting time for businesses. But it also means you need to make some tough decisions. For example, do you hire an internal HR manager for your business? Or do you outsource the function to an HR company?

Whichever avenue you go down, it’s important that you find an HR solution that’s proactive, and not reactive. By definition, reactive HR is when you have an HR function, but they only really come into play when something goes wrong. This is sadly quite common in smaller businesses and often happens when the HR function is mixed with another function, like accounting or management. This arrangement might sound ideal for the budget-conscious business, but in reality, a reactive HR function can do more harm than good.

Want to read more, see my full blog post below....

Did you know that there are 2 types of HR? Reactive, and proactive. Proactive HR is important for your business, and here's why.

30/01/2023

One of my charity clients, Action Duchenne, is hiring a Head of Fundraising.

If you, or know of anyone, are looking to make a real difference in a patient led charity in a Head of Fundraising role, please pass this info to them and tell them to get in touch with me.

19/01/2023

If you employ people in your business, even just one, then you’re probably familiar with the performance review. Even if this is your first time running a business, you were likely on the receiving end of one at some point!
For most businesses, they’re treated as an annual (or maybe quarterly) meeting between employees and their managers to discuss job performance and suggest improvements. But here’s the thing. A lot can happen in a year. So having 12 months’ worth of comments and improvements saved up for that one review isn’t actually that useful to anyone. This begs the question, what is the point of performance reviews, and what could you do to improve them in your business?

Want to know more, head over to my blog, link below.

When you do a performance review, you're not just summing up 12 months of work. How you handle them can significantly improve your business!