Digital Disruption. We've all heard that term a ton of times. But what does it really mean? In my career, I've seen disruption of many kinds. We are currently seeing it on a huge scale in HR. But it is all too easy to look in the rear view mirror and accept the inevitable. Successes look as though …
The 8 communication essentials to have people hanging off your every word
Great leadership skills depend above all else on communication. You've probably heard the advice for creating stunning presentations. "Tell them what you are going to tell them. Tell them. Then tell them what you've told them" Sounds trite. But there is much that we all need to heed in …
8 questions to answer before buying HR software for your small or medium business
Choosing HR software can be a big step. Read our handy guide to the essentials before you commit. 1. What do you need it to do? There are lots of platforms on the market. Assess what your need is. Do you need to manage holidays and sickness better? Would you like requesting and approving days off …
Building a happy and healthy workforce
All employers want their staff to be happy and productive at work. But, the cost of sickness takes a toll on your business. According to the UK’s largest annual survey the average worker is absent from work for 6.5 days a year. This figure varies from one workplace to another but the cost to …
So many books. So little time. We’ve done the reading for you! The books every leader should read.
Search on Amazon for leadership and management books and hundreds of thousands of titles come up. Even assuming you love reading, which we do, its hard to plough through this many. Luckily as business, leadership and management book addicts, (and we confess, some of us have created books like …
The hidden epidemic – and what you need to do about it.
One in six of your employees suffer from a common mental health problem Did you know that by some estimates, one in six UK employees suffer from stress, anxiety or depression? Even if you only run a small business, you aren’t immune. With a payroll of less than 20 staff, this could mean two or …
Why we started Air
We've been on this journey With decades of experience starting and growing businesses between us we know the challenges companies face when it comes to HR and managing people. Especially on a small business budget and when there aren’t enough hours in the day! We wanted people who worked for …
Why do your employees quit? Its not them, its you.
People don't leave jobs or businesses, they leave managers. Maybe this is uncomfortable reading if you are a manager and one of your valuable employees has quit! Perhaps this is a wake up call if you are learning to manage. Even if you have been managing for decades, it can be devastating when …
