Life in a startup can be pretty unpredictable, particularly in the early days. It’s a dynamic environment where things can change quickly and everyone in the entire startup team - from the founder through to the newest hire needs to be able to adapt accordingly.
Read moreEmployee Volunteering for your startup - why and where to do it
If you want to attract and retain the best talent in your startup, one of the areas that you'll need to focus on is the perks and benefits package that you offer your employees. And whilst benefits such as annual leave policy, flexible working and health and wellbeing support are of course hugely important, one of the most rewarding elements that you can add to that package is Employee Volunteering.
Read moreWhy your startup needs a leader with positive energy
Whilst a new hire has the potential to change many aspects of a startup, when they're in a leadership role, the impact they can have is even greater - from the effect and influence they have on the rest of the team, to the overall culture and of course the future success of the business. Getting the right person in place as a leader is therefore key.
Read moreHiring International Graduates for your Startup - The Lowdown
Although there has been a rich pool of talented overseas students at UK universities and colleges for many years it hasn’t always been that easy for UK employers to recruit them once they graduate, primarily from an immigration perspective. UK’s new Graduate Route opened in July 2021 which changed things - and we’re here to help you…
Read moreFounders Associates - the what, the where and the why
When you begin the process of hiring for your startup, it’ll usually be because of one of two reasons - you’ve identified a clear skills gap you need to fill, OR there are simply tasks that are becoming too time consuming.It's becoming increasingly evident that hiring a Founders Associate can be one of the best ways to really develop your business further and ultimately make your startup vision a reality.
Read moreTravel Expenses + Hybrid Working
Flexible, hybrid working is quickly becoming the norm for most startups. So if you’re one of them and you plan on continuing the culture of choice (of the place of work), you’ll need to make sure all your policies and procedures - such as your travel policy - are up to date and ready. As always, we have tips…
Read more3 Typical mistakes startup founders make with their first employee (and how to handle them)
Hiring that first important employee to a startup is a big deal - for the founder, it’s a moment of pride but it’s also a big change - in a way, they’re having to let go of their ‘baby’. For the employee, this is an exciting moment, full of anticipation and opportunity. It’s quite a learning curve for both, and mistakes happen…but we have a few ideas to help.
Read more6 Top Tips for hiring your startup’s first employee
There are lots of momentous steps when you’re building your startup - from your website going live to getting validation for your MVP. And hiring your first employee is another one of those - it’s a pretty big deal. We’re here to help with a few tips…
Read moreSnacks to welcome your team back to the office
Whilst there are some clear advantages to working from home - from not having to deal with the daily commute to being able to wear your PJs to work, it's still not quite the same as working in an office. And whilst some of your startup team maybe still working remotely or have gone down the hybrid route, those days when they're back in the office will feel pretty special.
Read moreFinancial wellbeing for startup employees
One of the most important areas where you can support your employees is their financial wellbeing. And even though each employee's personal circumstances may vary, the core elements of what financial wellbeing is will pretty much be the same for all - it's about having control over day-to-day finances, being ready to handle any unexpected challenges and feeling equipped and ready for the future.
Read moreHiring for proactivity
When you’re recruiting for your startup, it’s vital to hire people who don’t just have the skills and experience that you need but to hire those who have particular personality traits too - like proactivity, for example.
Read moreHiring for a can-do attitude
Building your startup team has many challenges - and people with the right mindset are vital to its success. You’ll need to find people who take on challenges with a positive, can-do attitude…
Read moreWhy your startup needs adaptable people
If the pandemic has taught us anything, it's that the ability to adapt quickly to new and ever-changing circumstances is a trait that we all could do with having. For some people it comes naturally - and these people could be of huge benefit to your startup…
Read moreWhy your startup needs curious people
Whilst skills can be taught and experience gained, personality traits are inherently natural abilities - and one of the most valuable and powerful traits that you should look for in prospective employees is curiosity.
Read moreTop tips for improving the gender balance when recruiting
When you’re recruiting for your startup, it would be great if you could easily get a balanced gender mix of candidates applying for your roles. That's unfortunately not always the case.
Read moreCreating a killer Careers page for your startup
Whether you are actively recruiting right now or not, your website should feature a permanent, dedicated Careers page. We’re here to help you create one that will showcase your business as a great place to work - and there’s more to it than a simple job description.
Read moreWorld Earth Day
World Earth Day is here again! It’s always fantastic to see people and organisations alike marking April 22nd as a day when they can proactively show their support for environmental issues and protection. However, this is certainly not something that should be reserved to this one day - we all need to be doing our bit on this - at all times.
Read moreTop tips for your recruitment process
Unfortunately, many businesses don't put a lot of time into their recruitment and hiring processes, it can be something of an afterthought. That in turn can have a hugely negative impact; a disjointed process can not only lead to unnecessary stress but the potential of losing out on fab candidates too. We can help - here are some of our top tips which will guide you to get your processes in order…
Read moreTop Tips for saying Thank You to your entire startup team
With everything that’s going on, it’s more important than ever to show your thanks and express your gratitude to your startup employees. In fact, in our previous posts, we’ve highlighted lots of different ways that you can do just that, including some fab gift ideas to say thanks to your employees. However whilst it’s vital to recognise the individual members of your team, it’s equally important to consider the entire team.
Read more15 Gift ideas to say Thank You to your Employees
In our last post, we focused on the various different ways that you can say thanks to your employees, if you want to share your love and appreciation for them. This time though, we thought we’d highlight some of the best options for saying thank you with a gift. So, if you want to keep them happy, acknowledge their efforts and say thank you to one (or all) of the employees in your startup, here are 15 gift ideas to help you do just that...
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