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People power – radio shows about recruiting, training and managing your employees

In these series, you'll find expert tips, ideas and pointers to help you with the most valuable asset in your business: your employees. Choose from quick tips or longer masterclasses. If you have time, listen to the 'In Conversation' shows where experts share their thoughts and experiences.

June 15, 2015 by Julie Stanford Leave a Comment

An employer’s responsibilites and your employees’ rights

Business is about people, creating the right relationships with customers, suppliers and, most importantly, employees – but with these employees comes legislation.

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Rebecca Thornley-Gibson and Matthew PenfoldIn this episode of Essential Business Radio, first broadcast in 2012 but still relevant, we talk to experts Rebecca Thornley-Gibson, partner at ASB Law and Matthew Penfold, Senior Adviser & Collective Conciliator at Acas about an employer’s responsibilities and employees’ rights.

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June 15, 2015 by Julie Stanford Leave a Comment

Dealing with disgruntled employees

In business, your employees are one of your most important assets, it pays therefore to keep them happy and fulfilled in their work. But, despite your best efforts, sometimes things will go awry.

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Paul Bonnet, Rebecca Thornley-Gibson and Matthew PenfoldIn this 25-minute episode of Essential Business Radio, first broadcast in 2012 but still very relevant, we talk to experts Paul Bonnett, founder and owner of Bonnett’s Estate Agency, Rebecca Thornley-Gibson, partner at ASB Law and Matthew Penfold, senior adviser at Acas, about dealing with disgruntled employees (relates mainly to UK.)

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