Every year the World Foundation of Mental Health celebrates World Mental Health Day on 10 October, and this year is no different.   The idea behind this day is to raise awareness of mental health and drive positive change for everyone’s mental health. The World Federation of Mental Health reminds us that it’s also a chance to talk about mental health, how we need to look after it, and how important it is to get help if you are struggling.   This year’s theme is mental health is a universal human right, which helps us to remember the significance mental health plays in our day-to-day ..read more

Every year the World Foundation of Mental Health celebrates World Mental Health Day on 10 October, and this year is no different.   The idea behind this day is to raise awareness of mental health and drive positive change for everyone’s mental health. The World Federation of Mental Health reminds us that it’s also a chance to talk about mental health, how we need to look after it, and how important it is to get help if you are struggling.   This year’s theme is mental health is a universal human right, which helps us to remember the significance mental health plays in our day-to-day ..read more

Below is a list of the webinars we’ve got coming up soon. We’re always working on new topics that we think you’ll find interesting and useful. To find out more about the webinar, and book your slot, just click on the link. Getting it right: complying with employment law as a small business Wednesday 18th October at 11am / Thursday 14th December at 11am   How to deal with underperforming staff Thursday 16 November at 11am   Our on demand section is where you can view any of the webinars that have already happened.   On demand: 6 common mistakes small businesses make   The ..read more

Employment law can seem like a minefield when you’re trying to navigate it on your own. There’s so much to consider it can be hard to know where to start. Our webinar will talk you through all of your legal responsibilities at each stage of the employment cycle. We’ll cover: Pre-recruitment: Before you’ve made any hires Recruitment: What you need to know during the hiring process Managing your team: Staying on the right side of the law as your business grows Ending the relationship: Anything from redundancies to terminating a contract When it all goes wrong: Examples of what to avoid Q&A ..read more

As a small business it’s vital to save money where possible and it’s an unfortunate truth that a lot of small businesses waste money on HR. This could be anything from the time it takes calculate holiday entitlement to the expensive fees an employee tribunal can incur. We know how important it is to make the most of the resources available to you, so here are the two best ways small businesses can save money on HR.   Invest in HR software Investing in the right HR software can save a small business a lot of time and money. Good HR software can save time by managing the administrative ta ..read more

We were fortunate enough to sit down with Richard Suswain of Tyrrell Accountants. Tyrrell Accountants are a team of thirteen based just south of Cambridge and are a proud partner of citrus HR. As a firm they deal with all sorts of clients ranging from small, self-employed businesses to multi-million-pound companies. Tyrrell Accountants became aware of citrus HR after meeting our CEO and Partnerships Manager at the Digital Accountancy Show, though they weren’t ready for partnership at that point. It was only after they revamped their payroll offering that they felt ready for this next step. “We ..read more

The spreadsheet – a great place to create and analyse data, right? Right. So there’s no harm in using it for managing your HR, right? Well, not quite. We know that it can be an easy way to manage holiday requests and employee information when you’re just starting out. Lots of businesses do this and there’s nothing wrong with it. The problems can start to occur as your business grows and you take on more staff. Here are 7 HR problems your spreadsheet can’t solve, and 7 ways good HR software can help.   1. No privacy Problem: An employee has requested to see some information about themself ..read more

Our values shape us. Not only do they shape how we live our day to day lives but they are the bedrock of a business, shaping its culture and vision. That’s why it’s so important to get your values right for your small business. Why are values so important for a small business? Values create culture. They are guiding principles shared by employees that forming the essence of your company and brand. Values inspire and motivate people by giving a shared sense of purpose that everyone is working towards the same goals. In small businesses this is key to achieving higher levels of morale, motivatio ..read more

We were fortunate enough to sit down with Richard Suswain of Tyrrell Accountants. Tyrrell Accountants are a team of thirteen based just south of Cambridge and are a proud partner of citrus HR. As a firm they deal with all sorts of clients ranging from small, self-employed businesses to multi-million-pound companies. Tyrrell Accountants became aware of citrus HR after meeting our CEO and Partnerships Manager at the Digital Accountancy Show, though they weren’t ready for partnership at that point. It was only after they revamped their payroll offering that they felt ready for this next step. “We ..read more

National Payroll Week is here once again! Taking place 4-8 of September this is that one week of the year to really celebrate the payroll heroes in your business. Our team help small businesses run their payroll every day and we want to give them all a bit shout out this National Payroll Week. We know how much you value your team and the work do, so here are five ways that you can celebrate National Payroll Week in your small business.   Spread the word Your payroll team work hard all your round to make sure that your people get paid on time, this week is a chance to show how much you a ..read more