Managing staff absence
In smaller businesses, one staff absence can have a significant impact. Financial pressures, skills gaps…
Bianca StumbitzDecember 10, 2025
Keeping in touch
Employees differ in how much contact they want during parental leave. Some value staying connected…
Bianca StumbitzDecember 10, 2025
Planning the Return to Work
A well-planned return benefits everyone. When employers and employees talk early about coming back to…
Bianca StumbitzDecember 10, 2025
Flexible working
Flexible working is a key support tool in many SMEs, especially where more costly benefits,…
NEILROBERTLEONARDFebruary 6, 2026
Childcare support
Childcare pressures are a major part of working parents’ day-to-day experience. Arrangements can be complex,…
NEILROBERTLEONARDFebruary 6, 2026
Breastfeeding support
Returning to work is a key reason many women reduce or stop breastfeeding – often…
NEILROBERTLEONARDFebruary 6, 2026
Limited resources
Tight resources – in terms of time and money - are often a key characteristic…
NEILROBERTLEONARDFebruary 15, 2026
(In)formality & flexibility: balancing business needs with the support needs of staff
SMEs often operate with informal practices due to their smaller size and Limited Resources –…
NEILROBERTLEONARDFebruary 15, 2026
Meeting employee rights
SMEs often do not have an HR department or written policies, which can result in…
NEILROBERTLEONARDFebruary 15, 2026
How to start a conversation on a sensitive topic
Many support challenges emerge because they are simply not spoken about. For employees, telling their…
NEILROBERTLEONARDFebruary 15, 2026
