Planning and updating the business plan every year is common practice in order to have a clear overview of where the company stands in terms of reaching their missions, and to check off goals which have already been fulfilled. It is however less common for companies to also plan an annual HR strategy, but it […]
Agile working: overhyped or the future of SMEs?
Technology has been one of the driving forces of change in the business landscape. Companies can no longer rely on long term planning but have to adapt quickly in order to survive. To be able to cope with the uncertain and evolving environment, organisations have implemented a different approach to working. Agile working allows companies […]
Create your organisation chart automatically and Free!
Creating organisation charts for a company is one of the most valued features for HR managers. The main issue is that there are not a lot of free tools that can create a decent organisation chart online and it’s not always easy to keep the chart updated every time that a new employee arrives at […]
Bank Holidays in Scotland – 2019 Calendar
As an HR Manager you surely love to organize yourself and plan things. That is why Factorial is going to tell you all about Bank Holidays 2019 in the UK but specifically about Bank Holidays in Scotland. To help you plan and manage it all even better this year! In the UK despite having some […]
Free Document Manager Software – Factorial Docs
Document management in a company is not always easy. Managing the visibility of each document, securely store the most important information of the company and gather them all in a single platform, is a complex process. Many businesses rely on a document management software to carry out all these tasks, but most of the time it […]
Preparing your business for Brexit – a HR checklist
When the referendum in 2016 determined that the UK was to leave the European Union in 2019, this naturally set off a chainreaction of questions and doubts across the nation. But from an HR point of view, what are the things you need to consider and prepare for, in order to ensure that your company […]
Free Template for creating your own Organisation Chart
Often many businesses need to create an organisation chart to better understand the internal structure of each department. The problem is that making an organisation chart requires a lot of time, design knowledge or a template (usually paid) and is often obsolete as soon as a new worker joins or someone leaves the company. How to […]
What is flexible working and how can it benefit your company?
The world is evolving and as a result, the work-life balance of many people has changed. However, employees are still working 9 AM to 5 PM shifts from Mondays to Fridays. These traditional working times could soon be a thing of the past. More companies are offering flexible working options, which allow employees to have […]
Managing Holidays and Time off Requests with free Excel template 2019
Managing time off requests in a company by using excel templates is one of the most common practices in every HR department. In this article we are going to show you how to create a free excel template from scratch for managing holidays and time off in your business. Summary How to manage holiday requests […]