Factorial HR Blog

Movies are undoubtedly a great source of escapism, helping you to unwind after a long day at work. Whereas on the other hand, they can [...]

Virtual teams are becoming increasingly popular in this day and age. As organisations chase efficiency and productivity, advancements in technology make it considerably easier for [...]

What makes a good manager, boss, or leader? Anyone who has already worked with a couple of different managers will know that there is no [...]

Sustainability has become one of the big buzzwords in modern business. Environmental responsibility, social accountability, and economic viability are becoming increasingly important, as many companies’ [...]

When planning a business trip or event, employers have to take in account daily employee spending, accommodation and transportation. It’s crucial that UK employers understand [...]

As businesses navigate an era of rapid change, understanding how to engage, develop, and retain talent becomes paramount; in other words, people management. The role [...]

What is Team Management? Team management is a broad term used in a variety of contexts. Here at Factorial, we think of team management as [...]

The success story of MiiN Cosmetics is truly inspirational. Founded in 2014, the company was established by a Chinese makeup artist with a love for [...]

Recruitment managers are oftentimes essential to finding and hiring talent that will have a positive impact on your company. Therefore, understanding the core skills that [...]

Since our founding five years ago, it has been our goal to provide HR solutions for time-consuming administrative tasks. As we grow and learn from [...]

Factorial is committed to changing the way SMEs make decisions. We do so by automating HR processes and providing insights into the organisation. That’s why [...]

While we’re all used to performance evaluations, self appraisals are a relatively new part of performance reviews. But using both together can improve your team’s [...]

The Chancellor of the Exchequer presented his latest Budget to Parliament earlier this year. The budget consisted of a three-point plan to support jobs and [...]

Zero hour contracts have sparked debates and discussions on the ethics and implications of such arrangements. In recent years, these contracts have gained notoriety for [...]

The cultural web model is a powerful management and organisational tool for analysing the strategic direction of your corporate culture. It can help you understand [...]

Most employees will get sick at some point. It’s a fact of life. In 2020 alone, 118.6 million working days were lost because of sickness [...]

Human Resources departments often ask job candidates for a reference letter during their recruiting or interviewing process. Likewise, employees leaving the company often ask their [...]

Termination of employment is a very common procedure for most companies. Read on to find out how it works in case you, as an HR [...]

The labour market evolves, and it does so at an astonishing speed – there is always something more to learn, changes to adapt to and [...]

A career in HR can be an immensely rewarding and fulfilling experience. If you work in HR you are responsible for supporting the development of [...]

All businesses want to reduce their labour turnover. You want your people to be happy and productive and stay at your company for years to [...]

There are a number of critical changes in UK employment law expected this year, and employers and employees need to be aware of them. Employment [...]

The HR department plays a critical role in managing a company’s workforce. Its responsibilities range from recruitment, training, retention, productivity, payroll, and health and safety. [...]

A growing number of companies around the world are using HR technology to automate and streamline their HR functions and processes. Recent surveys have shown [...]