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Cybersicherheit im Onboarding

Cybersecurity in Onboarding: From Biggest Risk to Strongest Defense

No company today should skip cybersecurity measures during onboarding, as employees are especially …

Gender Pay Gap

Gender pay gap and reporting obligations – what SMEs need to know

Gender pay gap and reporting obligations – what SMEs need to know...

From human resources to people experience: how digital HR is rethinking itself

How digital HR & people experience enables the transformation from the traditional HR department …

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Record employment and part-time work – major differences between the sexes

Both the employment rate and the proportion of people working part-time reached new highs …

Homeoffice: Vater mit Kind

Development and evaluation of working from home: businesses are divided

While some companies want to restrict or even completely abolish the option of working from …

Digitale Transformation durch KI

AI for the digital personnel file: a benefit or too risky?

AI also creates new possibilities for structuring and organizing data in HR. These advantages …

Arbeitszeitdokumentation

Working hours and burnout: possible links with gender and occupation

Longer working hours can increase the risk of burnout symptoms. However, it depends on various …

Schichtarbeit in der Logistik

Communication in shift work: businesses should pay attention to this

There are various obstacles to a smooth flow of information when it comes to communication …

Digitising care – even when no one has time for it

Nursing crisis, time pressure, staff shortages? Digital solutions provide immediate help …

The big HR check: How digital is your HR department really?

The world of work is undergoing radical change as a result of digitalisation. An HR digital …

More people, less administration: How digital HR brings the focus back to the team

HR digitalization is no longer a distant dream, but a necessity for companies that want to …

Digital or left behind?– Why modern human resources management determines competitiveness

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The digital personnel file for SMEs – your guide for 2025 and beyond

The digital personnel file offers great advantages, especially for small and medium-sized …

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Study shows: Digital HR processes make an important contribution to efficiency and sustainability

A recent study shows just how important digital processes are for sustainability and efficiency …

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Holidays and duty rosters – how HR software helps ease the burden during busy periods

When the holiday season coincides with a shortage of skilled workers and unplanned absences …

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Agile onboarding: integrating new employees into agile teams

We describe in an example how agile onboarding can succeed and what problems can arise.

Feedbackgespräch

Giving feedback: Methods, impact and 10 best practices

In this article, we show which methods are available for giving feedback and which best practices …

Gastronomie in Griechenland: Kellner bringt Espresso

Greece plans to become the first EU country to introduce a 13-hour workday.

Greece intends to become the first country in the European Union to introduce a flexible …

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Efficient use of seasonal workers in the catering industry

Whether it's Christmas parties or the summer peak season, restaurants cannot function without …

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Successfully deploying seasonal workers in event management

Christmas markets, company parties, and concerts: the event industry relies on seasonal workers …

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Successfully integrating seasonal workers during the Christmas rush

Black Friday, Advent weekends, Christmas: without seasonal workers, the retail sector would …

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Digital onboarding: How to design the process for your company

Digital onboarding has become the norm for many companies since the pandemic. Learn how to …

Schlechtes Onboarding: Enttäuschte Mitarbeiterin verlässt das Unternehmen

When new employees leave straight away: These onboarding mistakes should be avoided

Mistakes in onboarding can lead to hard-won specialists resigning during their probationary …

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Successfully managing seasonal workers in logistics

Parcel volumes double in December. Logistics companies need seasonal workers—and digital …

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Onboarding: How to seamlessly integrate new colleagues into existing shift schedules

In companies with shift work, the onboarding of new employees should also include the shift …

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Time recording in the dental practice: a practical guide

Time recording offers owners of dental practices various advantages: they comply with legal …

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AI recruiting: a comprehensive guide for companies

AI is also playing an increasingly important role in recruiting and can support both applicant …

Digitale Personalakte: Mitarbeiter schaut auf Laptop

Time recording in large companies: Strategy, implementation and checklist

Time recording in large companies: Strategy, implementation and checklist Time recording …

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Work-life balance and shift work: do they go together?

Shift work poses great challenges for employees, but there are ways to achieve a certain …

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Hybrid working has become the norm

The majority of employees now work hybrid, i.e. both mobile and in the office. This is shown …

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Working hours: Is ‘life-life balance’ the problem?

CDU Secretary General Carsten Linnemann defends Chancellor Merz's call for longer working …

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HRIS: For which companies an HR information system is worthwhile

This article will explain HRIS and its applications. Examples will be given, showing which …

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Time tracking in the veterinary practice: Important information for practice owners

In many veterinary practices, working hours are still recorded “by hand” - using timesheets …

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Holiday Cheer Without the Headache: A Guide to Smooth Leave Management

43% of UK businesses experience staffing shortages during the festive season. Navigate the …

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Navigating the World of Zero-Hours Contracts in UK: A Comprehensive Guide

A recent survey from ACAS concluded that 3 in 5 workers in the UK were unaware of zero-hours …

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UK’s Flexible Working Act 2023: FAQs for Employers and Employees

Enacted in July 2023, this law aims to promote flexible working arrangements, empowering …

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The Workers (Predictable Terms & Conditions) Bill : Know Your Rights!

This law is a significant step forward for workers' rights in the UK. It gives workers more …

The High Price of Bad Rota & Rota Mismanagement (from profits to pitfall)

The High Price of Bad Rota & Rota Mismanagement (from profits to pitfall)

Spreadsheet rota scheduling, discontent in rota workers due to inflexible rota costs a lot …

optimising hospitality workforce allocation with effective rota scheduling

Optimising Hospitality Workforce Allocation with Effective Rota Scheduling

Reduce time to rota by 37%. Bring balance & harmony to rota workers. Deliver exceptional …

How Retail Shift Planning Software Helps the Dynamic & Modern Retail Workforce

How Retail Shift Planning Software Helps the Dynamic & Modern Retail Workforce

Both large and small retail organisations have complex scheduling needs. Week after week, …

Guide to Work Rota Laws & Labour Compliance in the UK for Small Businesses

Guide to Work Rota Laws & Labour Compliance in the UK for Small Businesses

Rota disputes and settlements are a part of a rota manager's job now. How do you keep up …

Rota Planning Guide for a Downtime Proof Manufacturing Business

Rota Planning Guide for a Downtime Proof Manufacturing Business

Neglecting order fulfilment in any manufacturing business can incur issues. Here is how you …

healthcare workers burnout in UK and steps to begin their wellness and happiness with rota scheduling explained by Papershift

Over 70% Burnout in Healthcare Staff (begin wellness with scheduling)

12 million workers in UK face work burnout. Healthcare workers are the highest affected. …

effective rota scheduling in care homes and thereby reducing staffing costs and best practices explained by Papershift

Effective Rota Scheduling in Care Homes (& reduce staffing costs)

You'll need care workers, registered nurses, healthcare professionals, skilled coordinators …

fit notes sick leave policy law in UK and its affect on small businesses explained by Papershift

Does the New ‘Fit Notes Law’ Affect Staff Leave Policy in UK?

The new law brings the introduction of digital fit notes in April (2022). So, how does this …

Identify the business’s needs over the festive season. Look over previous Christmas period and current staffing levels to determine the roles that need to be filled and the days, times and locations at which you need to fill them.  Review existing staffing resources. Take a look at the suitability and availability of the staff members you already have for each shift. Discuss with permanent employees what they expect of their shifts over the period and see where there are gaps that seasonal workers can fill.  Assign resources. Map out each shift and make sure equipment, tools, and skills are available when they are necessary. This may see you mixing temporary staff with permanent workers to get the best balance. 

Manage & Schedule Temporary Staff for Christmas Sales (with predictive rota)

Staffing & rota planning doubles in size over Christmas, thereby your scheduling headaches. …

erostering and rota planning for remote workers in the UK explained by Papershift

Erostering & Shift Planning for Remote Workers (by avoiding the rota crimes)

Remote working is fun for workers but not for rota supervisors & managers. Let's make rota …

rota scheduling done right in a hospitality business without using spreadsheets explained by Papershift

Rota Scheduling Done Right in a Hospitality Business (without spreadsheets)

Spreadsheet rota planning for hospitality costs 17% more. Get 24/7 shift coverage with flexible …

rota timesheet and payroll management for part time employees in Europe explained by Papershift

Rota, Timesheet & Payroll Management for Part-Time Employees

Build an effective part-time employee scheduling model & track time. Best practices & common …

employee rota scheduling planning during a mandatory downtime in small businesses in UK explained by Papershift

Plan employee rota scheduling during a mandatory downtime like a boss!

Mandatory downtime periods include breaks during the working day, breaks between working …

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No Excuses! How To Increase Employee Attendance With Online Tools?

To start managing employee attendance, a company will need to set up a structure for measuring …

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The Shift Manager’s Guide to Handling Rota Stress for Employees

For many, shift work leads to chronic levels of fatigue due to poor sleep cycles. The research …

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HR Compliances Small Business Owners Should Know to Avoid Huge Financial Loss in UK

Laws made easy for business owners. Let's educate you on working hours act, discrimination …

motivate employees to track time in your small and medium business explained by Papershift

How to Motivate Employees to Track Time (and get back to the beach early)

78% staff belive tracking time penalises them. Understand why employees resist logging time? …

flexible working policy at workplaces in the UK explained by Papershift

Joy of an Employee & Concerns of an Employer – Flexible Working Policy

63% staff prefer flexible working over perks or a pay rise. It makes sense to publish a healthy …

automatic rota scheduling loved by rota managers created by Papershift

Automatic Rota Scheduling Loved by Rota Managers

One-click rota automation. Autofill employees with needed skill and availability into rota …

payroll guide for small and medium businesses in the UK

Simplest Guide for Payroll in Small & Medium Businesses

All employers must report their PAYE information to HMRC in real-time. This is known as Real …

4 day work week in UK workplaces explained by Papershift

4 Day Working Week in UK – Is it the Future of Work?

Early research from Iceland between 2015-2019 found employees to be in favour of the four-day …

predictive scheduling

Heard of ‘Just-in-time’ Predictive Scheduling Practice?

Predictive scheduling is the process of giving out employee schedules ahead of time. It is …

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How to Manage Leave Requests ‘Fairly’ in the Workplace

Almost all workers have the statutory right to 5.6 weeks of paid leave each calendar year. …

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