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Every business has lifecycles. Products, employees, clients, and projects all follow predictable journeys. However, many organisations miss the opportunity to manage these lifecycles consciously — and it costs them in terms of efficiency, engagement, and profit. What is Conscious Lifecycle Management? Conscious Lifecycle Management (CLM) means recognising, documenting, and optimising ...more >

Not every employee stays forever, and that’s okay. What matters most is how they leave and how you maintain the relationship afterwards. When exits are respectful, professional, and well-communicated, you don’t just preserve goodwill, you create future advocates, referrers, and even returners. The Exit Experience End-of-employment processes are often rushed ...more >

How focused communication drives Engagement In today’s hyper-connected workplaces, employees are bombarded with information from every direction; emails, Teams messages, bulletins, updates, surveys, HR notifications. It’s no surprise that real engagement often gets lost in the noise. Authentic employee engagement doesn’t require more communication, it needs better, more focused communication. ...more >

In today’s competitive job market, attracting top talent requires more than just advertising open roles — it’s about showcasing your company culture, values, and the employee experience from day one. That’s where employer branding and advocacy come into play. At the very beginning of the employee lifecycle lies a powerful ...more >

As we head into 2025, payroll security threats are evolving, and payroll departments are increasingly on hackers’ radar. With sensitive employee data and financial information at stake, it’s crucial to stay ahead of the game. Here are the top threats you need to watch out for and how you can ...more >

HR departments are under increasing pressure to manage vast amounts of employee data while maintaining compliance, efficiency, and accuracy. From onboarding paperwork and contracts to payroll details and performance reviews, handling documents manually is not only time-consuming but also prone to errors. This is where digital document management comes in, ...more >

Managing document approvals across multiple sites can be a daunting task, especially when various teams, departments, or locations are involved. Delays, miscommunication, and lost documents can hinder productivity, leading to frustration and inefficiencies. However, with the right strategies and tools, you can streamline the approval process and keep things running ...more >

Effective communication and collaboration are pivotal to organisational success. Employee hubs have emerged as indispensable tools that streamline internal operations, enhance productivity, and encourage a cohesive workplace culture. Here are five reasons why your business should consider integrating employee hubs into your operations: 1. Centralised Communication and Information Accessibility: Employee ...more >

Engaging your workforce goes beyond just offering competitive salaries and benefits; it involves creating an environment where employees feel valued, connected, and empowered. In today’s competitive business landscape, employee engagement is more critical than ever. A well-engaged workforce can drive innovation, enhance customer satisfaction, and boost overall productivity. On the ...more >

As the winter months roll in, sole traders, independent business owners, and tradespeople may face unique challenges, including burnout. The decrease in daylight hours and the plummeting temperatures can make staying motivated and productive throughout the day difficult. In addition, the seasonal slowdown in business can create a greater risk ...more >

Artificial Intelligence is a double-edged sword when it comes to its impact on jobs. On the one hand, it has the potential to revolutionise industries, boost productivity, and create new job opportunities in AI development and related fields. On the other hand, it can lead to job displacement, skill mismatches, ...more >

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly emerged as one of the most transformative technologies of our time, revolutionising industries and reshaping the way we live, work, and interact. While AI holds tremendous potential for innovation and advancement, it also raises a host of ethical and practical concerns. In this article, we ...more >

How often have you been asked to sign, approve, or acknowledge receipt of something? Now think about how many times you have asked the same of someone else. ...more >

Data security is a critical issue for businesses of all sizes. With the increasing prevalence of cyber-attacks and data breaches, companies are under immense pressure to ensure the safety and privacy of their data. The ISO 27001 standard is an internationally recognized, information security management system (ISMS) standard that provides ...more >

The final part of our online employee communications quiz asks you a few questions about employee benefits. This sometimes undervalued area can really pay dividends to the employer as well as the team. Do employee benefits have a place in the modern work environment? A little perk here and there ...more >

In our communication assessment quiz, compliance is one of the four key areas, with very good reason. GDPR and other compliance requirements must be met, and that means the secure storage and transfer of sensitive information. Why is communication so important to compliance GDPR – never in the history of ...more >

Effective employee communication is vital if you want your business to run smoothly. The problem is that a lack of communication isn’t always easy to spot. We designed our short employee communication quiz to help you give a defined score to show how well you are doing when it comes ...more >

Bringing a big problem to a simple solution When it comes to resolving a large problem, there is nothing like reaching a solution that produces a simple-to-use easy fix. That is exactly what our edocument system provided for one client with a team spread over multiple locations. The problem presented ...more >

With the changing workplace comes a change in communication. Remote working is here to stay, and it is altering our workplace needs. So, how do you deal with communication on a large scale when you have remote employees? Everything is no longer in one place The change in the way ...more >

We all rely on our devices these days. In fact, we use our mobiles and tablets for everything from banking to games. You cannot help but admire what that does to improve our lives. The ability to access the internet and cloud-based materials for work on a pocket-sized device is ...more >

I am sure it has been said many times before (including in these blogs), but the speed with which the IT sector evolves is incredible. New technologies develop and become the norm within an amazingly short space of time. Remote access to the work environment is one of these. It ...more >

Have you noticed how we always seem to be ready to reduce the importance of something? Maybe it’s a Britishness thing that makes us do this, but we tend to downplay our achievements. Humility and modesty are great things, but I sometimes wonder how healthy that is when it extends ...more >

As I write this, we can all see the end of lockdown approaching. It has been a strange experience, to say the least, and for many people, it meant working from home for the first time. Here at SSLPost, we were lucky to be a little more prepared than most ...more >

If you are preparing a business case for the switch to electronic payslips, this blog is for you! Our simple comparison table has been expanded and classified to make addressing those key issues as easy as pie. ...more >

There is still confusion amongst many companies as to what is considered to be Personal Data under GDPR. Read our blog to learn more about the key definitions and how to identify a breach ...more >

When was the last time we used brand new technology or are we just revamping technology of the past? Why change what already works, for something different? Read more in our blog, here ...more >

If you think that an epayslip portal is just for PAYE information, think again. In this blog we discuss the various uses of a secure portal and how this can benefit your business ...more >

In this blog, we discuss how the organisation of your company data affects the efficiency of your business; from payroll to automatic enrolment. Read more, here ...more >

In this blog, we outline the advantages for both security and privacy of sending personal or sensitive data via secure file transfer rather than “normal” email. Is it fiddly or complex? Will it impact your daily processes? You can read more, here ...more >