vivoHR & Training Blog

A good induction and onboarding process will be key to integrating new starters with your business and setting them up to succeed. The aim of both is to lay the foundation of a strong relationship between the employee and the organisation, but the two things do serve...

Recruitment and background checks go hand in hand for many employers although background checks can be conducted at any time if necessary. Background checks are used to confirm someone’s validity, honesty and ability to do the job. Different industries, businesses and...

The words inclusion and inclusivity are used a lot in relation to the workplace, and often seem to be rather interchangeable, or linked with other words such as diversity and equality. Let’s break down what these words really mean and why inclusion – or inclusivity –...

You have probably heard the terms neurodiversity and neurodiverse being used more frequently over recent years. But do you really know what they mean and why understanding them is important for your business? In this blog we run through the basics of understanding...

So begins a summer of sport! The Euros are upon us! Football fans will be over the moon, non-fans less than impressed with what seems like hundreds of matches on TV over the next few weeks. And even if you aren’t a football fan there’s plenty more choice during the...

Strategic employee benefits can significantly impact team satisfaction, engagement, loyalty and retention ... and have a positive effect on the standard of their work and effort.   In today’s competitive job market, employers need to differentiate themselves...

Putting the focus on retaining your team with engagement and job satisfaction.  Gallup’s 2023 State of the Global Workplace Report found that the majority of the world’s employees are “quiet quitting”, meaning that they are slowly disengaging from...

Are your company culture and values at odds with your policies? Do your employees even know what your company culture and values are? Value-driven policies are the best way to build a culture where both your people and the business thrive.  Let’s start with a few key...

Over these last few years, remote and hybrid working has become the new normal. But it’s not as simple as it might sound. For employers, there are lots of considerations. At vivoHR we know how hard it is to keep all the plates spinning when taking care of your staff...