Managing staff

You know you need to train your staff – but a lot of managers and leaders can forget that they need to keep developing and learning as well. In this section we have some practical resources that address some of the most common managerial challenges – holding honest conversations, managing conflict, building resilience and creating a happier workforce. You can also get started with accessing training in management and team leadership skills.

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Resources to develop management skills

Tips for creating a happier workforce

A happier workforce is often more productive, which is better for your business. This article sets out tips for how you can create a more productive and happier workforce.

Small and big things to make happier employees

Holding honest conversations

This webinar provides a structured approach to ensure you are thoroughly prepared emotionally to hold an honest conversation.

Take your first step in tackling honest conversations

Managing conflict

This webinar will support leaders in understanding why healthy conflict is important for creating high performing teams and how to manage it.

Manage conflict in a productive way

Building resilience and supporting team wellbeing

When it comes to enhancing wellbeing, building resilience will help a leader and their teams to flourish.

See how you can help your team become more resilient

Leadership and management skills

Develop the leadership and management skills you need to run your business effectively.

Find out what training is available

Developing team leadership skills

Create a culture in your business where leadership skills are acknowledged and rewarded.

Learn more about developing leaders

Articles

Posted on November 12, 2025 |

Christmas crafters urged to check tax rules

People making money from Christmas crafts, seasonal market stalls, or selling festive items are being urged to check if they need to tell HMRC about their earnings. As the festive season approaches, HMRC's Help for Hustles campaign is reminding anyone earning extra income from activities like making Christmas decorations, upcycling furniture for seasonal sales, or running market stalls, that they will need to tell HMRC if they earn more than £1,000.

News

Events

13th November 202510:00 am - 4:00 pmFREE

Business Automation for Beginners: Day 1

This beginner-friendly workshop helps you feel more confident using everyday digital platforms like Google Docs, Trello, and Asana. You’ll learn how to map out tasks, reduce repetition, and set up basic workflows, even if you’re brand new to tech. Perfect for those looking to replace paperwork with simple, time-saving solutions.

Intermediate

Resources

Posted on November 5, 2025 |

Webinar Recording: 🟢 Data Protection Essentials

In this engaging and practical webinar series, Privacy Protect Group Ltd will guide you through everything you need to know to build a confident, compliant, and resilient approach to data protection in your business. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your practices, each session is designed to build your understanding step-by-step.

Webinars

Posted on October 13, 2025 |

Webinar Series: Data Analytics for Smarter Decisions

Data Analytics for Smarter Decisions, is a nine part online workshop series designed to help businesses at every stage of their data journey, from those just starting out to those ready to explore artificial intelligence and compliance. Each session is practical, jargon free and grounded in real business use cases, ensuring participants leave with tools and knowledge they can apply immediately.

Steps into Digital Webinars