In this blog, we’ll explore the reasons behind the death of the Christmas party, because according to People Management more than half of employees didn’t attend their Christmas party in 2023, and what this shift might mean for workplace culture.

I want to tell you two stories about carrying out formal performance appraisal, review or supervision in two different types of organisations.  Both organisations employ 18 people, one is a childcare pre-school, and the other is a marketing agency.

You’ve just hired a new employee. They seem great on paper and in the interview, but how do you really know if they’re the right fit for your company?  The answer is simple: you don’t, not yet anyway. That’s why probationary periods are so important for any business. When you bring on new staff, you need time to properly assess their abilities, monitor their performance, and determine if they mesh well with your existing team. 

You’d love to employ a team to help take the business to the next level, but where do you start?