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How to Create a Culture of Continuous Performance Conversations

This whitepaper HR resource looks at 6 steps to help implement continuous performance management in your organisation. From defining strategy to follow-through with consequences.

Managing Underperformance in a Hybrid World

This whitepaper explores the three ways in which the right management style can help underperformance in a hybrid world.

10 Steps to Creating a Successful Hybrid Workplace

In this resource we will outline 10 steps to help you to achieve success in your organisation when moving to a hybrid way of working.

The Internal Mobility Report: Drive Employee Engagement in 2021

Could the hiring of these employees internally into new roles within our business, otherwise known as ‘internal mobility’, be a catalyst to drive employee engagement for 2021?

How do you design an Appraisal process?

Not sure where to begin designing your appraisal process? Well, in this white paper, we provide a simple step-by-step guide, where we show you how to consider what the right appraisal should look like in your organisation as well as avoiding common mistakes.

Managing Underperformance in a virtual world

Has managing underperformance become more difficult in this current virtual world? In this white paper, we will explore three tips to avoid underperformance in the first place or perhaps even turn performance around.

Manager's Guides

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7 Simple Steps to Appraisals

This Managers Guide breaks down the 7 simple but essential steps for managers to achieve a smooth, effective appraisal process, helping to build productive, motivational conversations with their team.

7 Simple Steps to People Development

In this 7 Simple Steps to People Development we’ll look at the different ways the development of your staff can be achieved, as it doesn’t always mean costly training courses and lots of time away from the business.

7 Simple Steps to Career Discussions

Do you ever have career discussions? In this 7 Simple Steps to Career Discussions we’ll address the questions you need to ask and ensure that you may well have a member of your team taking your role…

7 Simple Steps to establishing a Performance Management Process

Performance management should be seen as much more than a process. The extent to which managers value it will make a huge difference to individual motivation and performance.

7 Simple Steps to One to One’s

In this Manager’s Guide on the 7 Simple Steps to One to One’s we’ll provide you with a framework which you can follow to ensure regular and quality dialogue with your teams.

7 Simple Steps to Effective Performance Appraisals

Performance appraisals, if badly structured and poorly managed, can cause significant damage and demotivate your staff sometimes to the point where they leave the organisation.

Infographics & Templates

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Learning and Development Resources

In this flyer, we provide direct links to all of our Learning and Development resources. These include infographics, blogs, webinars, podcasts, and a manager’s guide.

Practical Wellbeing Resources

In this flyer, we provide direct links to all of our practical mental health and wellbeing resources. These include infographics, blogs, webinar recordings, podcasts, and a template.

Managers Guide to Appraisal in 10 Simple Steps

This infographic breaks down the essential steps for managers to achieve a smooth, effective appraisal process, helping to build productive, motivational conversations with their team.

How to Prepare for your Appraisal in 5 Simple Steps

This infographic lays out clear, easy steps for employees preparing for their appraisal—from assessing past achievements to setting ambitious future goals.

Rethinking Performance Appraisals

In this resource, we explore the common issues with an appraisal process, what questions to ask and practical recommendations!

Appraisal Resources

In this flyer, we provide direct links to all of our Appraisal resources. These include blogs, podcasts, and e-Book.

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LMS (Learning Management System) what is it and how can it help your business?

Posted on 29th January 2025 by Lucinda Carney

An LMS or Learning Management System, is a software tool (an online, digital platform) that enables your company to manage, organise and deliver training programmes and educational content for employees. Working alongside Performance Management tools, to automate administrative tasks and improving efficiency.

7 Ways to Create an Effective Learning Culture – Actus Software

Posted on 21st January 2025 by Lucinda Carney

We were shocked to discover that 79% of polled respondents on a recent Actus webinar stated that they did not have an effective learning culture.

How SMEs Can Develop Their Staff in 3 Easy Steps

Posted on 14th January 2025 by Lucinda Carney

If you are a small business – do any of these small HR challenges sound familiar to you? We look at how you can develop your staff using 3 simple steps.

Videos

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Leeds Federated Housing Association – Would you recommend Actus?

Leeds Federated Housing Association – Is there anything you would change about the system?

Leeds Federated Housing Association – Why did you choose Actus?

Videos

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