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People Management
The people who work in a floristry business are the building blocks of its success. Without them, there would be no business. However, understanding the best way to manage, reward, retain and attract the right people can be tricky.
That’s why we’ve pulled together advice on everything from recruiting and training staff to how to handle HR issues compliantly with help from one of our key partners Croner. We also have document templates and employment contracts available to give you the tools you need to succeed.


Teamwork: Building a Strong, Happy & Motivated Team.
Floral industry expert Karen Barnes extolls the virtues of great teamwork in your business and suggests ways to achieve it.

Karen Barnes
Dec 16, 20253 min read


Recognising and Managing Stress
Learn how to identify and manage stress in your work and personal life, with advice from Health Assured.

Health Assured
Nov 17, 20255 min read


Top Five Things to Remember When Recruiting
getting things right at the recruitment stage helps you avoid issues arising later

Croner
Nov 11, 20253 min read


How to Keep Staff When There’s No Money for a Pay Rise
Your best employees work hard because they’re passionate about what they do. But even they still probably want more money....

Croner
Oct 2, 20254 min read


Most Common Risk to Health and Safety in the Workplace
All workplaces have a shared number of health and safety hazards that appear across industries and environments. The main issue many employers face is that identifying these common risks to health and safety can sometimes be tricky, especially if they’re not glaringly obvious. This can mean, as a result they may get overlooked because of the less obvious nature of the hazard. Contact a Croner Health and Safety advisor for expert advice on identifying hazards and how to conduc

Croner
Sep 30, 20252 min read


How to Identify and Support Employees in Distress
Some days you may notice stress in your people, particularly during busy periods where all hands are on deck. Though sadly, there may be occasions where an individual appears ‘on the edge’. Perhaps they’re taking more sick days than usual, are disengaged and withdrawn and seem not quite themselves. Identifying the signs of distress in your employees is one thing, supporting the individual is another. We’ll guide you through how to spot the signs, provide support and how you c

Health Assured
Sep 25, 20257 min read


The Importance of a Formal Disciplinary Policy
Employment law experts Croner explain why your business needs a well documented disciplinary process.

Croner
Sep 4, 202510 min read


Employment Rights Bill 2025 - What You Need to Know - FREE Webinar
To help you adapt to these changes the Floristry Trade Club have teamed up with Key Partner Croner to offer a free webinar, open to everyone.

Croner
Aug 7, 20252 min read


Employment Tribunals: How to Protect Your Business
Our guide covers the common causes of employment trials and what your first steps should be if you find yourself faced with one. Running your own team is rewarding, but if you find yourself being taken to an employment tribunal, it can be daunting, stressful and costly. Our legal experts from FSB Legal Protection Scheme explain what is involved in an employment tribunal, the issues that could cause one and the added protection available for FSB members at no extra cost.

Federation of Small Businesses
Jul 30, 20254 min read


Working Time Regulations - Essential Guidance for Employers
The Working Time Regulations 1998 is the leading piece of legislation that determines your employees’ working hours. It dictates many of the rules and regulations concerning periods of work and is a vital piece of legislation to understand. Failure to comply with these regulations can seriously harm your reputation and lead to costly employment tribunals. For detailed information on UK Working Time Regulations and to ensure your business is fully compliant with the latest l

Croner
Jul 10, 20256 min read


Why Your Business Should Invest in Mental Health First Aiders
According to the RIDDOR statistics between 2023 and 2024, workers suffering from work related stress, anxiety and depression numbered almost 0.8million, with approximately 300,000 new cases. One method businesses can employ to help combat these numbers is to invest in Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA), trained individuals to offer guidance and support to employees. Director of Health and Safety at Croner, Chris Wagstaff comments: “Oftentimes employers look at mental health as

Croner
Jun 12, 20254 min read


Tips on Hiring New Employees
Hiring a new employee costs more than simply their salary. In fact, when hiring a new staff member at the average UK salary of £27,600, the true cost to you, on average, for the first year of that employment is around £62,890* . As a small business, then, you should consider the following when taking on a new team member. What to consider when hiring new employees Recruitment Recruiters and recruitment firms are typically paid on commission and will often bill a fee equivalen

British Business Bank
May 30, 20255 min read
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