With holidays both at home and abroad being cancelled in line with the coronavirus restrictions, unsurprisingly many employees are cancelling their annual leave as their plans have now changed.
read moreOver the last few weeks, at least 35,000 people found themselves out of work as numerous industries made redundancies in direct response to the coronavirus pandemic.
read moreThe rapid advancement of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) has changed the way we all live and work and the measures taken by the UK Government to try to control the spread of the virus has led to employers and employees asking numerous questions about the future of work.
read moreOn Wednesday 18 March, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson stated from Friday 20 March, schools in England would be closed “until further notice”.
read moreThese are unprecedented times.
read moreThe recent outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus) has highlighted the importance of basic hygiene and common sense when it comes to preventing the spread of contagious diseases.
read moreWith less than six weeks before the gender pay gap reporting deadline, the CIPD has offered advice to the thousands of employers who are yet to meet legal reporting requirements.
read moreWith people living longer and remaining fitter and active than the generation before, many workers wish to continue to work long past the age they can claim their state pension.
read moreIt’s no recent revelation that motivated employees are more productive employees.
read moreMany small businesses don’t tend to have a dedicated HR person and as a result, the management of HR administration such as approving holidays, managing sickness, and employee training and development, will often by default land in the laps of busy senior employees.
read moreCoronavirus has hit global headlines over the last few weeks with the death toll now at 560, with more than 28,000 confirmed cases in China (Feb 2020).
read moreToday is Time to Talk Day a campaign which encourages everyone to be more open about mental health – to talk, to listen, to change lives.
read moreTempted to call in sick today? You’re not alone, as today (Monday 3 February) is traditionally the day when most people are likely to ‘pull a sickie’.
read moreWith the imminent Brexit date getting ever closer, currently scheduled for this Friday (31st January) there is still a great deal of confusion and ambiguity surrounding what will happen to EU citizens coming to the UK to live and work after we leave the EU.
read moreA variety of employment law reforms are scheduled to come into effect in April 2020.
read moreHow is your Monday going? It is the start of a new week, probably lots to do, reading and actioning emails and maybe planning ahead for yourself and your team members.
read moreIR35, which was introduced in 2000, is an anti-tax avoidance rule that applies to all contractors and freelancers who do not fall under HM Revenue & Customs’ definition of being self-employed.
read moreBeing at work is no longer seen as a separate life for employees these days.
read moreA new National Living Wage will be introduced this year, coming into effect from 1 April 2020 and will see low-paid workers earn nearly a thousand pounds more a year. Rebranded from the Minimum Wage in 2016, the policy has helped to cut the number of people officially defined as being on low pay – […]
read moreIt’s the start of a brand new year and a brand new decade but if you want your business to succeed in 2020 you need to look after your employees, as they really are your greatest asset. By getting the best out of your employees, by treating them fairly and providing growth opportunities you can […]
read moreA new year can signal a new beginning with new goals and resolutions, new plans and new directions.
read moreWith the UK going to the polls on 12th December, for the first time since 1923, it’s not just the Christmas party that colleagues might be discussing in the office over the coming weeks.
read moreAs the Christmas party season draws ever closer, it provides an opportunity to reflect on the successes of the past year and of course to relax and have some fun with colleagues. It is a season of fun festivities and for many, it really is the most wonderful time of the year!
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