With 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!
read moreToday marks the end of Alcohol Awareness Week and in this blog our Senior HR Coordinator, Olivia Gunson looks at the issues around alcohol in the workplace.
read moreIs the old adage ‘nice people finish last’ always true? Small acts of kindness in the workplace benefit not just the receiver, but also the giver and the whole organisation, thereby creating a positive workplace culture. It is important for employers to create an environment where employees have mutual respect, feel valued and appreciated as […]
read moreUnfortunately these days, bullying does not get left in the school playground and for some it continues well into adulthood, making their lives miserable.
read moreWe live in a world where stress is almost unavoidable, it is part of our everyday lives and although it can be beneficial; allowing us to stay focused and motivated.
read moreHere, our Talent Manager, Paul Steed outlines the steps to complete when applying for a DBS check.
read moreThis Thursday is Halloween and here in the UK, celebrations to mark the date are a growing trend, with many workplaces now getting into the fiendish fun! But gone are the days when we used to bob for apples and perhaps make a poorly crafted costume out of a discarded bed sheet.
read moreRecently announced research from insurance provider Aviva has identified the regions in the UK with the highest and lowest proportion of workers who are primarily based at home. Powys in Wales tops the table, with 25.7% of workers based at home. This was then followed by Kensington and Chelsea (25.0%) area and Brighton and Hove […]
read moreIn an ever-aging workforce the ‘MakeMenopauseMatter’ Campaign was launched in 2018 to highlight the lack of menopause awareness in society.
read moreWhen recruiting as an SME, should you utilise your internal team or engage with an agency? This is an age-old question with no definitive, or even correct, answer.
read moreThis week is National Adoption Week, which aims to raise awareness of the adoption process, and the importance of finding loving permanent families for vulnerable children.
read moreA probationary period is usually given to workers when they start a new job. It is a contractual pre-determined period of time whereby the employee should work towards becoming a fully performing team member as well as a period whereby the both company and the employee can assess their suitability for the role.
read moreToday is World Mental Health Day, aimed at raising awareness and educate people on a subject that has been too stigmatised for too long.
read moreJury service is relatively rare (with only 35% of people being called) so it is common to be unsure of what to do if your employee tells you they have been called to serve!
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