Having a positive workplace is an essential part of the success of your business. It is a great investment to make and positivity breeds positivity, so start small and watch it grow. Here are 10 ideas...
April 11, 2018
Work-related stress, anxiety and depression are experienced by 1 in 6 British workers each year. This ill-health is costing business in the region of £26 billion each year due to increased staff turno...
March 25, 2018
Managing stress in the workplace is good for business. Around 12 million working days each year are lost due to workplace stress. Stress has a major impact on employees physical and mental health and...
March 6, 2018
Our winter weather is becoming an issue when it comes to making sure we can all get around and make it into work. When adverse weather affects your business what do you do? Do you have to pay employ...
February 28, 2018
This month sees the 17th consecutive Student Volunteering Week in the UK. Over 60 educational establishments will be taking part in volunteering activities. This year the theme is Student Civic Engage...
February 15, 2018
Zero hours contracts have received a lot of negative press recently. However, this is generally due to how they have been misunderstood and abused! There is no legal definition of a ‘zero hour...
February 8, 2018
Do you have a difficult employee? We’ve all been there. Worked with a colleague for whom the normal rules just don’t seem to apply. Their behaviour tolerated because ‘they’ve always been like that! Wh...
November 21, 2017
So the festive season is nearly upon us. But how do employers make sure that it’s business as usual whilst your team is in festive mode? Firstly communicate with your team...
November 21, 2017
Employment relationships There are various employment laws that govern employment relationships between a business and its’ employees. This infographic is designed to give you a basic understanding of...
November 19, 2017
Balancing family life and work can be very challenging for parents. Creating family-friendly policies is not only benefits your staff but is also good for business. Parents also have specific rights u...
November 19, 2017
Employment law is a complex area full of pitfalls. It's important to get it right. SME employers should understand the key areas of employment law that will affect them. Basic terms and conditions of...
November 15, 2017
1 in 10 babies born worldwide is premature. That accounts for 15 million births each year, so it is more common than you think. The birth of a baby is a significant event for anyone. If baby arrives...
November 15, 2017
Are you struggling to manage your employees sickness absence? Staff sickness is an unavoidable part of running a business. According to the CIPD, staff sickness absence cost an average of £522 per emp...
August 12, 2017
With the ever- increasing complexity of taxation and employment legislation since the introduction of Real Time Information reporting and auto-enrolment, running your own payroll can be time-consuming...
May 11, 2017
