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Why hiring students and apprentices is good for business
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 Engagement. The intention is to help increase student employability and enhance their contribution
Zero hours contracts – what are they and how to use them
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 hours contract’ but it is a term used to define a
Dealing With Difficult Employees – Ignoring Issues Won’t Make Them Go Away!
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! When it comes to issues or problems, it can be
Top Christmas Tips for Employers – How To Avoid HR Issues at Christmas
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 and set expectations. You don’t want to be accused of being a
Employment Law for SME Employers – Employment Relationships
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 your legal obligations. Areas covered include: Staff dismissals and disciplinaries Grievance policies Flexible working requests Duty
Employment Law for SME Employers – Family Friendly Policies
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 under UK law. UK employment Law – parental rights This infographic outlines some
Employment Law For SME Employers – Basic Terms and Conditions of Employment
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 employment The infographic below gives a quick overview of
How Well are You Managing Employee Sickness Absence?
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 employee in 2016. This is a substantial sum for smaller businesses.
Payroll Service
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 and complicated. And mistakes can lead to substantial penalties and an unhappy workforce. But help is at
