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Back in October last year, the Government introduced a new piece of legislation that will result in all businesses having to ‘auto-enrol’ eligible employees into a qualifying pension scheme. This applies to all UK employers including charities and those with only one employee. Continue Reading
I am mindful to write this week about the various types of HR advice and support that can be offered to small and medium sized businesses. In my simple mind, I would put these into three categories. First, is the call-centre approach, second is the support provided by firms of solicitors and last, but by… Continue Reading
The need for confidentiality and privacy is essential when dealing with people issues in the workplace. Continue Reading
However well you manage your business, in the current economic climate, there is always the possibility that you may need to reduce your operating costs. Whilst most businesses never want to let people go – in small businesses your colleagues are often your friends too – the over-riding factor must be to save your business… Continue Reading
Firstly, as we move seamlessly from December into January, I would like to wish all readers of our website a very Happy New Year and I hope that 2013 is good to you and your respective businesses. Continue Reading
Following the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement it seems as though the current period of austerity is set to continue throughout 2013. But what impact will this have on business employing people? Continue Reading
Two important pieces of legislation came into effect this month – the new pensions provisions and an increase in the national minimum wage. Continue Reading
The average number of days taken off sick by employees fell during 2012 to 6 days. This is the equivalent to firms losing 2.8% of working time – against 3.6% the previous year. Continue Reading
Over the years I’ve worked with many companies who either have or have been working towards achieving Investors in People (IIP) accreditation. Likewise, I’ve come across as many sceptics who think that IIP is a sham and a waste of time and effort. Many within this latter category want the kudos of having the ‘badge’… Continue Reading
So summer is over and its getting nearer to that time of year when people develop what is widely known as a winter ‘sniffle’. Harmless you may think, but then according to the Telegraph, sickness reportedly costs the UK economy £6.5bn a year. Of course it is unlikely that workforces in the UK consider a… Continue Reading
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