Five Questions To Ask Your Employees This Week If you speak to most employers, they’ll probably tell you that they have a pretty good grasp on what’s going on in their workplace. There’s small talk over sandwiches in the canteen, and important discussions in the meeting rooms. You probably feel like you have your finger…
Calling last orders on the post-work pint? The tradition of enjoying a cold pint after a hard day at work is one that’s been carried down through generations, and plenty of us are familiar with the comforting feeling of putting the world to rights over a few drinks with colleagues. The world’s changing though,…
Euro 2016 – A Guide For Employers Whether you love it or hate it, there’s no escaping from football at the minute. We’re currently slap bang in the middle of Euro 2016, and as a business owner, it’s likely that you’ll have to handle some issues that go a little deeper than arguing with…
What you really need to know about offering work experience The idea of giving local young people the opportunity to get a taste of the world of employment can be an appealing one, for many reasons. Offering work experience roles can strengthen your reputation, give you an immense amount of satisfaction, and ensure that…
Is Your Workplace Ready For The Summer? The days are getting longer, and the temperature is finally on the rise. Chat is the office has turned to bikini diets and discount airlines. The pavements are packed full with joggers and cyclists. There’s no denying that summer is very firmly on the horizon. But is…
How to avoid costly legal action against your business When you’re in the business of HR support, you often find yourself having in-depth conversations about how company owners can avoid legal action. Of course, we offer services that go way beyond this. We can help you to boost your profits, create a happier and…
Four strategies for reducing absenteeism According to research by PwC, the annual cost of sickness absence has rocketed to £29 billion for UK organisations. Simply put, staff are calling in sick, and for many businesses it’s having a severe impact on the bottom line. If you want to mitigate the impact, it’s time to…
Your guide to minimising conflict in a family business Being part of a family business can seem like a dream come true for many people. The opportunity to work alongside your nearest and dearest to pursue your goals and create financial independence is something that can have huge appeal, so it’s no surprise that…
National Living Wage: Make Sure You’re Ready Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past six months, you’ll no doubt be more than aware that the new regulations regarding National Living Wage will soon be rolled out. From 1st April 2016, workers in the UK aged over 25 earning the current minimum wage…
Dangerous Gas Release Results in Fine for Chemical Company It has been reported in recent news that the chemical company, Solvay Solutions UK Limited, has been ordered to pay a fine after an accidental dangerous gas release affected the surrounding atmosphere. After an investigation it was concluded that the gas escaped when its container…
