SMEs unprepared for older workforce
SMEs recognise the benefits of employing workers over 65 but many are not yet ready to meet the needs of an ageing workforce, a survey… Read More »SMEs unprepared for older workforce
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Employment law changes in effect
A number of changes to employment rules and regulations came into force with the start of the new financial year on 6 April. The changes… Read More »Employment law changes in effect
Case Study: Employee LinkedIn Account
Whitmar Publications Ltd v Gamage and others – Former employee ordered to give employer log-in details of a LinkedIn Account. Mr Gamage, Ms Wright, and… Read More »Case Study: Employee LinkedIn Account
Checklist: promoting positive mental health
Key things you can do to help maintain the mental health of your employees and help those with mental health problems remain in work and… Read More »Checklist: promoting positive mental health
Recruiting young people: best practice
In difficult times, young people can be particularly disadvantaged when it comes to recruitment and selection. As they leave school, college and/or university, they can… Read More »Recruiting young people: best practice
Getting savvy with staff benefits
Employee benefits, such as childcare vouchers or a pool car, can help businesses to improve staff retention, absence rates, productivity and relations. Recent research by… Read More »Getting savvy with staff benefits
Tax-free childcare will replace employer-supported childcare
In autumn 2015, employer-supported childcare will be replaced by a tax-free childcare scheme. However, employees may choose to remain in those schemes or switch to… Read More »Tax-free childcare will replace employer-supported childcare
Apprenticeships given high success score by BIS
According to recent Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) surveys the majority of apprenticeships provide benefits to apprentices and business, Eight out of ten… Read More »Apprenticeships given high success score by BIS
Employee awarded £27,000 for racial abuse directed at a colleague
In the case of Morgan v Halls of Gloucester, a black delivery driver for a fruit and vegetable business brought a case against his employer… Read More »Employee awarded £27,000 for racial abuse directed at a colleague
Getting new workers started: checklist
As we move towards the end of the year and with the economy showing signs of recovery, you may be planning to take on new… Read More »Getting new workers started: checklist