The rise and rise of the apprentice
6 to 10 March 2017 was the tenth annual National Apprenticeship Week (#NAW2017) and with…
March 28, 2017 By Ellie Hibberd
Watch Out! – Increase to Employees’ Statutory Payments
April is very nearly here again and that means it’s time for the now customary…
March 28, 2017 By Stephens Scown
Managing holiday allowances
For quite a few organisations, 31st March is the end of the holiday year. Holiday…
March 27, 2017 By Mark Roby
YOU’RE HIRED … so now what?
Whether a seasoned employer, or taking on your first employee, it can be easy to…
February 8, 2017 By Chris Morse
Working Time and the National Minimum Wage
Compliance with the National Minimum Wage (NMW) is high up the government’s agenda and should…
February 8, 2017 By Hazel Sanders
Holiday pay – don’t get caught out
Here’s our recap and practical steps on the issue of holiday pay. Result Based Commission…
February 8, 2017 By Hazel Sanders
National minimum wage increases
Historically, the National Minimum Wage (“NMW”) has been reviewed in October each year following recommendations…
February 8, 2017 By Ellie Hibberd
World Mental Health Day – mental health at work
Today is World Mental Health Day, so it is important to remember the shocking statistic…
February 8, 2017 By Verity Slater
Top five tips for effective management of employee performance
Don’t ignore poor performance. You know how it goes, you have a full day ahead…
February 6, 2017 By Verity Slater
Case study: supporting managers to deal with difficult conversations
Handling difficult conversations with staff is something which many managers struggle with, and while it…
January 31, 2017 By Stephens Scown
“Talkin’ ‘bout my generation….”
When The Who released ‘My Generation’ in 1965 (bear with me Millenials!) little would they…
January 27, 2017 By Mark Roby
You’re Stressing Me Out!
In a world where everyone seems under pressure and managing a business is an increasingly…
January 24, 2017 By Verity Slater