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There have recently been more furlough scheme amendments since it was recently announced that the Job Retention Scheme is now extended until 31st March 2021. From this, there have been a flurry of questions about details, in particular relating to...
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What’s the Situation for Business Support Amongst the Ever Changing COVID Lockdown Rules? Some details are now emerging of COVID business support and financial help in lockdown. We can all be forgiven for the throwing of hands in the air and...
We are living in the most turbulent and uncertain times any of us has known. Perceptions of how the world has worked have been turned on their head. Issues that once seemed peripheral are now mainstream: climate change, the meaning of democracy,...
Direct discrimination is, of course, illegal. There are protected characteristics that are listed in the Equality Act 2010. These make it clear that to discriminate on the basis of any of these will likely result in legal action being taken. The...
Why Should A Small Business Be Outsourcing HR? In the evolution of small business, there comes a time when the need to outsource HR becomes a necessity. This often is when the business leader will have to deal with one or more of the main aspects...
Why do I need a HR Strategy? Whether you are a small business owner or an ambitious employee, the dream is what gets you up, keeps you motivated and keeps you going when frustration sets in. Unlike DelBoy in Only Fools and Horses who took each day...
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What are Employee Benefits? Traditional benefits are still as important as ever, including annual leave, a company pension and career progression. However, employee benefits are becoming essential for today’s workforce. And that is especially so...
Mental wellbeing at work is one of the biggest HR challenges facing businesses. This has never been more true than at the moment, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Research shows that over 16 million people experience a mental health problem each year....