More than a fifth of small business owners offer no employees benefits Small businesses are suffering a staff brain drain with nearly one in five workers quitting each year for new jobs blaming poor employee benefits, according to research from...
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More than 90% of the first small employers required to put their staff into a workplace pension have now complied with the law
More than 90% of the first small employers required to put their staff into a workplace pension have now complied with the law, showing that automatic enrolment is successful for all sizes of employer. The Pensions Regulator’s compliance and...
Are your employees satisified? 5 reasons they may be fed up
It can be a real blow when a trusted employee hands in their notice, especially for SMEs with a small workforce. Life brings new opportunities and your loyal staff-member may have simply found a post which suits them better; you shouldn’t assume...
Why HR is essential for small businesses
Why HR is essential for small businesses People are the greatest asset to any business, however this is specifically true for small businesses where several roles can be occupied by one person and successful growth is contingent on securing and...
Big employment law issues for smaller employers
Big employment law issues for smaller employers What SMEs should look out for during 2016 Employment continues to be a highly politicised issue and significant changes to the law governing it have been brought in nearly every year during the last...
Britains performance management not fit for purpose
Britain's performance management not fit for purpose Latest research from global professional services company Towers Watson suggests just 36% of companies in the UK consider their performance management process to be effective. In addition, one in...
Using Childcare Vouchers in February half term
Using Childcare Vouchers in February half term February half term is just around the corner, unless you live in Bristol or Sheffield - in which case, it's here already! It may not seem like a long time since your children have returned to school,...
92% of employers say pensions attract and motivate staff
92% of employers say pensions attract and motivate staff Some 92% of employers believe that workplace pensions attract, retain and motivate workers, according to research by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and Mercer. The report, A view...