The Proposed Worker’s Bill – What Impact Could It Have On Your Business
The world of work has undergone significant changes in recent years, with an increasing number of workers employed on a casual or gig basis. The ONS reported that 26.2% of non-permanent workers in the UK were on zero-hours contracts in 2019 and In 2020 alone, and this is likely to have increased since due to […]
Employers Can Expect To Attract Less Talent With A 5-Day Week!
Employers Can Expect To Attract Less Talent With A 5-Day Week! A recent study from IWG found that an overwhelming majority of HR professionals (83%) think that hybrid working is necessary to attract top talent – that means stepping away from a 5 day week! To stand out in the competitive landscape of recruiting top […]
Women & Black Barristers Are Disproportionately Affected By Bullying & Discrimination At Work
A survey conducted by the Bar Council reveals that women and black barristers are more likely to suffer from bullying, harassment, or discrimination in law firms, Crown Prosecution Services (CPS), or Government Legal Departments. According to the report: 25% of women were reported to have experienced bullying and harassment compared to 10.2% of men. black, […]
Is It Back To The Office For Creative & IT Roles in 2023?
According to Adzuna’s latest research, the UK is experiencing a resurgence of in-person working across industries such as Creative & Design and IT. This is after nearly three years of workers being asked to adapt to working from home due to the conditions imposed by the pandemic. A study was conducted between January 2020 and […]
Salary & work-life balance are the primary motivators for new jobs in the UK
A recent survey from the International Career Institute (ICI) highlights that as jobs become increasingly demanding and the hours become longer, work-life balance is becoming just as important as salary when it comes to the factors most likely to motivate workers to change roles. With the rise of technology, it has become easier for companies […]
New Year Holiday Booking Rush Highlights The Importance Of Effective Absence Management
As the winter months roll on and new year calendars are synced for the year ahead, employers should prepare for a flood of annual leave requests to come rolling in. If you’re still relying on paper records or excel spreadsheets, now is the time to prioritise upgrading to a well-structured digital system that can handle […]
Family Businesses: Potential Employment Issues
Family businesses form a large section of private enterprises and contribute significantly to the UK economy. While the strong shared values and loyalty associated with family businesses are important factors to their success, the informality of employment relationships can cause issues, which we discuss below. Benefits of a family businesses Generally, family businesses has a […]
IR35 Reform: How To Prepare Your Business
Reforms to IR35 will be introduced from April 2021, which will require medium and large private businesses to consider the employment status of contractors they engage for tax purposes. We outline below the five main things to think about so that your business is ready for the changes ahead. Which contractors will be covered by […]
IR35 Reform
What Employment Law Changes To Expect In 2021
This article will outline the scheduled Employment Law amendments that we can begin preparing for in 2021. This will cover the following upcoming amendments; New immigration system; IR35 review and reforms; Annual National Minimum Wage rises; Expected Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Changes; Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement amendments; Further extended redundancy protections in relation […]
