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Entrepreneurs possess an array of remarkable characteristics that enable them to think creatively to solve problems and improve processes. When in a position to recruit, they have clearly achieved considerable business success and are experiencing so much growth, that...

There are 3 main types of employment status: self-employed, worker and employee. You may call your self-employed contractor a contractor, but is that the true reality of the engagement? Just because you employ somebody as a contractor, doesn’t automatically make them...

Recruiting based on company values is becoming increasingly common which is not surprising given the array of benefits that come with such an approach. Company values provide direction and alignment to a common vision. They align individual employee goals to overall...

Although redundancy is one of 5 potentially fair reasons for dismissal under the Employment Rights Act (1998), this is still dependent on following a fair and correct process. The consequences of getting this wrong could be disastrous to the survival of a business,...

This article explains 3 key duties that an employer must be aware of throughout the employment relationship. They are implied terms of the contract which must be met, regardless of whether they are expressly stated in the contract of employment. Duty of mutual trust...

How often do you think about what you should do for your employees, rather than what they should do for you? The employment relationship goes beyond the exchange of time for money and a contract of employment forms a two-way relationship in which a degree of equity...

  Covid-19 has drastically transformed the economy and the way that businesses within it operate. Many crisis management plans and responses were simply not adequate to counter the effects of the pandemic on the global economy. Business leaders have been forced...

  Has your business experienced growth through the global pandemic? Many businesses will be looking to grow their teams and welcome new employees in the coming months. The recruitment process can be an exciting time with employers eager to welcome fresh talent...

Research shows that organisations play a key role in social inequality and in the light of the murder of George Floyd and the ensuing ‘Black Lives Matter’ campaign, there is no better time for Companies to reflect inside on their policies and practices to use their...

In 2014 the Flexible Working Regulations were extended to give all employees with at least 26 weeks’ continuous service the right to request flexible working. However, research shows that 87% of employees would prefer to work more flexibly, yet only 10% of employees...