This week (24th February 2020) is workplace culture week! A whole week designed to help you focus on the culture within your business or perhaps just another marketing ploy to get us all talking about workplace benefits. Either way, taking some time to think about the...
There are three main types of employment contract: permanent employment contracts, fixed-term contracts and casual employment contracts. Documenting the specifics of the employment relationship in writing is not only a legal requirement but can also help you to...
With so many other demands, especially if you’re juggling the many responsibilities of a small business owner, managing health and safety can quickly fall to the bottom of the priority list. But accidents can occur at any time, even in low-risk environments, and...
In many businesses, especially those moving through a period of growth or transformation, you’ll likely find a mix of employee types, contractors and possibly also workers making up the work force. When you initially bring someone into your business, defining their...
Think of zero hours contracts and the 2016 Sports Direct scandal may well spring to mind. Big brand names like Uber and Deliveroo have also come under scrutiny recently for the exploitation of casual labourers, and zero hours contracts were a key topic of discussion...
It’s a fact; e-cigarettes are now increasingly popular across the UK, and they seem set to stay. But can you ban them? And what is the procedure of banning e-cigarettes in the workplace? Despite the health concerns that have been raised in recent months e-cigarettes...