When did you last have your contract(s) of employment reviewed? If the answer is “um, around the time David Beckham married Posh Spice,” then it’s time to get them reviewed. Why? Well, firstly, having up-to-date contracts of employment makes it clear for both you and your employees what the rules are and what’s expected of…
Boots the Chemist are the latest to tell all employees it’s time to get back into the office, 5 days a week. Until now, a hybrid working arrangement has been in place. There are definitely pros and cons to hybrid working, but more and more companies are demanding that staff ditch their hybrid models in…
Last week, we asked you what your thoughts were on sharing interview questions with candidates in advance of their interview. The results were interesting! Of the 57 votes:• 77% said you’d be happy to share them• 14% said they wouldn’t• 9% were undecided I honestly wasn’t expecting that, and I think if I’d asked that…
Last night’s FIFE WOMEN IN BUSINESS AGM… …was absolutely fabulous (dahlings)! If you’re a women in business, either your own or someone else’s, and you’re looking for a group of ambitious, talented, friendly and supportive women to meet up with once a month, this group is for you. I’ve had incredible support over the past…
Brace yourself – this is going to be gushier than an Academy Award Winner’s speech!! We’re a whole year old today and I couldn’t be happier! Over the past year I’ve learned so much including: • Coming up with a company name isn’t as easy as you might think • Accountancy is a black art;…
This time last year I was preparing to launch the business. I’d never had thought a year down the line I’d be receiving testimonials like this! #lovemyjob “I’ve had the privilege of working with Tracey over the past six months, and her impact has been truly transformative. As Chief Executive, ensuring our organisation has a…
Putting your faith in someone you don’t know is likely to feel quite daunting… Add in your hard-earned cash and your business reputation and it could be infinitely more so. So, if we haven’t yet worked together, or even met, here’s a little bit about me and my background – it’s a tiny snapshot but…
There is currently no statutory right to carer’s leave in the UK, however as early as April next year we will see the Carer’s Leave Act 2023 come into force. There is currently no statutory right to carer’s leave in the UK but it’s estimated that over two million people in employment in the UK…
What YOU can do to attract and keep your people Over the past few months I’ve chatted with so many small and medium sized business owners for whom recruitment and retention continues to be a major headache. We’re told there’s been a sharp rise in UK starting salaries recently, as businesses do their best to…
Be honest here business owners – how comfortable are you with the thought of tackling a workplace bully? What do we even mean by that – what does bullying look like? That’s the problem, it can take many forms. The impact though, can be significant and not only for the person being bullied but for…