So if you think your employee has set up a competing business, first thing is not to panic! Actually, who am I kidding – of course you’re going to panic. And you’ll feel angry and disappointed and let down and then angry again. Before you go acting on any emotion...
Mental health awareness week 2023 also happens to fall over my birthday and whilst life hasn’t turned out quite as I planned, as I enter my last year in my 40s, I am eternally grateful to be right where I am – where I am meant to be. When I became a parent I had lots...
Changes are afoot - post termination restrictions and Brexit.Ok so not the most exciting content but necessary just the same. Post-termination restrictions The first proposed change I wanted to tell you about is that the Government are saying that they intend to...
Money, Money, Money ...Thank you Abba It's not a very happy Monday really as it's cold and grey outside but here I am, bringing a little ray of sunshine to your life by reminding you all about the statutory rate increases from next month. I know, I know.. I'm the...
Welcome to 2023! I know, I say that like I'm in some way responsible for its creation but I'd like to think I can help you with how it goes for you and your business this year - Back to basics...New Year and all that. New Year Resolutions I'd love to know.. are you a...
Baby it's cold outside...but at least you don't have to worry about your staff working from home. Or do you? Yes, it's absolutely freezing isn't it?While you know you've got a duty of care towards your employees in the office or workplace (did you know that there's a...
This wintery morning I thought I'd give you a heads-up on flexible working requests- there are big changes afoot. The Government has published its response to a consultation on updating flexible working laws and there are some key points to note.Currently, flexible...
As if the Autumn budget announcements yesterday weren't enough to send you running for the gin (other tipples are available), we have more news. This time, it's the fact that the new minimum wage rates have been announced - money definitely talks.Without further ado,...
The real Living Wage for 2023 has increased by a whopping 10.1%.For the UK, it's increasing to £10.90/hour and for London it's £11.95. What is this real Living Wage? The real Living Wage is an hourly rate of pay set independently and updated annually (not the UK...
What a strange week - it's been emotional and everything feels up in the air.I'm sure you and your team are dealing with the passing of the Queen in your own way but if you have any questions about how to handle something or support your team at this time, please...
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