Legislation will soon be introduced that would give workers the right to be given tips, gratuities, and service charges in full, i.e., with no deductions for processing fees and for…
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‘Garden leave’ describes a period when employees are serving out their notice period but are not required to attend work; either because there is no work for them to do…
As each new lockdown comes around and employees everywhere feel the pain of isolation, the role of business owners becomes more and more difficult. From deteriorating mental health to the complications…
The Christmas party is a great opportunity to thank staff for their efforts over the last year, relax a little and get to know people outside of work. However, it’s…
At least four in 10 employers have raised some salaries in the hope of attracting suitable candidates, according to a survey by the Recruitment & Employment Confederation. The survey of…
Employers need to do more to encourage take-up of Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs), according to a new report. EAPs can be hugely beneficial for people with mental health problems or…
The 2016 Autumn Statement confirmed fears that it is the end of the road for many salary sacrifice schemes. The writing was already on the wall in the Spring Budget,…
There can be little doubt that a good working environment is essential for many of us – after all, with most of us spending an increasing amount of time in…
While an increasing number of UK employers are tightening their belts after the introduction of the National Living Wage and pension auto enrolment, businesses over in the Silicon Valley are…
When job hunting, what first attracts people to a company? Salary is likely to be the first thing. But job hunters are now taking more notice of what potential employers…
