When you look around your teams, you know who your star performers are. Those you can rely on, who find solutions rather than problems, and just crack on with the job rather than finding reasons not to. Of course, these colleagues are likely on your...
There are so many umbrella companies on the market that when it comes to choosing the right one, it can be a minefield. A cursory Google search suggests there are over 500 umbrella companies in the UK. It's no wonder that deciding which to work...
Keeping up with changing technology can feel overwhelming. Not to mention it can make you feel very old when any young people in your life can jump on the latest tech trend without batting an eyelid! Even if you know your TikTok from your Twitter, keeping...
Working in partnership… it's a phrase that can sound cliched, isn't it? The number of companies that say 'we work in partnership with you' in their brochures or on their website copy can leave you feeling immune to what that even means! What does working in partnership look...
Does anyone else feel like they’ve lost track of what restrictions are still in place? After Covid guidelines were lifted back in July in England, it felt like everything was back to ‘normal’. But the rules are different across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and,...
One of the key things that an employer must check when taking on a new team member is their right to work in the UK. Neglect to do this, and you could face a civil penalty under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. It’s an...
The coronavirus pandemic of 2020 has not only been the biggest health crisis in a century, but it has also created the largest economic shock in decades. Many organisations have supported the lockdown as a necessary evil to save lives. But as we start to see...
To many, shopping is more than a necessity. It is a hobby, a social experience, a day out. And it’s an experience that taps straight into our emotions. If you enjoy shopping, you’ll love to browse. The act of physical shopping, wandering around a store, touching...
In our last blog, we looked at the impact of COVID on our employees’ mental wellbeing, with concerns about job security, home working and workplace safety all impacting on anxiety levels. In this article, we look at how the pandemic has affected personal finances, often...
Recent events have had a profound impact on businesses right across the globe. We’ve never experienced anything so far-reaching in its influence in our lifetimes. But even the effects of pandemics eventually ease, and businesses are now focusing on the future, planning how they will operate...
