• Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
• Wednesday January 26 2022

Sick pay cuts for unvaccinated UK employees who are required to self-isolate – what are the risks?

Major employers have announced they will reduce the sick pay entitlement for some unvaccinated staff who are required to self-isolate. Employment law specialist Lauren Harkin of Royds Withy King explores the legal position.

• Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
• Wednesday January 19 2022

How to ‘earn’ more than £40k tax free

Did you know there is a way you can ‘earn’ more than £40,000 tax-free? Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services explains all!

• Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
• Wednesday January 12 2022

Aligning your people strategy with your company values

Aligning your people strategy with your company values can help you attract, retain, and develop staff says Peter Jones of the HR Dept. Whether you have them or not, you’ll probably know what company values are: carefully chosen words […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
• Wednesday January 5 2022

What legal challenges are in store for UK retailers in 2022?

Retailers have once again faced a challenging year. But what legal challenges might retailers face in 2022? Retail lawyers Royds Withy King, whose clients include Monsoon, Accessorize, AllSaints, Ted Baker, Smyths Toys, and Scribbler, look into their legal crystal ball. […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
• Wednesday December 15 2021

What parties can expect from the new laws and code to resolve remaining Covid-19 commercial rent debts

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has published a long-awaited announcement confirming that new laws, together with an updated code of practice, to resolve remaining Covid-19 commercial rent debts are to be introduced.

• Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
• Thursday December 9 2021

Are staff entitled to the extra bank holiday in 2022?

Everyone gets an extra day off work next year as the Queen marks 70 years on the throne – right? Not necessarily, says Peter Jones of The HR Dept.

• Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
• Thursday December 2 2021

Expert opinion: The joys of Christmas? Practical tips on helping reduce Christmas stress

Christmas can be a difficult time for separated parents. To mark Resolution’s Good Divorce Week, Frances Nash of Awdry Bailey & Douglas offers some tips to reduce the stress.

• Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
• Thursday November 25 2021

Employers encouraging return to office face avalanche of flexible working requests

Employers’ efforts to encourage staff to return to the office are being met with an increase in flexible work requests, explains employment law expert Lauren Harkin.

• Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
• Wednesday November 17 2021

Has your business made a Climate Commitment?

COP26, the UN Climate Change Conference, closed at the weekend with a commitment to phase out coal power. But what commitments could your business make to tackle climate change, asks Peter Jones of the HR Dept Swindon North Wiltshire […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
• Wednesday November 10 2021

In self-assessment? Start preparing for Making Tax Digital

Making Tax Digital is on the near horizon, and business owners on self-assessment need to start preparing now, says Mike Blaken of Optimum Professional Services.

• Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
• Wednesday November 3 2021

Expert opinion: losing 60,000 key workers to no jab no job policy is unthinkable

Losing 60,000 unvaccinated care home workers as we approach what the Government is describing as a difficult winter is unthinkable, argues James Sage, employment law partner at Royds Withy King.

• Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
• Wednesday October 27 2021

Expert advice: Beware the banter in your business

Persistent banter can lead to a damaging and risky company culture, warns Peter Jones of the HR Dept Swindon and Wiltshire.

• Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
• Wednesday October 20 2021

Expert advice: Ten PR tips for October and beyond

They say everyone has a novel inside them, but many owners struggle to identify even a short story about their business. Expert of the Week PR consultant Fiona Scott offers some tips that might spark inspiration.

• Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
• Tuesday October 12 2021

Expert advice: The financial cost of workplace conflict- and how to reduce it

Employers best equipped to resolve conflict at an early stage may be able to avoid a significant cost to their business, says Richard White of Royds Withy King.

• Swindon & Wiltshire Experts
• Wednesday October 6 2021

Expert opinion: Self-employed? 3 things to watch to avoid nasty tax surprises

The pandemic – and Covid-related government funding – might throw up some nasty surprises when the self-employed come to file their tax returns, as Mike Blaken from Optimum Professional Services explains.