Swindon & Wiltshire Experts 25.11.2021 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 17.11.2021 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 10.11.2021 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 03.11.2021 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 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.
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday September 29 2021 Expert opinion: Has the return of the commute raised HR issues in your business? Knowing how employees are getting to work is important for employers, and as the commute continues to make a comeback, some HR-related issues may start to arise, says Peter Jones of the HR Dept.
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday September 22 2021 Expert advice: Government to give workers immediate right to flexible working Millions of workers are to be given the right to request flexible working from the first day of employment. What will it mean for your business? Employment law expert Malcolm Gregory of Royds Withy King explains.
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday September 15 2021 Expert opinion: Is the four-day working week closer than we think? Could this shift towards flexible working provide the gateway to a shorter working week, asks Peter Jones of the HR Dept Swindon and Wiltshire.
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday September 8 2021 Expert opinion: Why you should consider outsourcing payroll It’s National Payroll Week! Michael Blaken of Optimum Professional Services explains why you should consider outsourcing your payroll.
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday September 1 2021 Expert opinion: How to be effective online in meetings, training and presentations Chris Dawes, founder and managing director of Swindon-based Open Dawes Training, which provides CPD accredited public speaking and presentation training, looks at how presenting and training have needed to be adapted to make them work well online.
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday August 25 2021 Expert opinion: A lower salary in return for Work From Home? It’s a legal minefield Forcing staff to work from home for a lower salary will fall foul of UK employment law, says Malcolm Gregory of Royds Withy King
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Thursday August 19 2021 Expert opinion: Can I request the vaccination status of my employees? Both data collection and immunisation have been key safety measures for people and businesses. It’s understandable then, that some employers are querying whether they can request and record vaccination status from their employees.
