Employers turn to temporary workers as availability of permanent staff falls
Almost nine in ten UK employers plan to increase or maintain their headcount of temporary workers in the next three months, according to new survey findings. more»
Expert: Simon Caldwell
Simon Caldwell is a reporter for Business Advice. He has a BA in politics and communications from the University of Liverpool, and previously worked as a content editor in the ecommerce industry.
Articles by Simon Caldwell
Using Instagram as a marketing tool – because a picture tells a thousand words
Like every social media platform, Instagram demands a unique approach. Here, we cover the fundamentals of using Instagram as well as some of the more intricate details of the app’s marketing tools. more»
Why employee reward schemes create environments staff won’t want to leave
Almost all small UK employers have used an employee reward scheme to recognise the contribution of their workforce, according to new research. more»
Freelancer election manifesto looks to strip HMRC of policy making powers
A freelancer election manifesto from the UK’s largest independent professionals organisation has demanded a reformed taxation system for sole traders, taking away HMRC’s legislative powers and creating a bespoke freelance tax model. more»
Premier League suppliers chase £1.3m in overdue payments from top football clubs
Premier League clubs are withholding £1.3m in overdue invoices to suppliers, according to new figures that reveal a troubling culture late payment culture in English football. more»
Social enterprise sector registers almost £1bn profit as startup presence grows
Entrepreneurs in the UK’s social enterprise sector generated almost £1bn in 2016, according to the country’s largest study into community-minded businesses. more»
Collaborative investment between large and small firms crashes after three-year peak
Corporate deals struck between large organisations and small businesses fell by 28 per cent in 2016/17, following a three-year increase in collaborative investment. more»
A lesson in innovation from James Dyson the inventor
Business Advice took a closer look at the career of serial inventor James Dyson to find out what lessons could inspire future business leaders. more»
Ginger: A startup social network for the millennial generation
Phil Mossop was inspired to create a startup social network app after becoming frustrated with the lack of an efficient and reliable way to access local tech workers. more»
Employees name monotonous daily tasks as greatest cause of workplace boredom
Uninspiring and repetitive daily tasks have led half of UK employees to look for another job, according to new survey findings. more»
