The Supreme Court has today ruled that a “self-employed” man working for Pimlico Plumbers was employed as a worker and not an external contractor. The case represents a significant moment for Britain’s gig economy, and could shape the future relationship between such firms and their workforce. more»
Entrepreneurs from overseas who wish to start a business in the UK will be granted a new startup visa, the home secretary Sajid Javid has announced. more»
The tough question business owners face, especially tech companies, is how to retain and incentivise employees and can this be done cost effectively without large bonus payments? An Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) scheme is a potential means of doing this. more»
The advantages of expanding into international markets are almost equalled by the challenges of doing so. It presents many opportunities for businesses, but it also comes with new regulations, new economies, new cultures, new customers, and – inevitably – new employees. more»
After being named and shamed on Facebook by a customer, a small business owner is quick to defend his bar and staff. more»
The best way to manage absence is to ensure that employees provide as much information as possible. We need to know the level of absence, analyse the information and target strategies at a company and an individual basis. This information is captured in a return to work interview. more»
Searching for a partner bears many similarities to searching for the right job, and both processes seem to be progressing simultaneously alongside the development of technology. So how do modern jobseekers expect to be catered to? more»
The government released its consultation on off-payroll working rules in the private sector on 18 May 2018. However, the document spells bad news for the flexible economy, Chris Bryce, CEO […] more»
It’s not easy to remain adrift when your company is undergoing a financial crisis. But instead of filing for bankruptcy, insolvency allows a business to sell off assets such as […] more»
New research reveals that millions of British workers are considering changing up their routine by contemplating an alternate career path within the next two years. more»
