Can responsibility help make a business stand out for employees and customers?
A new report from IT company Ricoh found that both employees and prospective customers are drawn to businesses which prioritise responsibility. more»
HR
Management of maternity leave troubles small businesses
A new report from EHRC and the department for business, innovation and skills looked into pregnancy and maternity-related discrimination and disadvantage in the workplace. more»
Our payroll expert: AvalonVale’s MD Bryan Pritchard
I'm the managing director of AvalonVale. I have been in the IT Software and Services business since 1990, always for the supply of human capital management (HR and payroll) solutions. more»
Should you hire someone like Richard Branson?
One of the UK's most famous entrepreneurs has stated businesses of all sizes should be thinking outside the box when it comes to recruitment, and taking a risk on "disruptive talent". more»
Making sick leave a less painful experience
Sick leave can be a trying concern for all employers, but it's particularly felt by small businesses. The government abolished the scheme which repays a percentage of statutory sick pay (SSP) to small businesses last year, so it's more important than ever to know where you stand. more»
Are older siblings more likely to be successful? Probably not
New research examining the benefits of birth order suggests that we may have been worrying about nothing, concluding that while eldest children do possess different personality traits to their younger siblings, the differences are so minimal that they're essentially negligible. more»
IKEA becomes first living wage retailer, but impact on smaller firms is still unclear
Swedish furniture chain IKEA has become the first national retailer in the UK to confirm it will offer all staff above the living wage from next year. more»
Making payroll simple for small businesses
Payroll incorporates a whole raft of statutory obligations of the employer. Bryan Pritchard, managing director of HR and payroll solutions supplier, AvalonVale, unpicks some of the early hurdles and explains what options you have to help make the process a little easier. more»
What kind of employment law exists for micro businesses?
Carole Thomson provides an in-depth look at what employment law currently exists for smaller businesses, and what is crucial to pay attention to if you want to avoid putting your business at unnecessary risk. more»
Preparing to take on your first employee Getting the foundations right
Margaret Keane outlines the numerous criteria to bear in mind when you're thinking about dipping your toe into the recruitment process, including being up-to-date with the latest employment law and establishing the requirements of the role you're setting out. more»
