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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
I'm the managing director of Outsourcing HR, an HR consultancy that helps businesses succeed by providing practical, cost-effective human resources management and recruitment services. more»
I'm the founder of HR Support for Business and a freelance senior HR consultant, with over 18 years experience in supporting small businesses. more»
