Employee confidentiality & the rules
As an employer, gathering information about your employees (and monitoring them in some cases) is an effective way in getting to know your staff members and assessing whether they are […] more»
Employee welfare
Do I have to provide statutory sick pay as a small business owner?
Small business employers don't have a choice over whether they pay statutory sick pay. As long as an employee is eligible they are legally entitled to receive SSP. more»
What is the minimum time between shifts I have to give staff?
Rules on minimum annual leave are included in the Working Time Regulations 1998, as are weekly rest breaks and minimum time between shifts. more»
Micro business workers are less likely to experience stress in the workplace
UK micro business employees have the lowest levels of stress according to new research from staff benefits platform Perkbox, with under half (45%) reporting this. more»
Bar owner quick to defend employees over “slut-shaming” Facebook review
After being named and shamed on Facebook by a customer, a small business owner is quick to defend his bar and staff. more»
Google search data reveals the workplace concerns of employees
Analysis of Google's autocomplete suggestions has revealed serious concerns around employment rights and behaviour within UK workplaces. more»
Decluttering your working space could improve staff wellbeing and productivity
With staff wellbeing high on the agenda, encouraging a decluttered and tidy working environment could be a way for employers to directly support their workforce, as new research reinforces the link between organisation and productivity. more»
Work-related stress becomes biggest driver of sleep deprivation among employees
Over three-quarters of UK workers believe a bad night's sleep causes their performance at work to suffer, according to new findings that indicate just how damaging sleep deprivation can be to office productivity and morale. more»
FSB campaign launched to address workplace mental health and wellbeing
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has developed guidance to give small business owners and self-employed a range of fresh ideas to help tackle and improve mental health and wellbeing. more»
Are men at greater risk of workplace injury than women?
A survey of over 2, 000 employees found that 61 per cent had not received any information about their firm's health and safety policies, with men having more hazardous jobs overall. more»
