Rules on minimum annual leave are included in the Working Time Regulations 1998, as are weekly rest breaks and minimum time between shifts. more»

Once, the idea of portfolio careers, flexible hours and remote working were seen as radical ideas. Sadly, it still feels that way.  more»

With an increasing number of workers deciding to go freelance or start their own firm, there is greater need than ever to create an area in the home in which to work from. more»

Almost a third of Britain’s micro business owners have longer working hours than the national 48-hour limit for regular employees, according to new survey findings, but a remarkable number remain happy with their work-life balance. more»

Polling the lunchtime behaviour of over 2,000 full-time workers, a study has shown that a large proportion ate lunch at their desks four days a week on average. more»

Your employees are more likely to be pulled away from work by a colleague than an electronic device, according to a new study that revealed Britain's biggest workplace distractions. more»

Friendship cliques and tensions over workplace gossip have been outed among the most common causes of office conflicts in Britain, according to a new study. more»

A new study has uncovered the entrepreneurial traits needed to succeed as a business leader, revealing significant differences in the personalities of founders and employees. more»

Since new public sector IR35 rules came into effect on 6 April, freelancers and contractors working in the public sector must be very careful that they are not caught by IR35 and open to a damaging tax hit. more»

Dropping the traditional nine to five could result in more money and a better standard of living, as a new study reveals a line of surprising benefits to self-employment. more»