The Chancellor, Philip Hammond, has announced that the government has accepted the Low Pay Commission’s recommendations. As of 1 April 2019, the National Minimum Wage
In his Autumn Budget the Chancellor announced changes that will affect small and medium enterprises up and down the country. Mark Ellis, Founder and Executive
Is poor attendance causing problems for your retail business? If staff are taking a number of unauthorised absences, it can prevent you from delivering excellent
The #MeToo movement has shown that people who have suffered from sexual harassment are becoming more and more confident in speaking out about their experiences
Curiosity can be a great thing. However, it can get the better of some people. This can enter into dangerous territory. Staff in GP surgeries
Having a ‘side hustle’ is becoming an increasingly popular move for employees. For most people who work a second job, it’s out of financial necessity.
Workplace banter is a common occurrence in manufacturing environments. Banter on the shop floor is not unusual. Sometimes that shop floor banter moves to social
BLOG Drinking on the job is no laughing matter for hospitality employers. When working in a bar, restaurant or hotel, it can be easy for
A new right to paid leave for bereaved parents has received Royal Assent and is expected to enter into force in 2020. The Parental Bereavement
Shortfalls in tills or missing stock are a frustrating conundrum many retail employers face. You have enough things to do than play detective. Sometimes it
