Other help earmarked for Businesses
Coronavirus business interruption loan scheme up to £2m per loan. To abolish business rates for retail businesses for this year and extend scheme to leisure businesses not currently covered. Long…
Statutory Sick Pay
The Chancellor confirmed the amendment previously announced by the Prime Minister on 4 March 2020 (www.gov.uk/government/news/sick-pay-from-day-one-for-those-affected-by-coronavirus), that the requirement for three waiting days is to be suspended allowing SSP to…
5 ways to reduce your recruitment costs
Ward Williams HR explain five ways to reduce your recruitment costs while still attracting quality candidates to fill your vacancies. While recruitment is crucial for business growth and remaining resilient…
Making remote workers feel part of your company
Remote working simply means working away from the office and it has become a key part of modern flexible working. It has also become a really attractive employee benefit. Thanks…
How to protect employees against stress
Mental health, stress and wellbeing are all words that we are hearing more frequently and they are finally beginning to receive the recognition that they deserve. As an employer, you…
What is a severe weather policy?
With large parts of the UK having experienced heavy snowfall, we answer five common questions from employers on the workplace impact of severe weather conditions. 1.Do I have to pay employees who…
What are your HR resolutions for 2020?
With the end of 2019 fast approaching, we start to consider our goals and resolutions for the year ahead. What HR resolutions could your business set to help you on…
Top 6 HR trends for 2020
As we near the end of the year, it’s time to look at the emerging HR trends for 2020. Employers will focus on embracing HR technology to their advantage, strengthening…
Employment Law Changes for 2020
Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay. The right to parental bereavement leave and pay is expected to come into force in April 2020. The right will allow parents of a child…