In many businesses, leadership is seen as something that happens in boardrooms or during quarterly reviews – a responsibility held by the few. But for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) facing fast-changing markets, staffing pressures and rising customer expectations, that top-down model simply doesn’t hold up. Instead, leadership must be shared. Whether it’s a customer-facing […]
The UK has long been a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) research, pioneering breakthroughs in areas like healthcare, financial modelling and cybersecurity. The Government’s AI Action Plan and recent investments highlight a clear ambition to establish the UK as a global AI superpower. However, ambition alone is not enough. The UK is ranked among the […]
In today’s fast-paced, people-powered business environment, leadership is no longer the preserve of the C-suite. That’s the clear message from Chubb Fire and Safety UK & Ireland, where a culture of “building great leaders” has been steadily embedded across every level of the organisation—from frontline engineers to boardroom executives. We sat down with managing director […]
What can dishonesty mean in the context of a job application, and how should employers deal with it? The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) recently upheld the decision of the Employment Tribunal (ET) in the case of Easton v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Border Force), finding that an employee was fairly dismissed when […]
President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs on global imports — including a 10% charge on all UK goods — have triggered fears of a global trade war, with wide-ranging implications for UK consumers, investors and businesses. While the UK’s tariff rate is lower than that faced by some countries, the knock-on effects could still be […]
Taxpayers have until 5 April 2025 to take advantage of a limited-time opportunity to top up their state pension by making backdated National Insurance Contributions (NICs), according to leading audit, tax and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg. The government previously extended the deadline to allow individuals to fill in gaps in their NIC records for any […]
Gender pay gap reporting for large employers was introduced in 2017. The Government’s view is that this has improved transparency and provided employers with important information about how to address inequalities. It intends to introduce mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting and is now consulting on how to do this. The consultation period ends […]
It’s no secret that the US, with the Trump administration’s renewed focus on dismantling government-led DEI efforts, is sparking a shift among major companies. The question for British business leaders is whether to follow suit — or whether they might regret cutting back on policies designed to foster more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaces. What’s […]
Businesses must prepare for a significant new workplace entitlement where a baby is born on or after 6 April 2025 – neonatal care leave. Currently, 1 in 7 babies in the UK requires neonatal care due to premature birth, low birth weight, or complications. Until now, parents in this situation have had to rely on maternity, […]
Companies that rely heavily on artificial intelligence (AI) to prepare their Research and Development (R&D) tax claims could find their claims rejected by HMRC if the process lacks human oversight. That is the warning from Blick Rothenberg, a leading audit, tax, and business advisory firm. Ele Theochari, a Partner and R&D specialist at the firm, […]