In an ever-evolving business landscape, the welfare of employees continues to be at the forefront of responsible leadership. A recent survey by Pregnant Then Screwed, encompassing the experiences of over 24,000 parents, has revealed the extent of pregnancy and maternity discrimination. The implications for business owners are clear, and understanding the full scope of legal […]
Do you have an office buzz? Do you thrive in hustle and bustle? Or, does it drive you to distraction? The office fizz may be a good indication of a flourishing culture, with business booming and teamwork in action, but it might also be causing some of your employees to feel stressed. Misophonia is a […]
There are so many reasons in this world to be miserable. War, famine, poverty, pandemics, mental health crises, the list goes on. As leaders, we have the opportunity – nay, responsibility – to prevent the workplace being such a reason. Depending which article you read, the stats say we spend anywhere between 25% and 40% […]
Employment law experts have warned business leaders of the challenging optics in the face of the predicted influx of redundancies during 2023, alongside shifting expectations in a changing workforce. Research conducted earlier this year revealed that two-fifths of employers predict that they will be making redundancies during 2023. The research also found that 16% of […]
It was Benjamin Franklin who once said “…nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Business owners know only too well the importance of dealing with taxes, but rarely think about or plan for how they will deal with the death of a business partner or shareholder. As a nation, we’re not […]
According to a new report from the UK’s cyber security agency, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the number of ‘hackers for hire’ is set to grow over the next five years, leading to more cyber attacks and increasingly unpredictable threats. A rise in spyware and other hacking tools is also anticipated, which will have a […]
For a founder or seller, the sale of a SME business will be one of their key life events. For a buyer it can be a springboard to a faster growth rate. In recent months buyer and seller expectations have changed in relation to SME transactions. Francis Dalton, Corporate Partner at national law firm Freeths, […]
In the 18th century, at the beginning of the industrial revolution, human resources were valued no more than material resources. Today, the situation has changed radically. It takes several years, educational infrastructure, technology, and much more to educate a highly qualified specialist. Therefore, every employer understands how difficult it is to find a true professional […]
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced that the rollout of the new additional information form that is required to support all claims for Research and Development (R&D) tax relief or expenditure credit has been pushed back by seven days. Originally set for the 1 August 2023, the new changes will now come into force […]
Rates of addiction across the UK have risen sharply over the past year. According to a recent survey commissioned by addiction charity The Forward Trust, 1 in 3 adults had relapsed into addiction during 2022 or knew someone close to them who had. The NHS, meanwhile, has reported that demand for its addiction clinics is […]