How to deal with the influx of Bank Holiday weekends

The weather seems to be warming up which surely means there must be another bank holiday on the way. We all love a good old bank holiday weekend.  More time with the family, an opportunity to unwind, and weather permitting, maybe even a barbecue or two.  But as a business owner long weekends bring some key challenges.  With four bank …

Contracts of Employment 101 – Here’s what you need to know

This week we’re sharing a great guest post from one of our Associate Consultants –  Mara Thorne, who is addressing some common myths around contracts of employment.  We get a lot of questions on this topic, so she’ll be looking at – are they necessary at all, whether they have to be in writing, whether they need to be signed …

The Gig Economy – An opportunity for your business, or something to avoid?

Over the past few weeks, you’ve probably noticed that the gig economy is something that’s being discussed more and more in the media. But what on earth is it? Well essentially, it’s all about a labour market that’s characterised by lots of freelance work and short-term contracts, rather than permanent roles. Some might say that it’s a win-win for employers …