As the summer approaches and employees start thinking about taking time off, one question we often get asked is what should you do if you refuse annual leave but the employee still takes the time off anyway. Now you don’t need us to tell you that the summer period is peak season for staff wanting to take time out of …
The heat is on. Is your business ready for the summer?
The days are getting longer, and the temperature is finally on the rise. Chat in the office has probably started to turn to bikini diets and discount airlines. The pavements are packed full with joggers and cyclists. There’s no denying that summer is very firmly on the horizon. But have you thought about what that means for your business? How …
Could your business make better use of freelancers?
Not only is Thursday 8th June Election Day, but it also marks National Freelancers Day. Independent professionals up and down the country will celebrate the fact that they boldly work for themselves, as well has casting their vote. It’s estimated that there are around 2 million freelancers operating in the UK, and they’ve had their fair share of press recently. …