What is mental health? Anyone can get mental health problems, we all have times when we feel down or stressed or frightened. Most of the time those feelings pass. But sometimes they develop into a more serious problem and that could happen to any one of us. Not one...
As a business owner, particularly of a start-up or SME, it can be easy to find yourself wearing all the ‘hats’ in the office – receptionist, accountant, PA, tea-maker – the job description is endless. Being a business owner myself, I know that being a Jack of all...
The pandemic, as disruptive as it has been, has kickstarted an arguably much-needed revolution in the business world. Are bosses or their teams in a hurry to return to the often restrictive ‘bums on seats, 9-5, Monday to Friday’ approach to the working day? A recent...
Update 04 March 2021 – After the Budget annoucement on 03 March 2021, the Furlough scheme has been extended until end of September 2021, with some adjustment to funding levels from July 2021. Read further on how using the scheme benefits both business and...
It’s a time of great conflict for business owners trying to balance the wellbeing of their staff with the needs of the business.The health and safety of your workforce is vital, but at the same time, some sense of stability and consistency is also required to maintain...
Can an employer stop an employee going abroad?Can an employee demand their leave be cancelled because they can’t travel?What happens if an employee gets stuck abroad – if they can’t work there do I have to pay them?What do I do if one of my employees comes back from...
