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GET FLEXIBLE WITH YOUR WORKPALCE POLICIESBetween remote working and employees’ increasing desire for flexibility, businesses have come to a turning point in workforce management. Allow me to share the importance of...
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TO VACCINATE OR NOT TO VACCINATE?
TO VACCINATE OR NOT TO VACCINATE?Have you thought about having conversations with your employees about getting the vaccination?Will the goal be vaccination for all employees, including those who continue to...
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FURLOUGH SCHEME PORTAL OPENS FOR CLAIMS ON 20 APRIL 2020
FURLOUGH SCHEME PORTAL OPENS FOR CLAIMS ON 20 APRIL 2020Since the scheme was announced on 20 March, many business owners have been concerned whether the HMRC will pay CJRS grants soon...
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EMPLOYMENT LAW CHANGES APRIL 2020
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REDUNDANCY VERSUS FURLOUGH… WHICH ONE WILL YOU DO?
REDUNDANCY VERSUS FURLOUGH… WHICH ONE WILL YOU DO?It’s true to say that you may NOT want to furlough your staff because your business has changed dramatically and certain roles may...
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TRIBUNAL CLAIMS TO BE CONDUCTED BY PHONE
TRIBUNAL CLAIMS TO BE CONDUCTED BY PHONEAs previously highlighted, the government has announced that it will bring forward measures so that this applies from the first day off work and...
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