The primary carer of an adoptive or newborn child under 18 is eligible for 18 weeks of paid leave under the Paid Parental Leave scheme. Partners or secondary carers are … Read more

Some unpaid work arrangements are considered lawful while others are not. It depends on the nature of the agreement whether an employee should be entitled to the minimum pay rate … Read more

Choosing the right people for your organisation is vital to building and developing a successful business. People provide the framework for any thriving company. Here are some tips for hiring … Read more

Having good employee morale in your business means that your staff are happy to come to work every day and can give you many benefits, including better production, reduced absenteeism … Read more

It is normal to experience some workplace stress, however if this stress becomes excessive it can interfere with your productivity and your health – emotional and physical. Your ability to … Read more

There is no definitive technique for being a great manager, you have to walk a fine line between constructive criticism and praise. While there are no one size fits all … Read more

Research is now discovering that emotions are capable of affecting memory, perception and cognition. All of these things can influence how an employee performs at work. When people are influenced … Read more

A great leader can motivate and inspire employees by making them feel as though they are working alongside management and not for them. Poor leadership can have as great an … Read more

Holding your interviews by video may appear to improve the efficiency of the recruitment process, but in fact most candidates prefer more face to face contact. The majority of candidates … Read more