Employment
How to manage difficult situations at work through language and behaviour
Think back to the last time you had to manage a difficult or unpleasant situation at work – like making a person redundant, or taking them through a disciplinary procedure. How was it? Could it have gone better? If the answer is ‘yes’, then you’re not alone. So many of my clients can re...
The UK’s biggest business survey is back and it’s time to make your voice heard
Our Quarterly Economic Survey is back and once again we’re asking you to contribute to one of the UK’s largest and most reputable barometers of business opinion. ...
Non-Compete Clauses: Do proposals for reform herald the end?
Background and the restraint of trade principle Contracts of Employment (especially for senior employees) often contain clauses which prevent the employee from working for, or setting up, a competing business, in a particular geographic area, for a period of time (usually 6 or 12 month...
CONEXEN JUNE 2023 - CAMBRIDGE
Pre-registrations are now open for our June event. We are a community of life sciences, biopharma, medical devices and health tech professionals across various disciplines and corporate cultures that values relationship and community building. Join us on June 28th from 6.30pm for our ne...
Zach looks back at his apprenticeship journey
Our apprentice, Zach, has now reached the end of his apprenticeship and kindly shares his thoughts on his journey as a data engineer with Millrose... ...
7 ways to welcome older people back to work
Several studies have suggested that older employees are more likely to have a great work ethic, be loyal, less likely to call in sick, and are more motivated by community and mission as opposed to perks and salary – all a great attraction to SME employers. HR Dept have a few ideas on ho...
Marshall Aerospace gets green light for Cranfield relocation
Central Bedfordshire Council has approved Marshall Aerospace’s Outline Planning Application (OPA) paving the way for the relocation of its UK headquarters to a new facility at Cranfield University. ...
Dealing with insubordination at work
In this guide, we look at what insubordination at work means, with common examples of workplace insubordination and how employers should deal with employee insubordination. ...
Victimisation at work - What employers need to know
By law, no individual should suffer unfair or unfavourable treatment in the workplace. In this guide for employers, we explain your obligations to treat workers fairly and how to avoid victimisation issues at work. ...
Business confidence bounces back for CFOs, according to Deloitte's UK CFO survey Q1 2023
Sharpest rise in CFO optimism since 2020; Survey shows biggest decline on record for CFOs’ perceptions of external uncertainty; Brexit and energy risks ease; CFOs see artificial intelligence driving investment and productivity, but are divided on impact on jobs within the workforce. ...