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How to Obtain Employee Medical Records Legally

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Employee medical records can be essential for employers. Access is these records can be essential when you need to consider dismissing someone for capability reasons. Additionally, if an employee has a disability, one might need access to these records in order to make reasonable adjustments. Medical reports may be provided by occupational health or a […]

Estate Agent Wins £180,000 Sex Discrimination Case

Alice Thompson, a London estate agent, recently won £180,000 after her boss refused to let her leave work early to pick her daughter up from nursery. This followed a refused request from Thompson to work part time schedule. This would grant her to finish at 5 o clock, allowing time to pick up her daughter […]

How to support Financial Wellbeing in the Workplace

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Definition: a sense of security from the feeling you have enough money to meet your needs. It’s also about being in control ofyour day-to-day finances and having the financial freedom to make choices that allow you to enjoy life. Aviva The current pandemic has changed many aspects of our lives from our way of living […]

Bank Holidays in 2021 and Beyond – What Do You Need To Know?

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With many of us on furlough this year, payments for bank holidays in 2021 may have changed from that of years prior. From a business owner’s perspective, there is much you should consider regarding bank holidays during the pandemic. Thus, this article will help clear up any confusion. “A bank holiday is a national public […]

How is IR35 for Self Employed Contractors Problematic?

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Recent reforms that concern IR35 for self employed workers can be problematic for many companies using contractors. Definition: “The rules make sure that workers, who would have been an employee if they were providing their services directly to the client, pay broadly the same Income Tax and National Insurance contributions as employees. These rules are […]

What are the 5 different remote and hybrid working models?

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The current pandemic has changed the working habits of many across the globe. Whether working remote or hybrid working from home, it seems that this is the new normal for many businesses. However, what is the difference between hybrid and remote working?   Hybrid working model definition: “a company has a hybrid work model if it […]

Why Should You Join Business Networking Groups in 2021?

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What are Business Networking Groups? The economic shutdowns in the past two years have hit businesses big and small. Evidence shows that joining business networking groups is a key strategy to building business resilience and seizing opportunities that emerge as the economy opens up. Networking is defined as ‘an activity by which entrepreneurs obtain information […]

Right to Work Check 2021: What you need to know

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Are your right to work check records up to date? Brexit and COVID are making big changes to your employees’ right to work. The Home Office is charging £20,000 fines per illegal employee. Without a strong right to work check record, you could be in danger… Here is everything you need to know to keep your business covered! Right to work […]

“The New World of Working and the Importance of Movement”

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Working long hours, especially in office type environments, can take its toll on your body. Movement transformation coach, Patricia Goka knows the effects such conditions can have on back and joint pain as well as other parts of the body. As a Movement Coach, my mission is to help desk-based professionals alleviate pain and build […]

Changes for Furlough Claim Recipients

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The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme that was introduced at the start of the pandemic, will be extended until the 20th September 2021.  Until the 30th of June, money provided through grants for employers will stay the same. What’s changed? From July 1st 2021, employers will be required to contribute towards the cost of workers’ wages. […]