Why having a dedicated business phone number is so important?
Many entrepreneurs and start-ups choose to begin by just utilizing their personal mobile phone numbers to save money when beginning a new firm.
Article by 31 October 2021
HR-Analytics: 10 Metrics That You Just Can’t Ignore
Lately, HR departments have regained their strategic role, as well as the trust of employees and management. Thus, more and more organizations are starting to adopt HR metrics as a crucial standpoint of their business strategy. Here are the top 10 predominant HR metrics in 2021!
Article by 30 October 2021
Off-Payroll working: Are you taking reasonable care?
It has been six months since the Off-Payroll legislation took effect in the private sector. One unfortunate observation is seeing some companies seeking to cross-sell their wares by leveraging the naivety of medium and large firms who have been tasked with the challenge of getting to grips with IR35 compliance. The reality is that in the complex world of IR35, someone who knows a little can come across as credible to someone who knows absolutely nothing – and this is where the cross-sellers have sought to enter the play to cross-sell their main game - be it insurance, a payroll service, or consultancy based billable hours.
Article by 29 October 2021
Links between healthy eating and work performance cannot be ignored
How can healthy eating improve the workplace? A healthy workforce is generally a happier and more productive one, with reduced sick days and greater efficiency. This has huge business benefits and boosts how staff feel about their role.
Article by 29 October 2021
Going Over and Beyond: Why Fringe Benefits Is Important for Your Employees
The role of the human resource professional has evolved significantly, with the HR department having more responsibilities than ever in 2021. Despite these many functions, refocusing attention on the human aspect of human relations is arguably the top priority, with innovative fringe benefits being one of the most powerful ways to reach your staff.
Article by 28 October 2021
How to Build Corporate Culture Remotely
Remote work is here to stay, which is why it’s imperative that businesses do an analysis of company culture to ensure that the shared values, goals, attitudes, and practices that characterize an organization are translated into remote or hybrid work environments. Smart companies are adapting to this new way of work by moving the corporate culture from the cubicle to the employee’s home office. Remote work gives the option for employees to enhance their productivity and efficiency while offering the great flexibility that people want.
Article by 28 October 2021
Valuing young people in the workplace – an inspiring webinar
Young people are looking for ethical and transparent leadership, trust, open decision-making, job autonomy, interaction and collaboration, and personal well-being as well as challenges and continuous development. They want opportunities to do different things within their organisation and not be ‘siloed’ for the rest of their career.
Article by 28 October 2021
How effective is Application Tracking System (ATS) for job hunters?
The applicant tracking system is one such tool that can be used to analyze one's position when applying for any position.
Article by 27 October 2021
Why does HMRC allow tax avoidance schemes to thrive?
Following the roll-out of the new IR35 legislation, we have seen a proliferation in disguised remuneration schemes which has led to concerns that an increasing number of contractors may have been unwittingly duped into signing up for tax avoidance schemes. And, whilst HMRC has become more active in issuing warning letters to workers suggesting they may be in a disguised remuneration or tax avoidance scheme, their efforts should be targeted at the scheme promoters which are being allowed to thrive, argues Crawford Temple, CEO of Professional Passport.
Article by 26 October 2021
Time to build improved benefits to improve wellbeing and resilience
With the migration back to workplaces underway, it’s time for organisations to re-visit the strategies they have in place to keep employees well, and ensure resilience as companies rebuild and we get back to unusual.
Article by 25 October 2021