RECRUITING TRENDS FOR 2021
We look at some of the top recruiting trends for the first quarter of 2021.
How to avoid the “social blues” whiles Working Remotely
Moving from working in a bustling office to a quiet space at home can be quite an adjustment. No more chats over tea, quick lunches with colleagues and friends or unexpectedly running into familiar faces. The decreased social contact can give you the “blues” if you don’t actively work to keep in touch with co-workers …
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Official Remote Working Guidelines – what employers can and cannot do
Remote working has proved so successful for your business that you have decided to implement it long-term. But you are not quite sure what the remote working guidelines are and how it differs from regular office regulations. Luckily, we are here to help. Find out which guidelines you, as an employer or an employee, should …
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COVID-19 BRIEFING FOR SME’S ISSUED AT 2030 hrs on 9th OCTOBER 2020
OVERVIEW This Bulletin covers the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s announcements, made this afternoon, for additional financial support for businesses affected by Covid-19 restrictions. INTRODUCTION The key measures are: The Job Support Scheme (JSS) will be expanded to support businesses across the UK that are required to close their premises due to Coronavirus restrictions The Government …
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Must have remote working tools and why you need them
Working remotely would be a nightmare without the range of wonderful programs, apps and platforms that are available these days. Despite the distance between colleagues and the lack of a traditional office space with shared resources, these remote working tools can help you quickly reach out to a colleague. They enable you to set up …
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Estate Agents: Sell houses quickly with virtual open houses
Due to measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19, the move to remote working, shopping and even entertainment has been accelerated. Estate agents have also had to look at online alternatives to in-person open houses and property showings. Many people are already browsing for their new home online, so why not capitalize on that? In …
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PANDEMIC TO PANACEA – BUSINESS RECOVERY IN 180 MINUTES
With Covid-19 continuing to cause major problems for many businesses in most sectors we think it’s time to focus on sharing some fast, practical solutions and actions to kick-start the recovery. Based on the ‘Survive, Drive & Thrive’ webinars currently running for SME’s in London (part of the ‘Building Legacies programme’) we thought it a …
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COVID-19 BRIEFING FOR SME’S ISSUED AT 1800 hrs on 8th July 2020
OVERVIEW Extended tax cut for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & national supplies The Government has announced the temporary scrapping of VAT on PPE for use in infectioncontrol has been extended until 31st October – saving care homes and businesses dealing with theCoronavirus outbreak about £155 million. Import duty on PPE continues to be zero rated. …
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Daily Commute – Is it being missed?
There’s no denying that this pandemic has drastically altered the way we commute. Its resulted in a sharp decline in the number of people travelling to and from their offices daily. And it could be here to stay, for a while at least. There have, however, been several benefits to this alternative way of working, …
Cut these three costs by Working from Home
Working from home can significantly benefit employers by cutting down costs associated with office space, technology and communication. But employees can also benefit from remote working by seeing their expenses reduced. In July 2020 the Office of National Statistics reported that the number of people working from home had risen by nearly a quarter of …