New report shows that 82% of businesses will struggle to hire and retain employees in 2024.
It wasn’t easy to run a small company in 2024. The UK business community had a difficult year in 2024, with rising costs, difficulties hiring, and the squeeze on consumer spending. Some small business owners have even used their savings to survive, from price increases to cost-cutting wherever possible. What can we expect in 2025? […]
Tessa Boshoff of Wall Street English International
Tessa Boshoff is HR vice president at Wall Street English International and is based in Barcelona. The 46-year-old, originally from South Africa, moved to London in her early 20s before relocating to Spain six years ago with her husband — her childhood sweetheart — and their two daughters, now 15 and 12. With a career […]
UK retailers and restaurants turn to AI as a PS5 billion wage rise looms
According to the latest research by Legion Technologies, a leader in workforce management (WFM), many British retailers and hospitality businesses are facing significant wage increases and tax increases. This has led to a growing demand for investments in Artificial Intelligence. Retailers are trying to reduce the impact of rising labour costs. The National Insurance Contribution […]
How the Minimum Wage Increase in 2025 Will Affect Your Company
The new financial year brings changes in employment laws. One of the biggest updates is the increase in the national minimum wage. Understanding the minimum wage rate, both as an employee and an employer, will impact your workforce strategy, payroll and business operations. Understanding Minimum Wage Increase The National Minimum Wage increase (NMW) is a […]
Why a UK school headmistress banned group projects is instructive for every manager
Most successful endeavors in the workplace are group projects. Contrary to TV dramas, no car is ever manufactured by one individual, no plane is ever built or flown by just one person, and there is no single surgeon performing surgery. All work is done in groups. Group projects are essential if the goal of education […]
EU Pay Transparency directive: Brexit bonus, or missed opportunity?
By June 7, 2026, member states must implement provisions in their national laws to comply with the upcoming EU Pay Transparency directive. Is the fact that UK businesses are not directly affected by Brexit a stroke of good luck or a missed chance? The EU Pay Transparency Directive: Key Impact Areas The EU Pay Transparency […]
Natalie Ellis: Why you shouldn’t embellish your CV
This is what was actually said to my face during an interview. It shows the shocking lack of professionalism that some candidates can display. It is even more alarming when employees deliberately conceal serious information. I remember dismissing people who were in high-paid positions in the financial sector, but had seven-year prison terms for fraud […]
Workers get a ‘light relief’ as inflation falls
Inflation in the UK fell more than anticipated in February. The consumer price index dropped from 3% to 2,8%. Office for National Statistics stated that the decrease was due to a drop in clothing and footwear prices. It said that small increases in the price of some products, such as alcohol drinks, had little effect. […]
How to Create a Career in HR that is High-Flying
It is possible to be a great HR pro, but you will spend all your time making sure everyone else has an amazing career. This may mean that you are not able to maximize your own potential in the workplace. It is important to avoid this at all costs. This is not just because you […]
Retailers offer fewer incentives to offset wage increases
Retail employers are cutting back on benefits to reduce costs before the minimum wage increase next week. An analysis of job advertisements by recruitment platform Adzuna revealed that some employers were cutting back on benefits by up to 60%. The study found that common benefits like flexible working, enhanced retirements, eyecare and private healthcare are […]