Two-thirds or more of hospitality companies are reducing staff.
In April, the increase in employer’s national insurance will result in a reduction of staffing in more than two thirds of hospitality businesses. According to a survey conducted by the British Beer and Pub Association and the British Institute of Innkeeping in conjunction with Hospitality Ulster and UKHospitality, 70% of respondents expected to reduce their […]
Musk wants government employees to ‘list their accomplishments’
Elon Musk has asked US government employees to either list their achievements for the last week or resign. This is part of an efficiency drive that aims to improve US government services. Musk announced the measure this weekend on his social network X: “Consistently with President Donald Trump’s instructions, federal employees will soon be receiving […]
Employers need to be aware of the following information about Neonatal Care Leave
The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2020 is expected to enter into force on April 6, 2025, following much speculation and debate. The new legislation was designed to help parents of premature babies who are in neonatal units, and it must be enforced at all employers. This article will explain what new legislation means […]
What is the future of IR35 and employee status?
Labour’s government is under increasing scrutiny because it places restrictions on business, despite plans for growth. Dave Chaplin examines the off-payroll rules and single worker status, as well as contractor employment. The government is faced with a difficult economic problem: how to stimulate the economy while also tackling a large fiscal deficit. It must balance […]
Elon Musk’s Five Things Request: 5 Reasons to Love it and 1 reason I hate it
The Associated Press described it as an “extraordinary demand,“, but it is not. It’s not unusual for employees to share what they are doing. From a HR perspective, it’s great. Mostly. Here’s why: 1. Understanding what your employees are doing is essential for success How many misunderstandings have you encountered in your business career? You […]
New data reveals the reasons why one in five UK workers are “quietly quitting”.
UK businesses struggle to motivate and engage their employees. New research suggests that they are overlooking the most important cause of workplace dissatisfaction. A study by Cognassist of 2,000 UK workers revealed that one fifth (19%) are doing the minimum amount at work because their cognitive and skills strengths are not being used or recognised. […]
Why Gen Z feels like they are on a different planet when it comes to work, and what you can do to help them
Gen Z feels like they are on a different planet when it comes to work. Here’s how you can help them The workplace norms can be confusing Stress is a result of uncertainty Development Beyond Learning is an international leader in learning and development that specialises in early talent development. They urge businesses to guide […]
From seed to buyout: 5 key things to remember on your business journey
From seed to buyout: 5 key things to remember on your business journey According to a leading expert in business, there are five steps to take to make the journey from seedling to buyout. James Disney-May is a Strategic Consultant who works with US companies. He believes that a successful buyout requires more than just […]
Reinvigorating Presentations: Tips On Engaging An Audience
Author: Sean D’Arcy – Chief Solutions Officer, Kahoot! Presenting to colleagues, clients, or even friends is an integral part of life, yet for many it’s an ordeal that we feel ill-equipped to navigate. Not everyone can be a Steve Jobs or a Barack Obama, though equally, you would struggle to find someone who hasn’t experienced […]
Ashley Round of M&E Global
Ashley Round is an HR specialist with defense workforce supplier M&E Global and lives in Stourbridge in Dudley in the West Midlands with his wife and two young children. After being promoted to senior positions in previous jobs, Ashley found that HR was something that “really resonated with me” and decided to focus on this […]