Home Office exposes employers’ costly rights to work mistakes
In the midst of a Home Office crackdown against illegal working practices, they have published an independent study on employers’ awareness about correct right-to-work checks. Alexander Finch, Senior Associate at Vanessa Ganguin immigration law examines the common yet costly mistakes revealed by the survey The results of the survey that was commissioned by the Home […]
Due to the NI increase, half of companies have cut back on their hiring.
Nearly half of UK firms are cutting back on hiring in response to an increase in employer’s national insurance contributions. Yesterday (6 April), the national security contributions of employers increased from 13.8% to 15% and the threshold salary that they can be paid decreased from PS9100 to PS5,000. According to a survey conducted by Reed, […]
Silent layoffs: how they can bite back
Silent layoffs are a major workplace trend that we will see in 2025. Imagine quiet termination but with a more secretive twist. Silent layoffs occur when employers offer employees voluntary severance packages on the condition that they keep their departure details completely confidential. In order to minimize the impact, the layoffs can be significant. They […]
UK hiring struggles 2025: More than half of professionals are looking for new jobs amid stagnant salaries
UK hiring struggle in 2025: More than half of professionals are looking for new jobs amid stagnant salaries In 2025, the British job market will face increasing challenges. More than half of professionals are actively looking for new jobs and employers struggle to attract top talent because of concerns about salary and benefits. Morgan McKinley […]
HR ‘under pressure’ over rising costs and workforce strain
This has been a challenging start to 2025 for HR professionals across the UK, who are under pressure from economic forces, skills shortages and government policy, new research shows. A survey from elementsuite, part of HR and payroll software company Zellis, reveals that more than 80 percent of respondents say recent National Insurance changes have […]
IT Recruitment in London – Trends & Tips to Hiring Success
London is a dynamic market where the demand for tech talent is growing. The city is one of Europe’s most important digital hubs and offers many opportunities to both businesses and job seekers. Whether your company is a new startup or a well-established enterprise, London IT recruitment plays a vital role in determining its long-term […]
Lesley Cooper: Finding the balance between work and life
James Watt, the co-founder and owner of the BrewDog bar and brewery chain, made some divisive comments earlier this year that sparked a debate about work-life-balance. He rejected the idea and stated that “the entire concept of work-life-balance was invented by people that hate the work they do.” Watt instead advocates for work life integration, […]
Paying for Recruitment with Efficient Payment Processing: Reduced Costs
Optimize Recruitment Costs by Efficient Payment Processing It is important to keep recruitment costs down by processing payments as quickly as possible. Businesses can simplify financial transactions associated with hiring by integrating advanced payment methods. It reduces costs and increases the efficiency of hiring. Understanding Recruitment Costs Direct and indirect costs of recruitment can be […]
How to Encourage Employee Engagement in Your Organization
The most valuable assets of any organisation or business are its human resources. Businesses strive to manage employees and talent to reduce turnovers, and increase productivity. Engagement of employees is a great way to encourage performance and retention. It’s easy to improve the culture of an organization and attract top talent. This article discusses the […]
Safety culture is more important than safety tick boxes
We all assume that we will return home as safe as when we first arrived. In reality, our workplaces may not be safe. To feel safe and secure at work, it takes training and a change in organisational culture and behaviours. We encourage our clients to create a’safety-culture’ in their company, instead of just focusing […]