Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Employing & managing staff
Many small businesses balk at firing staff with ‘protected characteristics’ such as religion, sexual orientation or disability. Sue Morrison offers a step-by-step guide to sensitive staff dismissal
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According to new research, prominent movements against sexual harassment have given over a quarter of UK workers the confidence to report it.
Employing & managing staff
Having multiple languages in the workplace can be useful, but are there any issues involved? Andrew Weir of Moorepay explains what you need to know.
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A staggering 70.8 per cent of UK workers reveal discrimination around age is common in their workplace.
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A new report by Young Women’s Trust shows that under-25s are missing out on between £820 and £6,300 a year due to wage discrimination.
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New research suggests that applicants feel discriminated against when going for a job interview, with most feeling neglected due to age.
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New research shows that two thirds of UK recruiters find tattoos an undesirable feature in candidates.
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Widespread discrimination is found in companies that try to implement an old fashioned dress code for their staff.
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Research from the Chartered Management Institute reveals 81 per cent of managers have witnessed some form of gender discrimination or bias in their workplace in the past 12 months.
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A fifth of people have experienced discrimination of some kind in the workplace, whether it be a one-off occurrence or an ongoing issue, research finds.
Legal advice
Beth Brierley, of Riverview Solicitors, explains how small business owners should navigate the Equality Act.
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From 6 April amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 will come into force regarding discrimination and harassment.
Partner content
Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade
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As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?
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Analogue phone systems are increasingly being replaced by smarter broadband based networks – here’s why you should consider switching
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David Malan, sales director of DocuWare for the UK and Ireland, explains how the platform can streamline your document management