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Articles, news and guides on workforce topics for SME owners, covering issues such as planning, management and effects of the latest relevant legislation.

News

One in four people performing poorly at work due to money worries

With rising inflation likely to lead to pay squeezes, firms need to do more to help their employees cope with financial concerns.

News

Trade workers face plunging temperatures this winter

Office workers continue to groan about working in cold offices, despite trade workers regularly working in plummeting temperatures this winter.

Productivity Zone

Productivity problem affecting more than just the UK

A recent study showing that productivity is set to fall in the USA for the first time in three decades confirms that productivity decline is affecting the whole of the developed world, and not just the UK and Europe.

Blog

Be clear on new agency worker rules

So the new Agency Workers Regulations are now in force, but what do they mean for small businesses?

Blog

Not a temporary concern

Two different reports show that small businesses are woefully under-informed about new agency worker rules set to come into force on October 1.

News

Businesses woefully underprepared for ageing workforce

Businesses will struggle to adapt to an ageing workforce, suggests research.

News

Worker confidence ‘takes 30,000 hours’

Workers do not feel totally confident about their work skills until they reach 37 years old, research claims.

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Employing & managing staff

The importance of vocational rehabilitation services for SMEs

In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?

Partner content

What are the benefits of business broadband?

Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade

Partner content

How should I select my business broadband provider?

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?

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings