Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Articles, news and guides on workforce topics for SME owners, covering issues such as planning, management and effects of the latest relevant legislation.
News
With rising inflation likely to lead to pay squeezes, firms need to do more to help their employees cope with financial concerns.
News
Office workers continue to groan about working in cold offices, despite trade workers regularly working in plummeting temperatures this winter.
Productivity Zone
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
So the new Agency Workers Regulations are now in force, but what do they mean for small businesses?
Blog
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 will struggle to adapt to an ageing workforce, suggests research.
News
Workers do not feel totally confident about their work skills until they reach 37 years old, research claims.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Partner content
Hospitality businesses have faced a number of challenges in the last couple of years. Find out what funding and support is available.
Employing & managing staff
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
Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade