Tag Archive: SMEs

  • Wellbeing, Mental Health at Work, Childcare Vouchers and the Gender Pay Gap

    CIPD Shropshire Well-being Event and Exhibition

    CIPD’s Shropshire Branch Well-being Event & Exhibition (10th October 2018) This Event is being held in response to an increased demand from local businesses for more information and practical support to help improve the health and well-being of their workforce. There will be an opportunity to hear from top speakers and take part in a series of well-being themed workshops. Kay’s comment: The Event is open to members and non-members of…

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  • Enabling Exchange

    the circle, Clare Downes, Enabling Exchange

    Guest Article written by Clare Downes, from the circle What is the Enabling Exchange? I believe that the best way forward in business is an open exchange of experience to enable development and progression. The Enabling Exchange is about encouraging a positive exchange across start-ups, SMEs and family businesses with corporate organisations, to help businesses develop and evolve. Within family businesses there are complex networks of…

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  • SMEs and the Modern Slavery Act

    SMEs and The Modern Slavery Act

    What is the Modern Slavery Act? The Modern Slavery Act requires organisations supplying goods or services in the UK with a turnover of £36m or more to publish an annual Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement. The turnover threshold includes the turnover of any subsidiaries.  Statements must set out the steps organisations have taken to ensure that slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in their business or in any of their supply…

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  • HR Newsletter for Small and Micro Businesses

    HR Newsletter for Small and Micro Businesses

    Welcome to my latest HR Newsletter for Small and Micro Businesses. The post Brexit effect on employment law is yet to be felt. In the meantime, here’s the latest round-up of current UK legislative changes and their likely impact on small and micro businesses. Check out my FREE Downloads at the bottom of the Homepage. National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage (1st Oct 2016) For 21-24 year olds the rate increases from £6.70 to…

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  • Helping Small Businesses in 2014

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    In this New Year of the Horse, could 2014 be the Year of the Small Business? Read on for lots of useful links to funding and business support for SMEs.

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