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Testimonial – Christopher Fullerton, Managing Director @Synergy Health Laboratory Services

Testimonial – Christopher Fullerton, Managing Director @Synergy Health Laboratory Services

Richard’s role covered a full range of both strategic and generalist HR items including time and attendance, performance management, handling of grievance and disciplinary cases, numerous re-structures, TUPE transfers in and out, creation and delivery of training modules, interpretation and application of Company policies and terms and conditions of employment, the introduction of a standardisedRead more about Testimonial – Christopher Fullerton, Managing Director @Synergy Health Laboratory Services[…]

POLICY ON THE AVOIDANCE AND HANDLING OF REDUNDANCIES

POLICY ON THE AVOIDANCE AND HANDLING OF REDUNDANCIES

This is a framework document that your Company could adopt as it’s policy on this matter: – Introduction It is the policy of the Company to maintain as secure an employment environment as possible, and by means of effective financial and staff planning and management to avoid situations requiring redundancies. The Company undertakes to consultRead more about POLICY ON THE AVOIDANCE AND HANDLING OF REDUNDANCIES[…]

Yorkshire could be £5.2bn richer with better small business banking, says TSB

Yorkshire could be £5.2bn richer with better small business banking, says TSB

The Yorkshire economy could be £5.2 billion better off with a new and improved approach to small business banking, says TSB. The bank has recently published research in Parliament on the impact of better banking and business services on the productivity of British SMEs. Based on research from Oxford Economics and YouGov, Boosting Local Business reveals thatRead more about Yorkshire could be £5.2bn richer with better small business banking, says TSB[…]

Addison Lee ruling ‘another nail in the coffin’ for gig economy

Addison Lee ruling ‘another nail in the coffin’ for gig economy

Drivers for taxi firm Addison Lee are employees of the company rather than self-employed, the EAT ruled yesterday, in a move experts said demonstrated once again that “unrealistic” written agreements from employers could be legally trumped by the “in-practice” reality of working relationships. The latest decision in a series of gig-economy cases confirmed drivers forRead more about Addison Lee ruling ‘another nail in the coffin’ for gig economy[…]

Government’s ‘free fruit’ scheme isn’t enough to solve employee wellbeing, say experts

Government’s ‘free fruit’ scheme isn’t enough to solve employee wellbeing, say experts

Businesses should offer staff perks like free fruit, bicycle loans and counselling to help them stay healthy, according to a new government strategy – but experts argue that more substantial change is needed. The new initiative, to be launched today by the health secretary, urges employers to “help improve the health of their staff andRead more about Government’s ‘free fruit’ scheme isn’t enough to solve employee wellbeing, say experts[…]

Minimum Auto Enrolment Contribution Levels

Minimum Auto Enrolment Contribution Levels

Employers and Employees may choose to contribute at higher levels than those shown below, but the figures within the table set out the statutory minimum level of contributions required: –   Effective Date Employer Minimum Contribution Level Employee Minimum Contribution Level Total Minimum Contribution Level Until 5 April 2018 1% 1% 2% 6 April 2018Read more about Minimum Auto Enrolment Contribution Levels[…]

Current UK Income Tax and National Insurance Bands and Rates

Current UK Income Tax and National Insurance Bands and Rates

Tax Band Taxable Income Tax Tate Personal Allowance Up to £11,850 pa 0% Basic Rate £11,851 to £46,350 20% Higher Rate £46,351 to £150,000 40% Additional Rate Over £150,000 45% National Insurance £116 – £162 per week £162.01 – £892 per week Over £892 per week Category £503 – £702 per month £702.01 – £3,863Read more about Current UK Income Tax and National Insurance Bands and Rates[…]