When someone decides they want a job that will give them the opportunity to live abroad, the chances are that they’re more likely to send their CV to a large corporate with established headquarters around the world than they are an SME. This needn’t be the case in reality. The opportunity to travel is becoming
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Why it’s time to look past the university degree when hiring
by Ben Lobel • • 0 Comments
Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and Richard Branson all have one thing in common – they didn’t complete their university degrees. Instead, they jumped off the university conveyer belt and pursued their passions, to great success. Despite the example they have set, and a rising desire among young people to get started in the working world
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Why all of your staff should be trainee data analysts
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The importance of data in running and growing an effective business has been unequivocally recognised. Now the question is, where are the data workers who can make this happen? Data-led organisations take account of the world around them as it is, and not as they think it is. Having an analytical mindset and encouraging all
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Five ways to support staff training and learning at work
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For businesses to stay flexible and innovative, it’s important to encourage learning at work. To do that, you must create an environment which puts training, professional and personal development at the heart of your people strategy. This goes beyond improved productivity and profit. A strong learning culture can help you to fill skill gaps and
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Workers are only productive for up to two hours a day
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A quarter of workers are only productive for up to two hours a day, according to new research from Fellowes. This adds up to 40 million hours of lost productivity in the UK each week. The problem is getting worse over time. Compared to data from 2017, the average office worker has lost an extra
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Your overtime pay and working rules questions answered
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Overtime is a really blurred area, and often there is confusion around both employee rights and employer responsibilities. This lack of understanding can create resentment and disengagement among employees, which is why it’s important to ensure that there is clarity across the business. What is overtime pay? Any pay for work outside contracted hours, e.g.
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Protecting employees from overworking and minimum wage underpayment
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Wages in this country have risen at their fastest pace in nearly two-and-a-half years and yet some businesses still pay workers less than the minimum wage. In March, companies such as Wagamama and Shoe Zone were part of a name and shame list published by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, which revealed
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Employing people with autism: What to be aware of
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Did you know that 700 000 people in the UK are autistic? And according to statistics from the National Autistic Society, only 16 per cent of autistic adults are in full-time paid employment? Here, Rebecca James, head of academy living at Orbis Education and Care, gives small business owners some insights into how employing someone
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Hiring your first virtual worker: The dos and don’ts
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The virtual worker business model is now well-proven and works well for all sorts of small businesses, whether with just some people working remotely or the whole team. It is not surprising that it’s attractive for many small businesses as it has lots of benefits. Gone are expensive office costs and all the commuting, for
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The power of being nice in the workplace
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Being nice in the workplace can be an undervalued quality, however a recent study from Monarch reveals that employing nice staff makes for both a happier and more productive workforce. The survey of 2,000 working adults in the UK finds that nice people are twice as happy at work when compared to those who describe themselves
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