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Topics covered in our weekly Infozone briefing include: call to improve staff health; wealthy to ignore retirement; and smaller firms in pension worry.
Posted: 30 September 2010 | 15:48
The Equality Act 2010 replaces the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 from today. Solicitor Nicola McMahon outlines what the Act entails and what employers can do to ensure they are not discriminating on the grounds of sex.
Posted: 30 September 2010 | 15:10
More and more hospitality operators are turning to mobile ordering and point-of-sale systems, according to a recent survey. But, aside from techical issues, mobile ordering might not be viable for all segments of the market. Daniel Thomas reports.
Posted: 24 September 2010 | 14:24
Topics covered in our weekly Infozone briefing include: Cable says caps damage UK; staff think they are under-used; and is the coalition divided on workers' rights?
Posted: 24 September 2010 | 13:00
What steps can be taken to avoid under-representation of particular groups in the workplace, particularly as the law currently frowns on positive discrimination. Solicitor James Hall outlines the legal requirements.
Posted: 24 September 2010 | 12:55
Eight key skills you and your managers need to manage change in your business. 1. Personal resilience. When reducing costs, you may lose valued colleaugues and have to learn quickly how to work with fewer people and resources.
Posted: 24 September 2010 | 12:01
Become the place to be People want to be associated with success. Constantly promote how great your company is internally and externally.
Posted: 16 September 2010 | 15:42
There's no point having a website if no one visits. Paul Clapham explains how you can help to drive traffic to your site.
Posted: 16 September 2010 | 15:37
Topics covered in our weekly Infozone briefing include: tax break for new businesses; and staff retention reviews needed.
Posted: 16 September 2010 | 15:11
If you want to change the terms and conditions of employment of your staff, perhaps as an alternative to redundancy, you'll need to gain their consent and give them a full consultation. Solicitor Sarah Gudgin outlines the legal implications.
Posted: 16 September 2010 | 15:05
Topics covered in our weekly Infozone briefing include: employment tribunal cases rise; and
Wetherspoon creates 1,000 jobs.
Posted: 09 September 2010 | 16:37
How do you motivate and inspire teams during austere times without resorting to monetary rewards? Sharon Glancy explores what makes a great leader.
Posted: 09 September 2010 | 16:24
The abolition of the default retirement age will have a huge impact on how employers operate their businesses. Although the DRA won't be completely scrapped until 1 October 2011...
Posted: 09 September 2010 | 16:15
The vetting and barring scheme, which affects those working in education and health services, is due to be 'fundamentally remodelled'. Emilie Bennetts asks what this means for those working with children or vulnerable adults.
Posted: 09 September 2010 | 16:13
Topics covered in our weekly Infozone briefing include: workplace parking levy looms; and shortage of flexible-working jobs.
Posted: 03 September 2010 | 09:55
Employment tribunals have been faced with a surge in cases involving alleged harassment in the workplace - but they have not been inclined to accept such claims at face value. Solicitor Emilie Bennetts explains why.
Posted: 02 September 2010 | 14:55
Opening a restaurant can be the route to business success, but in too many cases it results in financial disaster. Stephen Broome offers a brief road map around the pitfalls.
Posted: 02 September 2010 | 14:55
As any employer will agree, good staff appearance is essential, especially those in a customer-facing role. But where do you stand legally if an employee regularly turns up for work with visible sports injuries, asks Sarah Gudgin.
Posted: 27 August 2010 | 16:33
One of the challenges to opening a new property is ensuring you get the right technology - and getting it wrong could cost your business dear, says Daniel Thomas.
Posted: 27 August 2010 | 16:33
With interest rates at a record low, it's easy to get lulled into a false sense of financial security. But as the only way from here is up, Nick Huber examines ways to mitigate the impact of an eventual rise.
Posted: 27 August 2010 | 14:55
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