Insightful results of annual SME Business Survey to be revealed at Your Business Expo
Recession, cost of living, recruitment and bringing in new business are the biggest concerns from business owners, according to the results of our latest SME Business Survey. At the end of last year we launched our fourth annual business survey and will reveal the full results in an insightful seminar at a Northamptonshire business exhibition […]
Have your say in our 2023/24 SME Business Survey
As we approach 2024, the recruitment and retention of staff continue to be a top priority for businesses, as companies navigate the challenges of the current climate and candidate demands. Economic pressures and the ongoing cost-of-living crisis continue to impact both businesses and their employees. Reflecting on our 2022/23 SME Business Survey earlier this year, […]
2023/24 SME Business Survey – Have your say!
What are your predictions for 2024 and how do you see the next year going for your business? Would you like to explore the key trends and challenges that SMEs are likely to encounter over the next 12 months? Our annual SME Business Survey is back, and this time it is set to be better […]
Key Employment Payment Rates for 2023
As we continue through 2023, employment rates are set to change and employers need to be aware of the upcoming changes and how they could affect their business. The UK National Minimum Wage is the minimum pay, per hour, that an employer must pay an employee. This article looks at the UK National Minimum wage […]
Retained EU law Reform Bill: January 2023 Update
At the end of last year, the Retained EU Law (Reform and Revocation) Bill was introduced which, if passed, would lead to most of the UK’s retained EU laws ceasing to remain in force as of 31 December 2023. Stay up to date with all of the latest updates regarding the bill, by keeping an […]
2023 – a look into the future
With being just three weeks into the new year, many employers will unfortunately be thinking that their employment challenges remain the same as those in 2022 – stagnant wages, increased costs, recruitment challenges, employee engagement and retention, and dealing with the implications from industrial strike action. We have seen from our recent webinar – 2023 […]
2022 SME Business Survey – It’s time to have your say!
What are your predictions for 2023 and how do you see the next year going for your business? Would you like to explore the key trends and challenges that SMEs are likely to experience over the coming 12 months? Our SME Business Survey is back, and this time it is set to be better than […]
Planning for the year ahead (2023)
As we enter 2023, planning for the year ahead has never been more important. The UK’s employment climate remains volatile due to several significant domestic and global influences. These include the rebuilding after the pandemic, a change in Government, the war in Ukraine, a cost-of-living crisis, a recession as well as potential new employment legislation. […]