Employment
Ask Timpo: Help! How do I deal with a colleague having an affair?
Q: My star divisional managing director has been caught having a fling with my financial director's wife just weeks before completing the biggest deal of his life, which could make our company a fortune. My FD says his colleague should be fired (he says it is either him or me). What should I do?
Published 6 days ago by John Timpson.
Softcat wins best company to work for
A survey of Britain's best small companies to work for was published yesterday, with a Buckinghamshire-based IT reseller coming up on top.
Published 8 days ago by Jason Hesse.
Who has the Friday Feeling? It's nearly time to clock off!
Keep your eye on the clock today – you're sending everyone home at 5pm sharp. Why? Because today is "Work Your Proper Hours Day".
Published 11 days ago by Jason Hesse.
Young entrepreneurs – learn to do business in Europe
If you're a young entrepreneur looking to gain some international experience, you're in luck. The Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs scheme has just been extended for a second year, and could soon become a permanent fixture.
Published 12 days ago by Jason Hesse.
Tories: make PAYE system easier
The Conservatives are looking at removing the burden of deducting and paying employees' income tax from employers.
Published 15 days ago by Jason Hesse.
HR burden is stifling growth
With this year set to be another tough year for businesses – especially startups and SMEs – entrepreneurs really need to be concentrating on saving money to survive and grow the business. But many believe that the current HR burden is holding them back.
Published 18 days ago by Jason Hesse.
Current incentives for hiring staff are just not enough
As the number of people claiming unemployment benefit hits its highest level since 1997, what should the government do to encourage entrepreneurs to hire more staff?
Published 19 days ago by Jason Hesse.
Extending paternity leave: what the new regulation means for SMEs
The government has announced proposals to give families more choice and flexibility in how they use maternity and paternity leave. What does it mean for your business? Christopher Hitchins (partner) and Ashley Cara Brown (associate) from the labour and employment team at international law firm Morgan Lewis give you the lowdown.
Published 32 days ago by Christopher Hitchins and Ashley Cara Brown.
Hiring an apprentice can be a sweet deal
"You're hired!" - apprentices are in the spotlight as Britain celebrates the second National Apprenticeship Week, and they're here to stay.
Published 35 days ago by Jason Hesse.
Go home - it's 'National Sickie Day'
If your office was looking a little empty this morning, don't be surprised - up to 350,000 employees are expected to call in sick today.
Published 36 days ago by Jason Hesse.
