New Disability Confident guidance has been published to help managers recruit, retain, and foster the progression of disabled people and those with health conditions in the workplace.The Disability Confident scheme is voluntary and helps employers make the most of the opportunities that can come from employing and developing disabled people.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), via their Working Minds campaign, has declared April Stress Awareness Month.Work-related stress is an important consideration for businesses since all employers have a legal duty to prevent work related stress to support good mental health in the workplace.
When in business, it’s not uncommon to be approached by another business with a view to you buying the business or entering a partnership deal. It might be a competitor that approaches you, or it could be a customer or supplier.Alternatively, you might identify a business that you would like to acquire as part of your own growth plans.What things should you consider before entering a deal to buy another business? In this article we will look at some of the key considerations.
The cost-of-living crisis, characterised by rising inflation, is impacting businesses as much as it is affecting consumers. Understanding how consumer behaviour is changing is crucial for businesses to adapt and stay competitive.
The job market has been particularly hot since the Covid pandemic. There is a well-publicised shortage of skilled workers, and as a result, there’s a high probability that other firms are trying to poach your staff. So how do you hang on to good people in a competitive jobs market?