You're Fired! - how not to get caught out like Lord Sugar
In the world of “Reality” TV, all Lord Sugar has to say is “You’re fired” and that’s the end of his relationship with a…
The "Christian Crosses" case - what are the practical...
Would you notice if the member of staff checking you in to a flight was wearing a discreet piece of jewellery? And if…
Taking on your first employee - it doesn't stop when they...
In my last blog, I looked at 5 key things to take into account when deciding to take on your first employee.
Having…
About to take on your first employee? 5 top tips to help...
So, you've launched your own business, it's going well and now you need to take on your first person. It's a big step -…
Wondering exactly what the employment law changes...
Vince Cable’s employment law reforms announced on Friday (14 September) attracted a lot of heated political and media…
Think employment law is confusing and stops you doing...
My book "Happy Working Relationships" - published earlier this year - is aimed at giving small businesses a plain…
Holding Out For A Hero?
Employers often complain that, despite high unemployment, they struggle to recruit employees with the right skills.…
Would you like the chance to win a plain English guide to...
There are 5 copies of my book "Happy Working Relationships" to be won by small businesses, charities and social…
Who are the "Firewall" employees in your business?
Many small businesses today have disaster recovery plans - a contingency if their server went down or their business…
Am I allowed to say that?
I’m often asked by employers dealing with an HR issue “Am I allowed to say that?” It’s normally in the context of poor…
