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Managing maternity leave in a small business

Managing maternity leave in a small business

Coming back to work last summer, after an unusually long and remote holiday, I was nervous about what had happened in my absence. But how much worse would I have felt, if I'd been coming back...

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Six employment law changes you need to know in 2016

Six employment law changes you need to know in 2016

Employment law and HR is an ever changing world. Sometimes a change in government sees a raft of changes, perceived to be either in favour of the employee or in favour of the business...

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Anxiety: What can you do about it?

Anxiety: What can you do about it?

TedX speaker and trainer Jane Evans takes a look at anxiety and how it can affect us. It's part of daily life that we worry at times and it's often how we solve problems. On a good day, a...

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Why are millennial entrepreneurs so important?

Why are millennial entrepreneurs so important?

It was certainly 'the' buzzword in the latter half of 2015 and is set to continue well into this year. But what exactly is a millennial, and how come they've now got their very own conference...

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Are you entitled to a lunch break?

Are you entitled to a lunch break?

Jay Bhayani, solicitor and managing director of Bhayani HR & Employment Law, clears up some confusion around lunch break entitlement. Questions often arise as to whether a worker can...

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How to beat back-to-work stress

How to beat back-to-work stress

Earlier this month, we asked UKBF members what their best back-to-work stress busting tips were. They had some suggestions to kick 2016 off with a bang (even if it is nearly February)...

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National Living Wage worry for small businesses

National Living Wage worry for small businesses

One major change in 2016 for small - and all sized - businesses will be the introduction of the National Living Wage (NLW). From 1 April 2016, all employers will have to pay employees...

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Why should small businesses hire apprentices?

Why should small businesses hire apprentices?

One in three small to medium-sized businesses in the UK currently offer apprenticeships, according to recent research. Figures also show that almost two-fifths of those who hire take...

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