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Our AI strategy is built around a simple principle: technology should make expert knowledge or tasks more accessible, actionable, and valuable. That’s why we’re integrating AI carefully and responsibly, combining cutting-edge tools with the insight and accuracy that you can rely ...

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The PDCA method for health & safety management

The HSE recommend Plan, Do, Check, Act as a method for managing health and safety. Encouraging a concise and methodical approach to keeping the workplace and employees safe. PDCA is broken into four stages and is a cycle which should be routinely repeated to ensure that health and safety standards are upheld and understood across a business. ...

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Working with trade unions as an employer

As an employer you may find yourself working alongside a trade union to ensure the wellbeing and fair working conditions of staff. In this guide we cover the ‘need to know’ information for employers when dealing with trade unions. ...

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How timesheets can play a part in your performance reviews

Incorporating timesheets into your performance reviews provides a clear, data-driven assessment of productivity and working hours. Offering the evidence business owners and managers need to make informed decisions about an employee’s performance. ...

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Working at Height Regulations 2005

The Working at Height Regulations 2005 holds employers legally accountable for the health and safety of staff who are required to work at height, using ladders, scaling buildings, and more. ...

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The Employment Rights Bill - everything employers need to know

The Employment Rights Bill is a new piece of UK legislation which aims to bring employment law in the UK in-line with the ambitions set out in Labour’s “Plan to Make Work Pay”. The Bill is set to be an important and incredibly impactful piece of legislation that will shake up many aspects of employment ...

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Industries that benefit from using timesheets

From corporate businesses to manufacturing, many UK industries continue to rely upon timesheets for accurate time tracking, recording and reporting of employee working hours. ...

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Should employers track employee break times?

Keeping an accurate record of break times not only ensures that you are compliant with the Working Time Regulations, but it holds both you and your employees accountable. Your employees will be required to be honest, sticking to their allocated time, while you will be responsible for ensuring that, whether paid or unpaid, break times are ...

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Types of timesheets

In this guide we explore the three main types of timesheets to compare their uses and to help you decide the best format for tracking and recording employee ...

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Gather valuable insights from a timesheet report

With the data generated from a detailed timesheet report you can gain a whole host of insights to enhance your HR and payroll processes. ...

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Who are HMRC?

His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs are a well-known government department, overseeing tax, payments, and customs authority across the UK. But who are they and what do they really do? In this guide we explore the role of HMRC and their relevance to you as a UK business owner. ...

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What is food safety and why is it important for UK businesses?

When you run a business that handles food, whether it’s a café, catering company, restaurant, takeaway, or supermarket, you can’t afford to overlook food hygiene and safety. Food safety management is not just about keeping things clean and tidy. It’s about protecting your customers, staff and ...

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