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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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, ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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The Food Standards Agency

If your business handles food in any way, you’ve probably come across the Food Standards Agency. But what exactly is it? What does it do? And more ...

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