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December 18, 2009 - Administrator
Small firms warned to get licensed for Christmas TV
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has warned business owners to ensure that they have a TV licence in place if they allow staff to watch TV during the Christmas period, or risk a penalty of up to £1,000.
December 18, 2009 - Administrator
Firms urged to reduce risk of costly insurance claims this Christmas
Small firms that have to claim for damage caused by frozen pipes or water leaks this Christmas may face a 27 per cent rise in claims costs, insurance firm Aviva has warned.
December 18, 2009 - Administrator
Just half of employees receive a pay rise in 2009
Two thirds of employees received a pay rise last year, but just half received one in 2009, research from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has highlighted.
December 11, 2009 - Administrator
One in five small firms considering outsourcing abroad, claims survey
More than a fifth of small firms are considering relocating or outsourcing elements of their business overseas next year in an attempt to reduce their costs, research has revealed.
December 11, 2009 - Administrator
Two-thirds of managers say Christmas party vital this year
Two-thirds of managers believe it is vital to hold a Christmas party this year to reward staff for their hard work during the recession, research from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) has revealed.
December 11, 2009 - Administrator
Firms missing out on a quarter of VAT reclaims for fuel
Small firms are failing to claim back a quarter of the fuel-related VAT they could be, because of poor expense procedures, research has revealed.
December 11, 2009 - Administrator
Just a quarter of staff clear on company objectives for 2010
Employers have been warned they are not doing enough to communicate their strategy to staff, after a Government survey found that only a quarter of employees understand their firm's goals for next year.
December 11, 2009 - Administrator
Deadline approaches for staff well-being grants
Business owners with ideas for projects to improve their employees' mental or physical health are being encouraged on to apply for funding through the Health, Work and Well-being Challenge Fund before the 31 December deadline.
December 11, 2009 - Administrator
Work experience awards deadline extended to 2010
Small firms that offer exceptional work experience placements to students now have an extra month to enter the 2009 National Council for Work Experience (NCWE) Awards.
December 11, 2009 - Administrator
Free guide offers help with disability in the workplace
A free guide has been published by Remploy to help small firms understand their obligations when hiring people with disabilities.
December 09, 2009 - richardp
Pre-Budget offers no help for self-employed, says NFEA
The measures announced in the Pre-Budget Report will benefit some small firms but provide no specific support for the self-employed, the National Federation of Enterprise Agencies (NFEA) has said.<
December 04, 2009 - Administrator
Treat Christmas party photos with caution, warns lawyer
Employers should monitor staff taking photos at Christmas parties to avoid being subject to complaints and court cases, employment law firm SAS Daniels LLP has warned.
December 04, 2009 - Administrator
Nine out of ten firms to increase social networking spend
Almost 90 per cent of businesses plan to increase their spending on social media next year, research from marketing consultancy firm Econsultancy has revealed.
December 04, 2009 - Administrator
Firms to combat ID fraud with free guide
Small firms worried about the risks of corporate ID fraud can now get advice from a free guide launched by Equifax.
December 04, 2009 - Administrator
Staff object to ‘secret Santa’ gifts
Most staff think giving 'secret Santa' presents to colleagues is a waste of time and would rather keep the money instead, a new survey by Prezzybox.com has claimed.
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