The start of a new year is upon us, and things tend to get hectic soon after the holidays. If you have reached record highs in 2019 or were close enough to your projections, you will probably wish to push the boundaries a little bit further this year. Do you know what you should do...

What is IR35 and why is it important for you to check whether your business is prepared for adopting the changes before 6 April 2020? The purpose of IR35 rules is to reduce tax avoidance by freelancers and contractors who are considered to be “disguised employees”. They have similar...

I read the other day that HR and marketing have become “the new power couple” of today.  I found myself asking aloud, “How can HR and marketing be considered the new power couple in 2019?” It seemed strange to me that this idea was being promoted as something...

Never listen to people who try to advise you to be someone other than who you truly are. These individuals are simply trying to impose their own biased standards, which rely heavily on labels and categories. If a recruiter, peer, or manager suggests that you don’t fit in because...

Employers are facing challenges in recruitment due to a combination of structural and market-driven factors, as well as essential misconceptions about the nature of the recruitment process and how it can be optimised. By understanding the fundamental nature of recruitment and addressing...

I have worked in open plan offices with teams for over 25 years, and while I personally enjoy it, I have seen cases of underperformance caused by the stress of working in such environments.  Based on my experience of the past twenty-five years, I have encountered various causes of...