Blog10th May 2023Update on Calculating Holiday PayWe know that many people are still struggling to get their head around what this means for their business in practice. To support with this challenge, we have reviewed the matter further and have put together the below recommendations. Recap…View more
Blog2nd May 2023Providing Support to EmployeesQ: One of our employees has asked if the business can provide a loan to help clear a personal debt which arose when making improvements to their home. They financed the work using short-term credit cards with high interest rates.…By KellyAnne MurtaghView more
Blog28th Apr 2023The Importance of The Employee ExperienceAs we move into the fifth month of 2023, the Employee Experience continues to evolve following the upheaval created by Covid-19, which pushed us to adopt remote workforces and adapt to the ever-changing economic factors. There is no doubt that…By Ailsa SmillieView more
Blog26th Apr 2023Stress Awareness in the WorkplaceApril is Stress Awareness Month, a wellbeing campaign that aims to raise public awareness of the causes and impacts of stress. It is an important reminder for employers to take time to reflect on their responsibilities and take action to…View more
Blog19th Apr 2023UK Emergency Alert System TestOn Sunday 23rd April 2023 at 3pm, there will be a national test of the ‘UK Emergency Alert System’ that is used to warn you if there is a life-threatening emergency nearby. This alert is only a test, you do…View more
Blog18th Apr 2023Harnessing the Benefits of Hybrid WorkingThe prevalence and popularity of hybrid working has certainly grown in the wake of the Covid pandemic, with a recent survey conducted by PwC indicating that 77% of employees want to see a mix of face-to-face and remote working, in…View more
Blog17th Apr 2023The Key to Successful Family Business Succession PlanningThe ability to achieve a smooth transition from one generation to the next is a hallmark of successful family businesses. However, succession planning for transition is rarely easy. The key is to recognise that succession is always a marathon, not…By Paula FraserView more
Blog17th Apr 2023National Minimum Wage: Employee costs just keep rising!Q: As a small company with 15 employees I would like to understand the changes coming in the new tax year regarding payroll taxes and the national minimum wage? The new tax year 2023/24 has just arrived and there are…By Nicola BurnsView more
Blog3rd Apr 2023The Accidental American“The Accidental American” may sound like a film title but the consequences of being one are far more real than a Hollywood script would entertain. With several high-profile cases over the past few years, including our own ex-Prime Minister, the…By Niamh McKennaView more
Blog30th Mar 2023Insolvencies set to rise in Northern IrelandInsolvency levels in Northern Ireland have been lower than usual in recent times however the reintroduction of Creditors Winding Up Petitions for the first time since the pandemic is likely to result in increased activity in the coming months, says…By Seamas KeatingView more
Blog29th Mar 2023Domestic Abuse as a Workplace IssueIn 2022, the Northern Ireland Assembly passed the Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill entitling victims of domestic abuse to at least 10 days paid leave each year to deal with domestic abuse issues. While the commencement date is not yet…View more