May 2017 economic statistics: All the figures SMEs need to know
With 8 June so close at hand, we decided to turn the direction of our May 2017 economic statistics report towards the impact of the general election.
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Is ethnic pay gap reporting too complex to implement and do politicians really care
We canvassed the business landscape for opinion on the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats” manifesto pledges to introduce ethnic pay gap reporting.
Migrants are important to UK business and the sustainability of the economy
By Staff writer
The Centre for Entrepreneurs has reported that migrants are behind one in seven UK companies and it’s only a fraction of the research highlighting their contribution to the economy.
Get rid of older workers stigma to solve skills gap problem
It’s a no brainer that eight big firms, including Aviva, Barclays and Atos, are going to promote the employment of older workers by publishing data about the age of respective workforces it makes perfect sense.
Getting past the hype: Brexit, GDPR and AI business concerns
Now the government has invoked Article 50 and formally started the UK’s withdrawal from the EU single market, SMEs with business concerns are braced for impact.
Doing business online Ensure you don’t get penalised for data protection breaches
By Staff writer
The UK government launched its five year National Cyber Security Strategy in November 2016, investing £1.9bn to protect UK businesses from cyber attacks and make the country the safest place to live and do business online.
How next government can strengthen the capital’s economic foundations
After the general election determines the next government, emphasis will need to be placed on stabilising London’s economic foundations so it can meet the demands of a growing population and remain competitive in the process.
Government removes Making Tax Digital from Finance Bill
Real Business takes a brief look at how Making Tax Digital came to be and why such a “revolutionary” scheme was scrapped from the Finance Bill.
Snap general election good time to have your business thoughts heard
With 8 June the date of Theresa May’s surprise general election, Charlie Mullins explains why he plans to use it as a way of pushing issues of interest.
New dress code guidelines expected and it allows you to demand females wear high heels
If a member of staff fails to live up to your dress code expectations, you’re legally entitled to dismiss him/her. Sometimes, however, it’s tricky to pinpoint if your demands are reasonable. If not, you could find yourself in a court battle, as was the case when Nicola Thorp was fired for refusing to wear high heels.