UK working time laws: how many consecutive days can a person work?
By Oliver Davey
The UK government mandates the maximum weekly working days and working hours based on the EU Working Time Directive, as …
Tag: Working Hours
How to survive working 12-hour shifts: advice for employers & employees
By Staff writer
Working 12-hour shifts can be exhausting for employees, so it’s important that you ensure your business encourages a considered approach …
Can An Employer Change Working Hours?
Business is a complex and dynamic landscape, and the only thing that you can be assured of is that you …
Corporate manslaughter: What is your responsibility?
By Staff writer
The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 has ensured companies are held accountable for deaths resultant of management failings. Giles Ward, senior partner at Milners Solicitors, sheds more light on the subject.
The F word: British workers fear discussing flexible hours with employers
As the workplace continues to change, the topic of flexible hours is a hot one, but many British employees are too afraid to raise the subject with bosses.
Simple solutions for SMEs to survive summer business challenges
School’s almost out, the weather has cheered up and your employees can’t wait to get away from the office. Staff engagement is at its lowest during the summer, more than any other time of year, as staff look forward to their holidays or generally resent being stuck indoors while the sun is out – there are ways to manage this, however.
Taking flexible working from concept to execution
While flexible working has become an increasingly popular topic of conversation in the business space, it pays to know which facets are more effective than others. Real Business quizzed four growth company leaders on what has worked for them.
Cutting down on working hours could increase UK productivity
Research has found that a focus on shorter working hours and an increase of sleep could help the the UK improve its lack of productivity.