In the first of our series of interviews with business owners/freelancers, we chat to Adam Richard Jones who runs a successful Web Design, Graphics, Photography and Social Media business across Worcestershire, Shropshire and Herefordshire. Adam also works remotely to support other businesses in the UK. He is based in Worcester Read more…
Working as a freelancer can offer many benefits. You can often set your own hours and fit your job around other commitments, away from the stresses of the 9-5 and the knowledge that your livelihood is in the hands of someone else. However, it is not as easy as it Read more…
LinkedIn is a social networking site which is used for professionals to interact together and although it can be highly useful, many people don’t really know how to use it effectively. Most people will have some sort of presence on LinkedIn but that will often be as far as it Read more…
Back in March, George Osborne delivered his last Budget as part of the Coalition Government. With the economy improving, unemployment dropping to record levels and living standards on the rise, it felt upbeat and positive. But now that the dust has settled, what does it mean for HR? Will you Read more…
Major changes to pension rules mean that savers now have greater power over their money when it comes to retiring. Rather than be forced to buy an annuity which provides a regular income over time, people aged over 55 can now choose to cash in their entire pension pot and Read more…
Are you tired of being overlooked in your search for new staff? Do you feel the unique needs of your company are being ignored by major recruitment agencies? With Recruit Write’s headhunter service, you can be comfortable with the knowledge that the individual requirements for your business are being communicated Read more…
As businesses head into a fresh new year and look forward to the challenges that lie ahead, it is important to be aware of the current employment law and how it may affect your employees. Employers will be responsible for updating their documentation and contracts in line with the employment Read more…
We have all worked in environments where there is a complete lack of motivation amongst staff; no-one is happy, everyone spends their days moaning about the place and most people are actively seeking another job. These places tend to sap the life out of you and make you dread each Read more…
Every business which employs staff should have some kind of human resource representation; whether it is for the purpose of producing contracts, attending grievances and disciplinaries or to assist with the recruitment process. As the business begins to grow, many small businesses fail to even consider their need for HR Read more…
You may have been running your business for years or maybe you are just starting out and constantly hearing the word ‘blogs’, with no idea of what it actually means.The concept may be alien to you, even scary, but if you want to grow your business, you need to understand the Read more…