Guidelines from ACAS on NDAs Employers may worry about the use of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) following a series of press stories that have highlighted the abuse of the system. The agreement does have a place for businesses, according to the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS). Companies can ask employees to sign an NDA as […]
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Acas provide suggestions for managing absences A recent YouGov survey commissioned by Acas shows that almost one in three employers are finding that stress, anxiety, depression or other mental health problems are a reason that staff give for sickness absence. The top reason for sickness is minor illnesses, such as coughs, colds and the flu.
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Practical actions to help businesses boost security The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has launched a new free Cyber Action Toolkit to help small businesses strengthen their cyber defences in a simple and affordable way. The toolkit has been designed for businesses that may not have in-house IT expertise or large security budgets, offering clear,
Five tips on how to help your business thrive when you step back When Spotify’s founder, Daniel Ek, announced he would step down as chief executive, it made headlines. After nearly 20 years running one of Europe’s most successful tech companies, he’s shifting into a chairman role and leaving day-to-day control to two long-serving deputies.
Consultation later this year The government has announced its plan to introduce a new digital ID scheme, which will become the standard way to complete Right to Work checks by the end of the current Parliament. The digital ID will be available to all UK citizens and legal residents and will be stored securely
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What practical steps can your business take? The increasing prevalence of cyber-attacks has led the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) to remind businesses to review their security measures and protect any personal information they hold. According to government figures, UK businesses experienced an estimated 7.7 million cyber-crimes over the past year. Most small businesses store personal
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House of Commons considering amendments The government’s Employment Rights Bill has returned to the House of Commons, moving another step towards becoming law. The House of Lords has tabled some amendments in its review of the Bill. However, these include amendments seen as weakening day one protection from unfair dismissal and limiting those who
Digital content creation providing opportunities for growth A new impact report by Oxford Economics has revealed that YouTube content creators contributed £2.2 billion to the UK economy in 2024 and supported around 45,000 jobs. The figures highlight how digital content creation has grown into a serious business sector, with creators turning their platforms into careers
Are you ready for October change? From 13 October 2025, Companies House will require all businesses to use a GOV.UK One Login to access WebFiling. This change is part of a wider government move to introduce a single, more secure login system across all online services. What’s Changing? From 13 October 2025, you’ll need to
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Who are the top-rated banks in 2025? The latest Business Banking Service Quality survey organised by the Competition and Markets Authority shows a shift in the way UK businesses are choosing their banking partners. Challenger banks are steadily gaining popularity, while it seems that some traditional high street banks are losing ground. Who came
