Employment

Employment law encompasses a set of regulations and rules designed to protect the rights of employees and employers within the workplace. It establishes guidelines for various aspects, from hiring and compensation to working conditions and termination. So how does employment law for employees work and how can it offer financial protection? Let’s delve in… Image […]

When employees become entangled in activities or caught out by the law on intent to supply, businesses face severe consequences, including reputational damage, legal complications, and potential financial loss. This illicit behaviour not only jeopardises the safety of the workplace but also poses a significant risk to the company’s operations and credibility. In this article, […]

Renting a property is a significant aspect of modern living, offering flexibility and mobility to individuals and families alike. However, this arrangement comes with a set of legal responsibilities and rights for both landlords and tenants. Navigating these legal waters can be challenging, but a solid understanding of tenancy laws is crucial to ensure a […]

While the emotional toll of divorce is well-known, its financial repercussions, particularly during retirement, are often underestimated. When couples part ways later in life, the complexities of dividing assets, divorce and pensions, and retirement savings can significantly alter the financial landscape for both individuals. In this article, we will delve into the key challenges and […]

Over the past decade, Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) have grown to become a defining feature in the wider business landscape, with their adoption rate steadily increasing since their inception in 2014. Companies have welcomed this progressive model of shared ownership, which empowers employees with a greater influence and stake in the business’s future. Transitioning to […]

Communication is key in any office, but more than that, it’s important to make sure that you’re communicating the right way. It’s essential to know what you should and shouldn’t be doing when participating in work chat so that you can avoid any awkward situations. Here are some ideas on how to use team messaging […]

Christmas is fast approaching, and many companies and workplaces are once again thinking of how they can make the yearly Christmas gathering extra special. There is also added significance to the event because we’re out of the throes of Corona, and we can party and celebrate like never before! (or at least like the previous […]

Substance abuse and addiction affect employees of all different demographic and socioeconomic backgrounds, and can greatly interfere with professional performance. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, approximately 70% of people with a substance use disorder are employed in the U.S. If an employee is dealing with a substance use disorder involving […]

Administration roles are often not looked upon glamorously. The job’s crucial responsibilities are often misinterpreted as thankless tasks, too. However, administrators are the backbone of every business out there today. They are a key pillar in a firm’s functioning, and every corporation would keenly feel their absence. Still, more needs to be considered here than […]

On paper, a career as a content creator might seem easy — you post videos and pictures, collaborate with brands, chat with followers, and set your own work hours. However, anyone who’s spent time on the internet knows how it can negatively impact someone’s mental health. Content creators face several challenges, including negative comments, social […]

Personal injury cases are one of the most common claims handled by legal professionals. They can range from vehicle and workplace accidents to dog bites, medical malpractice, and even premises/product liability. However, despite all of the information out there, there are a lot of myths that surround these cases. If you’ve been injured, it’s essential […]

We’ve seen a mass migration of job positions from offices to home offices in the past two years. If it’s true that such change didn’t happen voluntarily, it was extremely eye-opening. Many workers who took their offices home probably aren’t ever returning, and it’s a positive thing. Come with us and explore this new job […]

While diversity in the workplace remains a key talking point across all industries, this issue is particularly prevalent in the workplace. Interestingly, an increased focus on promoting diversity had a positive impact in the legal sphere, particularly in the UK. More specifically, around 17% of all lawyers are from a Black, Asian and minority ethnic […]

Running a hotel can be a complicated undertaking. One aspect that may go overlooked is finding a wholesale supplier. It’s easy to gloss over this part of the process, but your choice of supplier could sway your operating expenses and customer satisfaction. Vacation frequency and length are set to increase in 2022, so hotel managers […]

If you are looking for an exciting career which will allow you to work outside of a traditional office environment, you will be glad to know that there are plenty of choices out there. Suggestions range across different industries and levels of experience. Regardless of your preferences and interests, there will be something for you. […]

People spend most of their time at work, which means that you need to consider how this impacts your health and wellbeing. Many people are damaging their senses while at work and may not realize it, which could create major and lasting problems down the line. Why Protection is Key Many injuries can be recovered […]

The way we work in the UK and where we undertake said work has certainly been altered as a result of the recent Covid-19 pandemic. Once the pandemic really took hold in March 2020, the UK, like many countries across the world, scrambled to get workers up and running from home to stem the rate […]

As we emerge from 18 months of uncertainty and ambiguity, and businesses start to look to the future, your employees are about to enter a new phase with you. You might wonder why as an employer you want to think about this period – we are finally able to move forward with more certainty and […]

Emily Newton is a manufacturing journalist who regularly covers the industry trends. She is also the Editor-in-Chief of Revolutionized. Subscribe to read more from Emily. As older and more experienced professionals in manufacturing prepare to retire, it’s important to find suitable replacements. The only reliable way to do that is to train existing personnel. Passing […]

Sometimes the 9-to-5 office life is not for use. In this case, you might want to consider an alternative job that provides more diversity and excitement. Being a tradesman enables you to be out and about meeting new people every day. It’s an active job that is very rewarding. If you’re considering becoming a tradesman, […]

These days, planning for a rainy day is absolutely essential. We have all seen just how quickly events can change. No matter how comfortable we feel in our jobs and how secure we should be given our age, experience, or pay level, there is simply no guarantee that we won’t find ourselves in a situation […]

They say that a family that eats together stays together, but is the same true of employees too? They are their own kind of family, but often do not spend the same time in each other’s company. At work, providing dedicated eating areas and the means to have a break or lunch together can have […]

While economies across the globe have historically sought to create young and energetic workforces, some governments and businesses are beginning to recognize the importance of older employees. Certainly, the summer of 2016 saw the unemployment rate amongst over-50s fall to its lowest level in 10 years, with more than 9.4 million people aged between 50 […]

Information Technology (IT) is such a vast field that it’s impossible to define its limits, but it cannot be granted unlimited resources from a business point of view. With global IT expenditures nearly touching the $3.8 trillion mark in 2019, it’s likely a fair assumption that a large number of small, medium, and large businesses […]

Productivity is vital to any workspace. It helps employees to feel like they are achieving something, which motivates them to consistently do better. For employers, productivity is a necessary tool to ensure that you are receiving quality work. But what can you do to make the workplace a more productive environment? Work on the air […]

Everyone should be able to go into work and be treated fairly and with dignity. Throughout our lives, we are all going to have fall outs at work with colleagues, with our employers or from the reverse side, with our employees. That’s life as they say. Most squabbles in the workplace get sorted out amicably. […]

Technology disruption is today on the agenda of every CEO. Today, businesses must constantly build new technologies and business models. They need to constantly reinvent themselves to keep their place in the market. However, there are still companies that struggle with technology changes; these firms will eventually disappear from the market as they fail to […]

When you run a business, you need to be able to handle some unforeseen circumstances. Ideally, you’ll never have to worry about an employee injury, but you should have the resources and knowledge to address one regardless. After all, as an employer, it’s your responsibility to take care of your workers. You should take every […]

Americans spend about 90% of their lives indoors, and much of this time is undoubtedly in an office. Five days a week, workers sit in the same space breathing the same air for eight long hours. This air recirculates without letting so much as a breeze into the building, especially in the middle of summer […]

Are you bored with your current employment and want a new change? Working from home is certainly appealing, and there’s no wonder why many people are deciding to make the switch. In this article, we’ll discuss why you should quit your job and work from home. You want more flexibility One of the main benefits […]

Choosing a contractor should be as simple as opening the phone book and picking one who offers your desired services. Unfortunately, as a modern business owner, there’s more to it than that. Sometimes it can feel like you’re navigating a minefield of scammers just to find one trustworthy contractor. With that in mind, here are […]

Furthering your education is never a bad thing, but if you’re considering going back to university to study for a master’s degree, you might be wondering if it’s worth the investment of both time and money that you are going to put in. No matter where you are in your career, whether you’re a working […]

  COVID-19 has shifted the way most peoples’ everyday lives operate. As social distancing and isolation become more necessary with each day, working from home has also become mandatory for some companies. This is a difficult time for everyone, so companies must take steps to support their employees as efficiently as possible. Working from home […]

HR professionals believe that strong company culture can attract the best talent Companies such as Google and Apple are well-regarded for their exceptional company culture, as they have values, standards, and tactics that have helped to define their employee morale and business. While you might not have the budget to invest in fancy offices or […]

Businesses are continuously changing, and employees are expected to keep up the pace. While growth is most definitely a positive thing, looking after your employees is key during these potentially stressful periods. You may be offering a myriad of benefits, such as flexible working and great salaries, but have you thought about how the office […]

With the UK’s gig economy flourishing and increasing numbers of workers in the country turning to freelance roles as a flexible alternative to traditional employment, businesses across Britain need to understand the impact of hiring staff who are operating independently of their organisation. Be they freelancers working on a specific project, outsourced employees working on […]

Productivity in an office setting is always one of the key worries most office managers deal with on a daily basis. In smaller cities, it doesn’t seem to be such a serious issue as it is in large metropolitan areas like London, but there are several reasons why your office staff might be a bit […]

Communication is a very important tool in the world of business. Using the right tactical speaking skills for corporates and companies is necessary for a professional. Areas such as marketing, digital media and more completely rely on the effective articulation of ideas and messages. A degree in business communication is useful for client executives, public relation […]

Your people are the most important part of your business. It sounds trite, we know, but if your people aren’t turning up, aren’t productive, and aren’t advocates of your business, brand and ethos, then you are destined to fail. Having the best possible people, committed to developing themselves and, with them, your business is not […]

Plenty of hazards exist in the modern work environment, whether you manage an office or run a manufacturing plant. In 2017, 5,147 employees died on the job — more than 14 deaths per day. The employer must mitigate these risks with regular safety inspections. Whether formal or informal, the process seeks to identify existing and […]

Freelancing Can Be a Hard Business to Break Into—Here’s Five Things Not to Do (Hint: Not Get Cloud Storage ASAP.) Being a freelancer sounds like the gig of a lifetime—you get to work from home, be your own boss, and do something you love. And while those things might be true, freelancing isn’t all comfy […]

With the GCC facilities management sector on the verge of change due to trends of digitalization, innovation of service and service integration, FM EXPO will return with an updated product offering, innovative showcase features, and free-to-attend education sessions. Now in its 14th edition, FM EXPO will return from 17 – 19 September 2019 to Dubai […]

As of 2018, over four million people in the UK worked from home, and according to different statistics, this could rise to over half of the workforce by 2020. With the trend towards freelance and flex-time looking strong, there’s a lot of talk around the positives of working from home. It can save time and money, […]

Employee motivation seems to be at an all-time low, with more than a third of all employees actively or casually searching for employment outside of their current position. With 55% of employees more likely to leave their jobs over the next 12 months and nearly half of the world’s workforce claiming they have left a […]

When you have a contract with your employer, you expect to be paid the same amount each month, provided you meet the terms of the contract in the number of hours that you work. Of course, sometimes employers take things into their own hands and make reductions for one reason or another. This is not […]

Employee engagement is your organisation’s approach that results in an emotional commitment from your employees to your organisation. Once achieved, it means that employee will be more productive and care more about their work. Employee retention, simply put refers to an organisation’s ability to retain its employees. The costs of replacing and training new employees […]

Job hunting can be a long and tiring process that can get you down if you don’t have immediate success. Jobs are more in demand than ever and in many cases, there are considerable numbers of people who go for just one job vacancy. Therefore, it is essential that when you apply for a job […]

Recognising and rewarding your employees for their work plays a huge part in how well your company is managed. When you own or manage a business, ensuring that the people who put the effort in for your brand every day feel appreciated is a vital step in achieving a higher level of employee satisfaction. In […]

Everyone dreams of being their own boss. The idea of it sounds like a dream – doing what you want, when you want to do it. However, understandably is it not all just sunshine and rainbows. Being your own boss, and the boss of other people comes along with a lot of pressure and worry. […]

Time management and leadership go hand in hand and their relationship with each other goes way back. We have always thought of productivity and time-saving activities as the integral work of a born leader, like Henry Ford, for example. The scientific management guru is known for engineering a mass production assembly line in his Ford […]

Making your workplace safe for your employees and any members of the public who can legitimately enter is an essential part of running any business. No matter how small or new your company may be, this is not something that can be ignored. Indeed, for a new business it’s important to integrate a health and […]

Business objectives, product road maps and marketing strategies – these traditionally long-lasting plans are now subject to rapid changes which makes them increasingly short-lived, and the idea of ‘disruption’ is thus the narrative of our iterative times. To thrive and compete in a market that is looking for instant gratification and to work with the […]

In the war for the workplace, automation is taking the lead. While humans have nobly fought to keep their careers and stay a step ahead in their industry, the lone employee is no match for a machine. As technology continues to invade our lives even further, companies and industries all over the world are finding […]

Hard times come and go very often for businesses, especially the youngest ones. When in crisis, the first thought of many managers is usually to downsize the company and save as much resources as possible. Downsizing, or letting people go, is a very delicate process that should not be taken lightly, both from a tactical […]

Letting your employees work remotely has been gaining popularity in the last few years. According to a study conducted by Tammy D. Allen, Timothy D. Golden, and Kristen M. Shockley, by 2014, “more than 3.3 million U.S workers reported their home as their primary place of work”. And there is a good reason why. Although […]

Fidelity coverage, sometimes known as a fidelity bond, is a type of insurance that will protect a business owner against the theft of money, property, forgery or fraud by an employee. It will guarantee that if a business owner or employer suffers any loss due to employee dishonesty, the chosen insurer will share this loss […]

Being a recruiter is a job that requires that you put a solid amount of work into preparing your candidates for the highly-dynamic job market. In recent years, there has been a considerable shift which has affected each and every industry. Thus, new job positions are opening while others are slowly vanishing, and others are […]

There is a moment in our lives when you ask yourself: do I need to specialise to handle particular tasks or do I need to acquire more skills to secure a future working position? If you want to develop more skills and become more flexible, you will look for jobs to prove your abilities. On […]

In the last year, workplaces have seen a significant increase in work benefits and perks. According to the 2017 Employee Benefits Survey (SHRM), one third of the surveyed organisations increased employee benefits over the past 12 months. Employee benefits are a great tool not only to attract talents but also for employee retention. In fact, […]

If you are just out of college, chances are that you are already perfecting your resumes to dive right into the job-hunting game. The idea of starting a career with landing the ideal job in your first attempt may seem like an achievable goal. It probably is. However, if you are anything like an average […]

Workplace diversity is about accepting and valuing all employees’ differences and encouraging them to use their unique knowledge and skills to create a stronger and more competitive organisation. A lot of corporations have already recognised the multiple benefits of workplace diversity. Employees with different backgrounds and views are more likely to produce innovative and creative […]

I’ll be the first to admit that there are possibly far too many blog posts in existence extolling the virtues of being productive. I know that, because I’ve written a lot of them myself. But what is productivity? It’s a bit of an ethereal thing, after all. If someone claims they are ‘ultra-productive’, what do […]

Reaching the top of your game is a tireless process that requires grit, determination and an awful lot of patience. Nowhere is this more evident than in the field of technology, where the world’s most prolific CTOs take an inordinate amount of time to reach the pinnacles of their career. Adobe’s Abhay Parasnis, for example, […]

  Confession time: I didn’t go to university. Throughout my daily life, this never proves problematic, but it has, at times, been a bone of contention with certain people. For example, I remember talking to an old boss following a significant promotion. I was thanking him for it when he unexpectedly asked if I had […]

If you work for yourself or have been at the helm of a business for a significant period of time, the thought of being able to take a holiday might be laughable. You’ve not had a proper one for years, so how on earth can you fit one in this year? The good news is […]

  As English has become the most spoken language in the world, the ability to understand and speak another foreign language is a valuable skill for an aspiring employee. Uncommon languages such as Mandarin, Chinese or Japanese and common ones like Spanish, French or German are proving to be a great advantage when applying for […]

  Paid Online Surveys: Legitimate or Scam? Have you ever heard of paid online surveys? We have. How do they work and are they legitimate? We’ve reviewed an online survey aggregator page for you. Survey Bee Product Name: SurveyBee Website: www.surveybee.net Price of Service: FREE Business Type: Online Surveys Who is Surveybee? SurveyBee is an […]

  Sometimes the idea of becoming an entrepreneur can sound rather intimidating. Depending fully on yourself to create an income can be a challenge, and without any previous experience in working on your own it could be too big of a bite for some people. One great way to make this transition less scary, is […]

  According to WHO data from 2014 more than 1.9 billion adults are categorised as overweight. This means that every third adult is at risk of diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and musculoskeletal disorders and premature death. In the UK the numbers are even more alarming as data shows that more than 61% of […]

  In June 2016, the British public made a momentous decision to leave the EU. It was a move no one had anticipated or prepared for. In the wake of the decision, publishers reported quadrupled sales of their British citizenship textbooks as EU nationals scrambled to retain their right to stay in the UK. It’s […]

  By nature, people will always disagree with each other, it’s simply inevitable. In everyday life, negotiating is an ongoing process that takes place between people, whether it is done consciously or not. Regardless of whether you are a good or bad negotiator, you will constantly need to negotiate. The reason why we negotiate is […]

Employers use innovative perks, on the one hand, to enhance individual efficiency and, on the other hand, to cultivate fertile ground for team building and integration purposes. Giving benefits to your staff and unleashing their human potential should not be necessarily considered as a high-cost investment, though. Innovative and attractive perks can also be low-cost […]

  Life is full of choices. The most important ones you probably make in your late teens and in your twenties. One really important decision you will have to make is regarding your career path. What major do you choose? Do you apply for an internship? Is a first master’s degree worth it? A second? […]

  The home office has now become a hit among entrepreneurs and startups. Its popularity has considerably increased over the past years due to many online job opportunities. Another reason why entrepreneurs are investing in home offices is simple: it is cost saving. Not only do you have no costs in maintaining the given space, […]

                    Within the business sphere, the Netherlands is known for their keen knowledge on water and the technology that comes along with it. World leaders and top global companies rely on this small European country for information and assistance on water technology, especially when it comes […]

                    If you’re in your twenties your personal finances could become overwhelming. When you are just beginning, learning to manage your money can be tricky. There is a lot to take in and a range of different millstones to work towards. But, how can you learn […]

Learn Another Language Now To Boost Your Job and Life Opportunities! As globalization spreads faster than ever before, the demand for broader competencies in the business world is also booming. Among the recruiting spectrum, some examples of the new “must haves” go further than merely counting the “A`s” from University diplomas. The list includes cultural […]

The world’s biggest player in taxi industry is facing a potential legal threat from the iconic black cabbies of UK’s capital. On Christmas Eve, Uber, the £50b transportation network company, celebrated the achievement of one billion Uber trips only five and a half years after its foundation. Ironically, the historic ride took place in London, the same city […]

Official figures show that the number of people in work is rising and that unemployment rates are still falling in the UK. The British economy is said to be “an incredible job-creating machine” at the moment. Apparently, the results of a long-term economic plan with an eye on job creation and business expansion are now […]

Get to know about life changing events and valuable networking opportunities. The mission of UNCUBED is to connect people to young, fast growing companies, who have the most interesting jobs. It connects you with exciting companies through content, classes, conferences and jobs. The headquarters are located in Chinatown, NYC. The funders of UNCUBED want to […]

Now you have more opportunities than ever for internships abroad Nowadays, students have endless opportunities to go around the world and gain professional experience. Of course, it can be difficult when you go to another country in terms of cultural differences, bureaucracy and documentation. Making such a decision is not easy and there can be some […]

The latest information shows that workers from Romania and Bulgaria filled one in 14 additional jobs created. In fact, 115,000 people found a job in the three months leading up to September. This has doubled in comparison with last year. Romanians and Bulgarians Conquer the UK This Year Record numbers of Romanians and Bulgarians have taken jobs in […]

Working from home is becoming more popular in the UK, with 4.2 million Brits now choosing to stay at home with their work. Remote working, or working from home, is a growing trend in the UK, with 13.9% of the population skipping the daily commute to the office in favour of working remotely from the […]

Recent research shows that a staggering number of young people are willing to work unpaid or have already done so.   As a young graduate starting out on the job market for the first time, it’s often necessary to start at the bottom and work your way up. However, a recent study carried out by […]

A report from the IPPR (The Institute for Public Policy Research – the UK’s leading progressive think-tank) has dubbed the UK as the self-employment capital of Western Europe. The UK’s self-employment increase has been the quickest of all western European countries during the past year and there are now 4.6 million people working for themselves.

There are currently two options for the UK concerning free movement of workers: either restrict the free movement of labour or stay in the EU, but it can not do both.

The prime minister, David Cameron, announces “great news”: unemployment is down by 538,000, with over 30 million Brits now in work.   The UK has witnessed the biggest drop in unemployment since records began, with unemployment figures below 2 million for the first time since the recession started in 2008. Now, only 6% of Brits […]