Experts in Business

Five ways to avoid redundancy!

1. Introduce flexible working - you may have to cut employee hours but if pitched correctly they’ll appreciate the continuation of work. 2. Prohibit overtime – those who rely on overtime may leave. However the employees who stay will still have work to do and you avoid a potential redundancy situation. 3. Change shift [...]

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Unfair dismissal claims rocket

Many businesses remain unaware of the necessary steps needed to be taken in order to survive the current recession. More and more small businesses are facing unfair dismissal claims after failing to follow statutory redundancy procedures. Research from Hiscox has revealed a threefold increase in insurance claims from small businesses being sued by employees for [...]

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