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How to keep your IT Secure when employees leave.

How to keep your IT Secure when employees leave.

There is a significant amount of change within businesses and organisations at the moment. When a member of staff leaves, there is often a focus on the practical aspects of employment, such as final pay, etc. However, the security aspects of the company’s IT can be overlooked in the exit process. Our Guest Blog is from LP Networks, read what you should be including in your formal employee exit checklist to protect your IT.
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The impact of employee financial wellbeing 

The impact of employee financial wellbeing 

With the world events that have caused such a significant impact on business in the last six months, it is no wonder that we are starting to see the consequences of being in debt on employee mental health and wellbeing. Read this week’s blog to find out what your business can do to support employees during this difficult time, keeping them engaged and productive in the workplace.
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Furlough – the next steps

Furlough – the next steps

With the end of the Furlough Scheme looming and no further clarity on what the winter will bring for business, employers are being forced to make tough decisions. Don’t be fooled into thinking that you can just make last minute decisions if you have to restructure to keep your business afloat.
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Employee Retention Scheme (furlough); the latest updates

Employee Retention Scheme (furlough); the latest updates

As businesses begin to look at how they can get their staff back to work, it’s important to take recent updates and changes to the Government furlough scheme into consideration. In our latest blog, we outline the furlough timeline for the coming few months.
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When is the right time to make redundancies?

When is the right time to make redundancies?

Covid-19 and the recent lockdown have caused businesses of all sizes to begin to reconsider their staffing. With some sectors now able to reopen and others still unsure of what’s happening, and changes to the government furlough scheme, some business owners may now be considering redundancies. Read our guide on making that decision. 
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Business as usual?

Business as usual?

With the Government’s 3-step plan suggesting a phased reopening of businesses and a push to get people back to work, we look at how to create a safe socially-distanced workplace.
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Are you prepared for the return of your team?

Are you prepared for the return of your team?

With rumblings abounding that the lockdown may be gently eased and more businesses now able to operate following social distancing guidelines, it’s time for business owners to begin planning on how they will bring their teams back.
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Information on how to keep your staff and yourself paid during the Covid-19 lockdown

Information on how to keep your staff and yourself paid during the Covid-19 lockdown

We’re all struck by how quickly legislation is changing regarding workers and the current Covid-19 crisis. So much so, we’ve rewritten this blog three times, but we think we now have it, so here is the information you need to know about paying staff and paying yourself.
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Covid -19 – We are prepared, are you?

Covid -19 – We are prepared, are you?

With the increasing challenges and restrictions being placed on businesses on a daily basis, this is a very tough and stressful time for many of our clients and community members.Read on to see how we are helping you.
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The best ways to manage remote and flexible workers

The best ways to manage remote and flexible workers

With remote and flexible working becoming increasingly more popular and achievable, how do you manage remote workers effectively. We’ve compiled some guidelines to ensure that you can still get the best from staff who work from home.
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