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The 'Gig Economy' - the future of work in the UK?

24 August, 2016 The ever-increasing availability of high-speed internet connections, mobile computing devices and even smartphones more powerful than desktop computers have all contributed to more flexible working conditions in the 21st century. This trend has led to an increase in the number of people creating their own fully flexible  -career as a 'freelancer', working to their own hours, at their own speed and to their own productivity level. 

SMEs feel the strain during summer holiday season

20 July, 2016 ​The school holidays are approaching, have you got your employees' annual leave covered? For many businesses the summer is a peak period of activity, yet it presents a real challenge for SMEs when key staff take annual leave as productivity can suffer.

Brexit yet to hit UK jobs market

19 July, 2016 It's been an action packed few months in the world of politics. I'm sure plenty of people are fed up of hearing about Brexit, so we'll keep this update short and sweet AND deliver a bit of good news!

Press Release - Taking Stock: EU Referendum

24 June, 2016 As a small business operating in Wales, we know that the outcome will have a significant influence on not just our business, but of those we recruit for too. We share our thoughts and assess the potential impact of the result on local employers. 

Fortunes rise for UK financiers

24 November, 2015 According to new data, a surge in available jobs in the finance and accounting industries right across the UK is leading to a rise in professional job prospects in all sectors.

Universities fail to encourage entrepreneurial spirit, survey finds

11 November, 2015 More and more British graduates are showing a definite interest in freelancing and self-employment but universities are failing to treat either occupation as a viable career option.

500 new jobs for Anglesey with £2 billion Chinese investment

02 November, 2015 Producing enough energy to power a quarter of Welsh homes a groundbreaking biomass power plant gets the go ahead on Anglesey, bringing light AND jobs to the local economy.

Markit/PMI Report on Services - September round up

26 October, 2015 Mixed fortunes for the British economy as we come to the end of the third quarter. 

Employers face fines for failing to pay staff National Minimum Wage

12 October, 2015 Following the General Election, new employment law changes are causing employers to pay heed or face the consequences.

Regions face threat of job losses from ‘living wage’

07 October, 2015 The disparity of fortunes between the UK’s capital and the rest of the country could widen. According to a think-tank, this is due to the recent rise in the National Minimum Wage (NMW), with the higher rate less likely to affect London workers than workers in the rest of the UK.