60% of senior business leaders say they never switch off from work

Many senior leaders in British and Irish SMEs struggle to maintain a healthy work/life balance and never switch off from work, according to the latest Close Brothers Business Barometer research. More than two fifths (45%) of all senior managers say that they feel...

Crackdown on employers refusing to meet auto-enrolment obligations

The Pension Regulator has announced a new crackdown on employers who are flouting their auto enrolment pension duties. Those suspected of breaking the law will be targeted with short notice inspections. The Pension Regulator (TPR) says it is using data to pinpoint...

The best and the worse workplace benefits

Traditional staff benefits including paid holiday, pensions and flexible working top the list of benefits employees value the most whereas more quirky ideas such as being allowed to take your dog into the office are poorly received. Over a third of employers would...

Motivation with Employee Benefits

Business uncertainty exists but one certainty is the effects of a well thought out benefit package on staff motivation, performance and retention. Employers may not feel entirely comfortable investing in attracting and retaining staff at the moment. The level of...

Exclusive Interview with Adam Henderson

Adam Henderson is a keynote speaker at this year’s Business Vision Live. He is a Writer, speaker and consultant on the Modern Workforce and changing world of work. Here in an exclusive interview with advo’s Nadiya Gregory he outlines why business needs a...