Legislation Changes Again: An Employer’s Guide

Lots of changes this year in employee legislation with new rules, new ways of doing things and new rates that must be used. Alison Gill. advo’s Head of HR has compiled a summary of all businesses need to know about the 21024 changes. In the words of David Bowie,...

It’s No April Fool – Changes to Bank Holidays

Some businesses have a holiday year for their employees which run from 1st April – 31st March and this year is a ‘Double Easter’. If you recognise bank holidays as fixed holidays for your employees, i.e. employees are not required to work on a bank holiday, the timing...

Payroll Perspective: Being ‘In Kind’ with Staff Benefits

In a company your employees are your most valuable asset and it is important as an employer to make sure they feel appreciated for all that they do. There are many ways you can show appreciation to employees whether by monetary rewards, gifts or social events....

Celebrating Your Employees: The Heart of Your Organisation

‘Employee Appreciation Day’ was the beginning of March and presented a perfect opportunity for all employers to recognise their teams for working hard and their valued contribution to your business. We believe a day, although a positive step to give focus,...

Your Staff Benefits: Reward, Support & Recognise

Employee Appreciation Day at the beginning of this month was a great time to recognise the hard work and dedication of employees behind the success of our businesses. But don’t forget it should last all year, every year, not just one day! At advo, we understand...

Leap Year: A guide to this months’ “extra day”

advo HR Consultant, Sam Brown, guides employers on what they need to know about this months’ “extra day”. Sam Brown, advo HR Consultant. It only happens once every four years but what should employers know about “leap day”? Started by Julias Caesar in 45 BCE it has...