Caroline Patten from Stockport recruitment consultancy, Grassroots, explains how an inclusive recruitment process can help SMEs find the right person for the job. When I meet with a new client to take down a recruitment brief, they usually all say the same thing: "We just want to find the right … [Read more...]
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Businesses face ‘wake up’ call about international VAT and customs obligations, warns Azets
VAT specialists at accountancy and advisory firm, Azets, have warned that international VAT and Customs Duty rules are like an iceberg ready to strike unsuspecting businesses. Keith Miller, VAT Partner at the firm, says many businesses do not fully understand VAT and Customs Duty rules for … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Interview processes for SME employers
Stockport recruitment expert, Caroline Patten from Grassroots Consulting, explains the importance for SME employers in having the right interview processes in place. As an SME employer, recruitment is a challenge at the best of times. You’re balancing business as usual with the need to grow, and … [Read more...]
Handelsbanken report highlights persistent gender gap in finances
A new report published by Handelsbanken Wealth & Asset Management has highlighted the persistent gender gap in both wealth and financial education and confidence. The Building your financial future: Are you in control? report, published ahead of International Women's Day on Saturday 8th … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Is your data on the dark web?
The dark web provides a threat to businesses of all sizes: Stockport-based IT support business, CTRL-S, explains the risks and how to protect your data. With a staggering 58% of SMEs experiencing a cyberattack in the last year, data breaches have unfortunately become a regular part of modern … [Read more...]
C&C doubles down on championing grassroots sport
Stockport-based C&C Insurance Brokers reflects on its support for grassroots sport following the recent achievements of Dom Hanson of Stockport Rugby Union FC, which the firm has backed since 2012. The value and importance of supporting sport at a grassroots level could not have been brought … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: 5 Quick steps to set up an Apprenticeship scheme
As Stockport marks National Apprenticeships Week from 10th to 16th February, people planning consultant, Caroline Patten from Grassroots Recruitment, explains the steps businesses should take to hire apprentices. It's National Apprenticeships Week and 'How do we hire apprentices?' is still one of … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: How to Identify AI-Generated CVs
With the rise of generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Stockport recruitment expert, Caroline Patten of Grassroots Consulting, shares how employers can spot AI-generated CVs and applications, and how they should handle them. I’ve had a lot of recruitment planning meetings with clients since the start … [Read more...]
Handelsbanken research highlights self-assessment worries of the self-employed
More than 300,000 self-employed people have reported that they expected to miss the January 31st deadline for completing self-assessment tax returns and paying any money owed, new research from Handelsbanken Wealth & Asset Management shows. Research came alongside the release of HMRC data … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: With one in four looking to change jobs, how can businesses address employee turnover?
With one in four UK workers looking to change jobs this year, Stockport-based Hallidays HR shares their expertise for businesses wanting to address employee turnover. A quarter of workers in the UK are looking to change their jobs this year, according to new research. The poll of over 1,200 … [Read more...]
Azets urges business owners to think carefully before acting ahead of Inheritance Tax changes
A tax specialist in the North West at accountancy and business advisory firm, Azets, is urging business owners and shareholders to seek comprehensive advice before gifting shares to their children because of impending changes to inheritance tax (IHT). The announcement of changes to Business … [Read more...]
Neonatal Leave to become a legal right
As part of a range of reforms to employment rights, Stockport HR consultancy, Cornerstone Resources, explains how businesses will be affected by new day one rights to neonatal care leave. UK Government has announced in January 2025 that Neonatal Leave will become a day one right. Subject to … [Read more...]
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