A long or disrupted journey to work can seem depressing, and now research suggests a real connection with our mental health. In fact, workers with longer commutes are 33% more likely to suffer from depression, according to a report by Britain’s Healthiest Workplace Index.
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Health technology – the potential and the pitfalls
Back in 2006, the illegible handwriting on medical prescriptions was cited as the cause for over 7000 American deaths and a further 1.5 M injuries in a single year. In the years since, electronic prescribing has delivered huge benefits to patient safety.
Thrive Event: Leading people through huge transformational change
On the 13th February we welcomed Paul Whyte, Managing Director of Bestfood logistics (formerly Bidvest) for our second Thrive event and the first of 2020. Our relationship with Paul began when the parent company of Bidvest identified the need to hire a specialist turnaround leader to urgently diagnose and execute the turnaround of Bidvest Logistics. Russam worked closely with the Parent to conduct the specialist search for Paul.
RUSSAM GUIDE TO IR35
At Russam we are working closely with our interim candidates and clients to guide them through what’s involved and what their options are. If your business is affected by the new legislation, we would strongly urge, if you haven’t already, to start taking steps to determine the status of all contractors operating through a PSC within your business, particularly given timelines involved.
IR35 - Your questions answered
Russam have been navigating through IR35 since 2000 and ensuring that the contracts we agree are fully compliant from start to finish. This article answers questions you may have about IR35 and if you require further help please get in touch.
IR35 - What does your organisation need to know
Despite being first introduced in 2000, IR35 (also known as the off-payroll working rules) has rarely been at the forefront of businesses and charities minds. However, with not long to go until the roll out of the rules to the private sector, it is now a crucial area for organisations to focus on. Read on to understand the key aspects of the legislation, our top tips for compliance and how Bates Wells can help your organisation.
Special message from our Managing Director Jason Atkinson
I keep being asked about our Interim Management business and whether or not we are seeing a “Boris Boost” in 2020. To be honest, in my 15+ years in the industry I have never seen such a strange market for interim management.
Happiness: the key to success
As a company, how do you lead your employees to be happy? A global survey by the Boston consulting group sheds some light on the matter.
Is your employer brand sending the right message to potential new hires?
In today’s world with such easy access to information, there is strong competition to get noticed - and for the right reasons. Organisations must stand out to attract the best talent within increasingly competitive markets and, following recruitment, employers must retain talented employees.
Does your organisation have employee voice?
Well-being, commitment and innovation often suffer when employees feel they are without ‘voice’ in an organisation. Employee voice is key to ensuring that ideas and knowledge from across the workforce can be harnessed to drive innovation in product design, service delivery and improvements to working practices.
