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East Molesey Methodist Church Utilises a HeatingSave BEMS to Reduce Bills


It was nothing but positive news for East Molesey Methodist Church when August 2019 saw the completed installation of a brand new HeatingSave Building Energy Management System. The old Victorian church, situated in Surrey, combines with a school hall and extension, to host religious services and multifunctional events for the local community. With that, it […]

Major expansion planned by Cyber Security Services Firm


Cyber security services specialist Bridewell Consulting is opening five new regional offices in the UK and plans to double headcount over the next 12 months. The new offices, in Manchester, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Nottingham and Cheltenham are part of Bridewell’s growth strategy, enabling the company to meet an expected 50 per cent increase in demand for […]

Travel agency strikes deal for home-working franchise firm


Independent travel agency Hays Travel has expanded with the acquisition of Explorer Travel, a home working franchise company. For Hays Travel, the new acquisition was said to be an ideal fit with its home working model which has seen many individuals progress to become successful independent businesses as part of the Hays Travel Independence Group. […]

How Businesses Can Successfully Manage Remote Onboarding


In a recent report by HR News where 1,000 UK-based employees were surveyed, findings showed that, of those who started a new job remotely between March 2020 and February 2021, only 15% had an “excellent” onboarding experience. The remaining 85%? Little to be desired. Along with the obvious issues of being sent the wrong equipment […]

Work-life balance becoming increasingly important for UK workers, recent research reveals


Flexible working has become extremely popular during the pandemic-induced lockdown, and, for the first time in seven years, has overtaken an attractive salary and benefits package as the most desired factor, when choosing an employer, a recent market research survey has been able to suggest.   The findings were today revealed by specialist recruiter, Randstad […]

Time and Attendance Software Can Help Prevent Payroll Fraud


Although the phenomenon has drastically reduced over the past few years payroll fraud can still occur, with a comprehensive time and attendance software remaining one of the best solutions to combat these costly problems. According to HR experts, buddy punching or buddy clocking is one of the top methods to engage in payroll fraud, and […]

Furloughed employees considering career change, report reveals


Over half of the UK’s furloughed employees are considering career changes, new research by IT management company NTT DATA UK has been able to suggest. The uncertainty around job security has driven the change, as 60% of respondents said they feared they will not have a job to go back to once the furlough scheme […]

Recruitment records significant growth following loosening of lockdown rules


The recent loosening of lockdown rules has led to a significant rise in the demand for workers in both permanent and temporary placements, the latest UK Report on Jobs, compiled for the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and KPMG, has been able to suggest. Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that the recovery […]

Organizations Need to Step-up Preparations for the Return to the Office


Companies across the UK are being urged to step-up their preparations in order to ensure staff can return safely to their offices, a recent news report has been able to suggest. As offices begin to welcome workers back, and as those workers increasingly connect both in and out of the workplace, outbreaks of the Covid-19 […]