The Sun Has Got His Hat On – Have You?

15 / 07 / 2013

This weekend we enjoyed some really wonderful weather. Finally, it seemed, summer has arrived and a very welcome arrival it was too after such awful weather for so long. Many of us rush into the sun, desperate to enjoy it and quite often shedding too many clothes without taking proper precaution. We all know that too much sun can be...

De-stress v Distress - The Choice is Yours

12 / 07 / 2013

I have recently been asked whether stress is an inevitable part of running a business. It is of course, but stress is not just inevitable for business owners, it’s an inevitable part of being alive (the only truly stress-free state is death). Stress is an ancient piece of human programming, built in to help us survive. It’s a good servant...

Holiday Illnesses: And I’m Not Just Talking about a Heat Rash

11 / 07 / 2013

We all like to get away at some point during the year, and for the majority of us, the summer months of July and August are the time of choice. It might be because the kids have broken up from school or because it gives us the best chance of catching some sunshine (especially if you’re not travelling too far...

SOSR Dismissal Falls Within ACAS Code

10 / 07 / 2013

There are five potentially fair reasons for dismissal. SOSR (some other substantial reason) is a “catch-all” – i.e. where a situation does not fit into one of the other four reasons (capability, conduct, redundancy, or breach of a statutory provision) but where there is still a substantial reason which will justify the dismissal of an employee. This will depend on...

Giving it Your Best Shot - Win Like Murray at Work

09 / 07 / 2013

Andy Murray has become the first male British tennis player to win Wimbledon in 77 years. After years of trying, he finally found his key to success. It is truly wonderful when a plan comes together and like so many others I am proud of and delighted for him. Grand slam success has come slowly to Murray and there have...