Employees

No matter how much cash there is in the bank or how much you have in working capital, a firm's most valuable asset is its employees. Taking care of your staff can make the difference between an ordinary business and a truly successful one.

The retail sector has always been one of the most competitive business environments to operate in.

The manufacturing sector is plagued with uncertainty, and is often hostage to factors beyond its control

Administering payroll is becoming increasingly burdensome for many businesses, taking more and more time and resources away from core business functions.

For today's employers, the area of human resources is a two-edged sword.

An independent review has said that involving employees fully in the future of their firms will help businesses to innovate, develop and grow.

Every employer knows just how important wages are to recruiting and keeping good employees. So how best to go about setting rates of pay?

A number of businesses use contractors and subcontractors to carry out short-term work or to supply specialist skills on specific projects.

Employee share schemes, such as share incentive plans (SIPs) and Save As You Earn (SAYE) schemes, are increasingly being used by firms to reward good staff performance and retain workers, and make an attractive remuneration package when recruiting.