Blog18th Apr 2023Harnessing the Benefits of Hybrid WorkingThe prevalence and popularity of hybrid working has certainly grown in the wake of the Covid pandemic, with a recent survey conducted by PwC indicating that 77% of employees want to see a mix of face-to-face and remote working, in…View more
Blog3rd Apr 2023The Accidental American“The Accidental American” may sound like a film title but the consequences of being one are far more real than a Hollywood script would entertain. With several high-profile cases over the past few years, including our own ex-Prime Minister, the…By Michael SmithView more
Blog29th Mar 2023Domestic Abuse as a Workplace IssueIn 2022, the Northern Ireland Assembly passed the Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill entitling victims of domestic abuse to at least 10 days paid leave each year to deal with domestic abuse issues. While the commencement date is not yet…View more
Blog22nd Mar 2023Pension Reforms – A Great Day For SaversThere was perhaps less drama in the Spring Budget 2023 than there was in the build up to Jeremy Hunt’s first Autumn Statement, but it is a day that may live long in the memory of some, following significant pension…By Tom AndrewView more
Blog8th Mar 2023Embrace Equity: International Women’s Day 2023 and BeyondInternational Women’s Day (IWD) exists to celebrate the achievements of women in all areas of society including Women At Work. This years’ theme is embrace equity. Equity is based on the principle that we all start our journeys from different places…View more
Blog6th Mar 2023Leading Challenging Change: Redundancy Planning for ManagersA redundancy process, while not entered into lightly is sometimes necessary in order to sustain a business in the long-term and protect roles. Redundancy has increasingly been in the news, with high-profile examples in the technology sector, and last year…View more
Blog6th Mar 2023The challenge the energy transition presentsOur frontier regions of the UKCS are experiencing real challenges in respect to the Energy Transition. We as a nation and as an economy must be careful what we wish for in terms of ensuring energy security, stable pricing, meeting…By Graeme RobertsonView more
Blog28th Feb 2023The Herd Group Moves to Employee OwnershipAAB, advised Herd Group on transferring to an Employee Ownership Trust. The Herd Group is a Surrey-headquartered vehicle rental firm that has seen significant year-on-year growth since the business was founded in 2014. The firm, which now operates throughout the…By Kate NaylorView more
Blog27th Feb 2023ID Checks for Foreign Employees Working in NorwayWhen working in Norway, individuals are required to undergo a mandatory check of their identity documentation by personally attending a short appointment at a Norwegian tax office or at a Service Centre for Foreign Workers based in Bergen, Kirkenes, Oslo,…By Craig BurnettView more
Blog21st Feb 2023Anita Roddick : Authentic LeadershipIdentifying your leadership inspiration is proven to inspire action, raise performance levels and ignite creativity. In her latest blog, Think People Senior OD and Talent Consultant Nicola Thompson tells of her leadership inspiration, Anita Roddick. After a high heeled dash to…View more
Blog15th Feb 2023DiSC: Harnessing Your Strengths to Get the Best out of Your Team The DiSC model has been used for years to improve work productivity, teamwork, leadership, and most importantly, communication. Everyone is a mixture of each style, but most people tend to fall into one or two of the main DiSC styles:…View more