Blog15th Feb 2022Innovation in the Textile SectorResearch and Development in the Textile Sector.By Derek GemmellView more
Blog14th Feb 2022Working from Home – will the tax relief be axed?Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, workers across the country have been required to work from home due to national lockdowns and to curb the spread of coronavirus. As a result, and to help with the cost of increased household expenses, the…View more
Blog9th Feb 2022Innovative Fintech in ScotlandWhat is a ‘fintech?’ We often hear people refer to a company in this way in the technology sector. The term fintech (financial technology) refers to modern technology or software used by business that provide automated and improved financial services. For…View more
Blog28th Jan 2022Private sector IR35 off-payroll working – 10 months onFollowing introduction of the updated IR35 Off-Payroll Working legislation in the Private Sector 10 months ago, we can now take stock and reflect on how these rules have impacted businesses utilising contractors as part of their workforce and explore some…View more
Blog24th Jan 2022Brexit – One year report cardWith the first 12 months of post-Brexit trade under our belts, now is an ideal time to take stock and consider the report card for Brexit. Alistair Duncan, Head of Indirect Tax, looks at which strengths can be highlighted and…View more
Blog20th Jan 2022Debunking the myths around private equityPerceptions of venture capital have changed for the better over the years – and deservedly so. If we go back a couple of decades, there was probably deserved criticism around the heavy-handed approach of some private equity houses, resulting in…View more
Blog20th Jan 2022Trends, recent deals, and move towards cashing outWe have been encouraged by the level of private equity deals being completed in recent months in Scotland, particularly in the Central Belt, in comparison to historic levels. We have seen investment across a wide range of levels, from very…View more
Blog18th Jan 2022Tech-enabled finance and HR solutions in demand in the Energy SectorFor many, the COVID pandemic has been a catalyst to press re-set on everything from our social values to health, well-being and sustainability. It has given us the opportunity to assess and evaluate our personal lives. It has been no…View more
Blog14th Jan 2022What lies ahead for HR professionals and companies: staying up to date with the latest trends and initiativesWe were thrilled to once again contribute to TMM Recruitment’s North East Salary Guide. The following blog is the content provided by our Employee Benefits Senior Manager, Richard Petrie. You can download and read the full guide here: https://www.tmmrecruitment.com/news/2021-12-21-2022-north-east-salary-guideView more
Blog12th Jan 2022HMRC effectively extends Self Assessment deadline by 30 daysHMRC have announced they will effectively push back the Self Assessment filing deadline for submission of the 2020/21 Self Assessment Tax Returns from 31 January 2022 to 28 February 2022. For the second year in a row this gives the…View more
Blog7th Jan 2022What is the Psychological Contract?The psychological contract is a key part of building an attractive employer brand to attract potential recruits and retaining employees. Understanding how this contact is formed, maintained and what elements are vital to individual employees, HR processes, policies, benefits and…By Anna PhippsView more
Blog20th Dec 2021Hosting Christmas Parties: How To Celebrate Safely This Year2021 has been a challenging year. After the disappointment of the cancellation of last year’s festive plans, organisations and staff alike are keener than ever to get together and have a Christmas celebration this year. For many organisations, this could…View more