February 2009
Studies show - 43% of employees have less confidence in their employers
This is the first of our 'How to' guides - providing you with simple, step-by-step support in dealing with HR and Payroll issues.
This month, we share some useful tips on how you can nurture employee confidence before demoralisation kicks in and affects your bottom line. Give it a go!
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In this issue
P45 Leaver processes under challenge!
Changes to HM Revenue and Customs will mean that they will no longer be accepting a Leaver's P45(1) with a leaving date of 30 days or more into the future. Resident expert, Simon Parsons, speaks this issue and the challenge that it may bring to the in-year filing requirements.
Child Care Vouchers & Salary Sacrifice
Simon answers some FAQs about childcare vouchers - which cover: employee entitlement to non-cash benefits, Tax and National Insurance Contribution (NIC) exemptions and more!
Work-Life-Play Goals
Have your employees set themselves work, life and play goals? If not, maybe it should be on your next agenda. Giving your employees the tools to reflect on work, life and play habits can help them to reclaim that healthy work-life balance - especially in these testing times. See our working examples so your employees can make a change!
What's new in Health & Safety?
Indoor workplace temperatures, risk assessments and the legal liability to Senior Management are all the main talking points in this month's update - be in the know and find out more?
Avoid those costly penalties!
What is a 'fair' redundancy process? A recent case, in this month's update, gives us some guidance. We also take a look at some important changes to compensatory limits, wearing religious symbols in the workplace, and the Sexual Orientation Regulations.