Month: July 2024

We are thrilled to announce that we have been presented with two more awards by the Mayor of Poole! We received Silver for the Saffrey Family Business of the Year and Silver for the Action Coach Small Business of the Year at the Poole Business Awards. This recognition brings our total award wins to 6 this year, and we couldn’t be more delighted.

These awards are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our incredible team and the unwavering support from our amazing clients and partners. Each accolade reinforces our commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional service.

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey. Your belief in us makes all the difference, and we are excited to continue growing and achieving even more together. Here’s to more milestones and successes in the future!

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Labour’s manifesto ‘Change’ is set to bring a wave of new employment legislation within their first 100 days. With Keir Starmer announcing an extended Parliament to push these changes through, it’s clear they’re ready to hit the ground running.

From a recruitment agency perspective, these changes will have a significant impact on businesses, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises. Here’s what to expect from Labour’s ‘Plan to make work pay: Delivering a new deal for working people’:

Increased Employee Costs: We can expect higher costs due to raises in the national minimum wage and the introduction of sick pay from the first day of absence. This means businesses will need to carefully plan their budgets to accommodate these changes.

Employment Status Reforms: Ending exploitative zero-hour contracts is a positive step for worker rights, but it will require businesses to rethink their staffing strategies to ensure compliance.

Enhanced Employee Protections: The right to unfair dismissal protection from day one and extended time to bring claims means businesses need to be more diligent with their employment practices.

Right to Disconnect: Policies allowing employees to switch off after work hours could change how businesses manage after-hours communication and workload expectations.

Greater Union Involvement: With more union presence and a statutory body to investigate firms, businesses will need to engage more closely with labor organizations and understand the new dynamics.

We know that navigating these changes can feel overwhelming. At Jigsaw Specialist Recruitment, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Our team is dedicated to helping you understand these new regulations and how they affect your business. By staying informed and prepared, we can ensure that you remain compliant and resilient through these legislative shifts.

For more detailed insights, check out our whitepaper, which dives into these changes and what they mean for your business.

Let’s tackle these challenges together and keep moving forward. Have a great week!

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