Leading businesses in the food industry have recently predicted what food and drink trends to expect in 2019, based on their market research, sales figures and more. We take a look at what is set to prosper in the next year. Savoury ice cream New ice cream flavours are predicted to catch on in 2019,
As climate change brings unpredictable weather patterns and extremes, it has never been so important for businesses to have an adverse weather policy. Organisations must balance the need for business continuity against the requirement to avoid unnecessary risk. Without an adverse weather policy, employees may be uncertain about the rules that apply during harsh weather
Is Christmas really Christmas without the classic films that seem to have been with us forever? There are few better feelings over the festive period than cosying up with snacks in front of our favourite movie. For the characters involved, though, it’s stressful, humiliating and often painful. Without further ado, we take a look at
When we need an answer to a burning question, it’s common for many of us turn to Google. But when it comes to employment law, the public has been asking the search engine some worrying questions about exactly what powers bosses do and don’t have over their employees. Here are some of the questions, and
The Met Office recently announced storm names for 2018-19, meaning flood season is officially here and set to make waves across the UK once again. In recent years, the threat of flooding has increased significantly, and these rough waters don’t appear to be leaving anytime soon. In fact, the Met Office predicted climate change could
As flood season approaches, many organisations are bolstering their risk management practices to prevent serious damage from a natural disaster. But unlike the downpour of a flood, many business disasters don’t have a season—they can happen year-round. Whether it be a deadly cyber-attack or a costly material shortage, business disasters can often cause a chain
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma caused an estimated $150 billion to $200 billion in damages to Texas and Florida in the United States, according to Moody’s Analytics. The increased devastation by hurricanes in the States has a connection to the heightened risk of unprecedented rainfall in the United Kingdom. This winter, the Met Office predicts a
It’s a good idea for businesses to introduce both an internal and external plan of action should a data breach occur within their business. This will mean that your team will be better prepared and will have an increased chance of getting things right the first time. Ultimately, this could serve towards limiting damage to
Time theft is when your employee accepts payment for work which they have not done the hours for, or similarly if they have done the hours but haven’t completed the necessary amount of work in that space of time. Examples of time theft: Employees taking longer breaks than they’re allotted. This is one of the
No matter how bright the future looks for your business, you never know when disaster will strike. Whether it be a flood or destructive building fire, underinsurance can be a problem. It is vital to have proper insurance policies to protect your business from any interruptions—especially if you are a SME with minimal financial flexibility.
