Just one in five workers expect to receive a Christmas bonus this year, according to a survey by The Global Payroll Association (GPA) – and just under two-thirds of those feel the sum is ‘sufficient’.
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A European private equity firm has struck a deal to acquire a majority stake in Dains Accountants.
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Business confidence is down for a second quarter in a row, according to the results of Staffordshire Chambers’ latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES).
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An apprenticeship expert and business leader has signed partnership agreements with 19 companies to create a network of professional services for businesses to tap into.
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A North Staffordshire charity, which helps more than 1,500 local people with mental health issues every year, is set to benefit from a security firm’s largest ever fundraising drive.
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A North Staffordshire dairy farm has seen demand for their ‘proper’ milk soar after speaking out against controversial feed additive Bovaer on social media.
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Portmeirion Group has announced that ‘challenging and unpredictable” markets during the second half of the year mean pre-tax profits for the full year are expected to be below market expectations.
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A property finance business has split its offering into two specialist brands as its expansion plans continue.
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Inco Contracts has smashed its 2024 fundraising target to support cancer patients.
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Dear Myles, One of my employees has repeated absences due to migraines, and it’s having a significant impact on my team and its productivity. I’m considering disciplinary action, but I’m worried about whether migraines could be considered a disability under the Equality Act. How can I ensure we address this
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