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April 9, 2018 by admin in Business

‘Neurodiversity’ is a hot topic at the moment and a relatively new term that refers to people who have dyslexia, autism, ADHD, dyspraxia and other neurological conditions. These are ‘spectrum’

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Howarths shortlisted for three National Family Business awards

April 9, 2018 by admin in Business

We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for three national awards that recognise the contribution family-run businesses make to the UK economy. Many of you will know

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Leeds United MD Angus Kinnear addresses The Howarth Foundation’s first seminar

March 27, 2018 by admin in Business

On 14th March, The Howarth Foundation hosted its inaugural homelessness seminar at Elland Road Stadium, home of Leeds United FC. We were delighted that LUFC managing director, Angus Kinnear, opened

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GDPR and Employee Monitoring

March 27, 2018 by admin in Business

Privacy and Data Protection is big news with the GDPR coming into force on 25th May 2018. Not a subject most of us can get too excited about but, with

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HSBC discloses the largest gender pay gap reported to date

March 19, 2018 by admin in Business

HSBC has revealed that it has a gender pay gap of 59% with male employees being paid significantly more than their female counterparts. In addition to having a large gender

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Choosing the Best Safety Vest for the Job

March 12, 2018 by admin in Business

When it comes to buying safety vests safety managers and procurement departments have an overwhelming number of choices. This is great, since a wide selection improves the chances that your

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Automatic Unfair Dismissal and Pregnancy Discrimination

March 12, 2018 by admin in Business

What should you do if you decide to dismiss an employee only to then discover they are pregnant before the dismissal has been communicated? In the case of Really Easy

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Howarths FD Tracey Hopkins discusses technology in HR at The Yorkshire Post round-table

March 12, 2018 by admin in Business

Back in February, our finance director, Tracey Hopkins, was invited as an expert guest to a roundtable event held at The Yorkshire Post offices in Leeds. Chaired by deputy business

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Howarths health and safety team to help Hull brewery triple its production levels

March 12, 2018 by admin in Business

We’re delighted to be working with Hull-based independent brewery, Atom Brewing, to provide ongoing health and safety support as owners Allan Rice and Sarah Thackray look to triple their production

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Snow days! What are your rights as an employer if your employee cannot work due to adverse weather?

March 1, 2018 by Justine Crabtree in Business

It It isn’t too often in the UK that we are hit by inclement weather, but when we are it can have a devastating impact on business due to the

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The Howarth Foundation invite Leeds businesses to their free seminar!

February 27, 2018 by admin in Business

The homeless of Leeds and businesses in the city are inextricably linked and enjoy a unique mutual and undervalued benefit. For the homeless or recently rehoused, who have perhaps experienced

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