One consultant, one area of specialism. So began RfM Business Consulting just over 4 years ago. Fast forward to 2020, the company has grown and changed significantly. It’s also time for a fitting new name: RfM Transform. Managing Director, Tony Backhouse, explains why now is the right time to re-brand.
Employee contracts: take care when changing the small print
Many aspects of workplace operations have had to change significantly in response to COVID-19 and social distancing restrictions. You may want to review how, when and where your staff work going forwards but take care to respect employment law and workers rights when changing employee contracts.
National Living Wage “the biggest cash increase ever” – How will your business cope?
The National Living Wage will rise by 6.2% from 1 April 2020. Almost three million UK workers are set to receive a pay rise, described by the Government as “the biggest cash increase ever”. Whether you employ staff on the National Living Wage or not, your business is likely to be affected. We look into the potential impact of the rise and what you can do.
People Power – introducing RfM HR Services
Ask any business owner what aspect of running their business causes them the most headaches and you will receive a common answer: their staff. From finding the right people to keeping records, drafting handbooks and dealing with issues in conduct, having employees requires specialist knowledge, skills and time that you may not have. As part of our commitment to provide comprehensive support to our business clients, we have introduced a range of HR services delivered via our colleagues at RfM Business Consulting.
