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Managing Hybrid Teams

Dated: 15th March 2024

By Helen Tomlinson

As hybrid working has become more mainstream, managers have had to adapt. The emergence of hybrid teams – a blend of remote and in-office workers – has ushered in a new era of workplace dynamics. The challenge lies in effectively managing these diverse teams, balancing flexibility with structure and fostering collaboration amidst physical separation.

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Goals For 2021

Dated: 18th January 2021

Setting goals for 2021, a year that seems so uncertain may, at first glance seem futile. In a sense all […]

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How To Kick-Start After Lockdown

Dated: 10th September 2020

A handful of businesses have thrived during the lockdown but unfortunately many have really struggled.
As the governments drive for people to return to work continues, many businesses need to rebuild themselves.
But what does this look like?

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Beating The Summer Lull

Dated: 6th August 2019

The secret to beating the summer lull. We have compiled a comprehensive list of 20 quick and easy things you could do in this ‘summer lull’, to revitalise your business. Simple quick fixes to turbo charge your profits.
Take advantage of this quiet time and get ahead of your competition.

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Auto Enrolment Contributions

Dated: 27th April 2019

April 2019 sees the last legally required increase to auto-enrolment pension contributions, seven years since they were introduced.
But an employers’ role in helping staff to save for their retirement through the scheme is far from over.

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The Importance Contracts

Dated: 16th January 2019

A good employment contract is essential to both the employee and the employer. It is a legal requirement to have one in place within two months of taking on an employee, but the benefits to both sides are far greater than just ticking the box for the legal requirements.

Also posted in Accountancy, News Tagged accounting, contract, employee, employer, HR, Simas |

Making Tax Digital – The Journey Continues

Dated: 15th October 2018

As advances in technology are harnessed by software developers, the future of accountancy will be less about Making Tax Digital and more about accountants acting as consultants through advising their clients about their business activities in real-time.

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The Benefits Of Hiring An Apprentice.

Dated: 17th September 2018

Apprentices can allow you to grown your own, well trained, employees of the future. The National Apprenticeship Service reported that employers with established apprenticeship programmes see an improvement in productivity and in the quality of their product or service.

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The 5 Main Benefits To Outsourcing Your Company’s Payroll

Dated: 24th August 2018

A blog from Simas Payroll outlining the 5 main benefits to outsourcing your company’s payroll.

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Making Tax Digital – What You Need To Know

Dated: 31st July 2018

Essentially, MTD is about helping businesses to spend less time working on their finances whilst simultaneously ensuring that your finances are more accurate and up to date. Read our blog to discover the four main benefits of MTD, and what it means for your business.

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