Issue 25
June 2009
Welcome to our 25th newsletter. Are the prospects for the economy really looking better? Let's hope so. What's new this month? We opened our fifth office in Warminster last week. And if you're interested in business networking – don't miss the FREE networking breakfast in Andover. Most of the 80 free breakfasts are taken so book early to avoid disappointment! Also read about how successfully we are using remote working and how Bartercard can help you overcome the recession.
In the meantime, if there is anything I can help you with please feel free to contact me.
Tim Bishop
Email: tim.bishop@bishopslaw.com
Telephone: 01722 422300
For You. Your Business. On Time. On Budget.
In this issue:
There's no such thing as a free lunch...
But there is such a thing as a free breakfast!
We are pleased to announce that our July Andover Breakfast Club will be sponsored by North Hampshire Enterprise, enabling us to give a FREE breakfast to the first 80 people to register.
read more ...Phew, what a scorcher!
The weather is hotting up and with predictions of a long hot summer ahead, employers may wonder what the maximum work place temperature is. Alan Jenner, employment lawyer at Bonallack & Bishop has the answer along with some practical tips for businesses to survive the summer sun.
Is Remote Working More Efficient?
A recent YouGov poll discovered that 42% of employees believed that they worked better when working remotely – yet just 8% of UK businesses trust staff to work away from the office.
Bartercard
As some of you will be aware, we are members of BARTERCARD, a very exciting international barter network. Being a member has enabled us to get tens of thousands of pounds worth of business that we would not have had otherwise.
read more ...Dealing with Requests for Flexible Working Arrangements
From 6 April 2009, the statutory right to request flexible working arrangements is extended to parents of children aged 16 and under. Employees with caring responsibilities for children aged up to 6 (18 and under where the child is disabled) and carers of adults already have this right.
