16/07/2009 by Geoff.

Its some time since we wrote our article - our views - on business plans. Business plans seem to be invented in order for a Company to obtain money or support. Not bad reasons in themselves but unfortunately most Companies tend to forget about this valuable document / information.

An EMS answer is to have a business operating plan (BOP). This document helps the business owner have a plan of how he or she intends to bring the aims of the business to reality - a route map. Of course like most plans it needs regular review to check the actions are taking the company in the right direction. If not then change the plan and check assumptions made originally.

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16/07/2009 by admin.

The Government has announced that a new “fit note” will replace the current “sick note” scheme.  It is expected to be rolled-out across the UK in Spring 2010. The aim of this is to encourage employees to stay in work, rather than going on long term sick leave. Ben Bradshaw (Health Minister) said: “ Getting people back into work quicker is good for their health as well as the country’s finances”. 

The new fit note will have more details to enable people to get better advice about staying in work.  It will include recommendations as to what their employer can do to help them return to work, as soon as possible.

Written by our HR specialist - Simone Greasley

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