Best or reasonable endeavours? What a difference a word makes

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Once signed, a contract represents a formal record of the agreement made between you and your client. The obligations under that agreement are often absolute, with any failure to satisfy them being considered a breach of contract which could result in a dispute, and considerable expense.

The key to success: put employees first

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A workforce is, without a shadow of doubt, a business’ biggest and best asset. Without the right employees, it can be an uphill struggle to grow and thrive, especially in times of uncertainty. But while waving a decent paycheck may once have been enough to attract people to the job, employee demands and needs have evolved.

Boost staff motivation levels all year round

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A business’ most prized asset is its workforce, but finding talented individuals is only half the equation; retaining your workforce is crucial.

Are you getting the best out of your team?

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Variety is the spice of life, as the saying goes, and this certainly rings true for the workplace. We all bring different skills, talents and personalities to the table, and it’s important that companies not only identify but embrace these individual strengths.

Creating an inclusive workplace

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The DBA's HR and employment law partner, Croner shares advice on creating an inclusive workplace where diversity can flourish. DBA members benefit from a free HR helpline...

HR and employment law webinars

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DBA members benefit from free registration to a wide range of webinars delivered by our HR and employment law partner, Croner...

It’s not about design. It’s about the difference design makes.

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Once you can articulate the difference you want to achieve, you can set the metrics that can measure how successful a project is. Understanding how success will be determined is the first step in proving design effectiveness.

Knowing your business: Building a positive culture through staff feedback

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Understanding how engaged staff are ensures your business remains effective, but engagement surveys can often be lower down the list of priorities for a business. Even if productivity is at an all-time high and you have the greatest culture you could wish for, you can still gain a lot by collecting key insights from your staff. Journey HR's Aliya Vigor-Robertson explains.

Managing bank holidays and annual leave

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In this handy guide, Croner – the DBA's HR and employment law partner – explain UK bank holiday entitlements for different contract types.

Are your freelancers actually freelancers? Keep on the right side of the law

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As ways of working are changing, the rise in freelancer use means more agencies are coming up against HMRC’s new IR35 legislation covering the definition of a freelancer and how agencies should treat them. Here’s how to stay on the right side of the law.