It’s an undeniable fact that Brexit will dramatically alter how your organisation conducts business outside of the country. Fortunately, much of the world is still clamouring for British-made goods and willing to pay up to 22 per cent more for them, according to research from Barclays Corporate Banking. This interest in British-made goods could contribute… Read more »
Of course workplace safety is important to you. But how important is it to your employees? If you don’t know, it may be time to evaluate the safety culture at your business and think about what you can do to improve it. What is a Safety Culture? A safety culture is the shared beliefs, practices… Read more »
In a recent competition run by North Worcestershire Economic Development and Regeneration, AP Insurance Brokers has been selected as one of the winners in their 2019 Celebrating the Natural Environment for Business Competition. The competition was to put into 50 words why North Worcestershire is the natural environment for business. Our entry was: “I believe… Read more »
Workplace bullying can take many forms—it can be directed at specific people or related to certain work activities. Specific definitions of bullying vary, but many describe it as negative behaviour targeted at an individual, or individuals, persistently over time. Workplace bullying can include, but is not limited to, the following: > Ignoring or excluding >… Read more »
Beginning February 2019, lorries meeting the most recent Euro 6 emissions standards will be eligible for a 10 per cent reduction in the cost of the heavy goods vehicle (HGV) levy. Lorries that don’t meet the latest emissions standards will be expected to pay 20 per cent more in their HGV levy. Currently, the HGV… Read more »
