Figures obtained by RSM UK under a freedom of information request (FOI) show a 10% rise in reported fraud cases committed by employees against their employers. The data obtained from City of London Police also shows that there was a fivefold increase in total losses stolen through employee fraud, with an average loss of £256,668 per incident.
The government has announced it will introduce new legislation to protect pregnant employees and those returning from family leave in the event of redundancy.
Recruitment is a key sector for RSM and each year, we work with more than 250 recruitment clients of all sizes and stages of development, and a recurring priority is their digital strategy.
Changes have taken effect from 6 April 2023 in respect of rules regarding both enterprise management incentives (EMI) share options and company share option plan (CSOP) options. These are simplifications, recognising the value of these important tax effective employee incentive tools and making it easier for companies to implement such share plans.
Many companies talk about their culture, claim to invest in their people, and aspire to be a great place to work. But how do business leaders shape culture, to ensure this is a reality, rather than a checkbox activity?
David Williams-Richardson, employment solutions expert, highlights the details behind the government’s proposals to tackle non-compliance in the umbrella company market and what practical steps businesses in the recruitment sector can take to prepare.
