Staff departures involving disability need to be handled with extra sensitivity, says NATALIA MILNE As far as the law is concerned, a person is disabled if they have an impairment that is long term and has a substantial adverse effect on their day-to-day life. Some conditions render a person automatically disabled under the law meaning […]
Careers & Management
Here’s how I plan to retire in my 50s
More of us expect to extend our working lives, but 26-year-old FRASER O’ROURKE is planning an early retirement The appeal of being able to retire early for me is that I’ll still be young enough to enjoy myself and make memories. The later I retire, the more likely that I may be in ill health […]
New era beckons for football agents
Becoming an adviser to players offers a route into the beautiful game, says ROBERT HOLLAND There are arguably three key parts to the football calendar that tend to get fans most excited – the start of the season, the end of the season and yes, the summer transfer window. The window may be a little […]
Workers call time on boozy get-togethers
Workers want to feel valued through team-building rather than drinks in the pub, finds JULENA DRUMI A determined effort by firms to persuade employees to give up their home offices and head back into the workplace has taken many forms, not least through the offer of various incentives. Higher pay, redesigned offices, flexible shifts and […]
Striking a balance in the gig economy
A new law will bring changes to those operating in the flexible work sector, writes KAREN HARVIE One sector of the workforce that has been growing in number, while continuing to divide opinion, is the so-called ‘gig economy’, made up of thousands of workers who operate on short-term contracts or freelance work as opposed to […]