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UK Prime Minister Signals New Limits on Non-Competes: What Employers in England Need to Know | JD Supra
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that he intends to look at restricting employers' use of non-compete agreements following the previous government's review of the issue earlier this year. That review suggested a number of options, including setting a statutory limit on the duration of non-competes, restricting their use to employees who earned over a particular salary threshold, or banning them altogether.
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Precision nutrition must consider cost-effectiveness to deliver benefits to patients - Nature Medicine
Precision nutrition promises tailored dietary advice, but without cost-effectiveness, it risks being clinically irrelevant and economically unsustainable. The hope is that tailored dietary recommendations will reduce the incidence and burden of cardiometabolic diseases. Enthusiasm for precision nutrition has been matched by more than £100 million in grant funding from the US National Institutes of Health and European Union in the past 3 years alone.
Helping you power up your profits
Electricians, let’s talk about something that’s on everyone’s mind – making more money. We all know that being an electrician isn’t just about running wires and installing lights, it’s also about running a profitable business. While technical skills and quality workmanship are essential, understanding and implementing effective business strategies can significantly enhance your bottom line – so here are eight ways to power up your profits.
Day-one rights: the unanswered question of when
One aspect of ministers’ pledge to introduce day-one rights for employees in the forthcoming Employment Rights Bill that hasn’t attracted a lot of attention concerns the timing of a new law coming into effect, writes employment law specialist Dan Pollard. The government’s plan for day-one rights is likely to lead to a significant uptick in dismissals over the coming months as employers seek to exit staff to head off the change.
Charles Russell Speechlys welcomes employment Partner Dan Pollard
Charles Russell Speechlys today announces the appointment of Partner, Dan Pollard, to the Firm’s UK Employment team. Dan joins from GQ Littler and his arrival marks the seventh Partner to join the Business, Advisory and Transaction Services (BATS) division this year. Dan has 20 years’ experience advising UK and international clients across the full spectrum of employment law, encompassing advisory, litigation and transactional work.
Here are four ways trade SMEs can overcome the finance stress
Running your own small business means you get to call the shots, but let’s be real, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. One of the biggest headaches for small plumbing businesses is keeping the finances in check. You’re bustling as hard as you can on jobs, chasing clients, scheduling appointments, and returning calls. With all that chaos, it’s no wonder invoices slip through the cracks and go unpaid. Then, you’re left with a mess of overdue bills and a cash flow disaster. Enough excuses.
Unpaid invoices crushing your tradie business? Here's how to fight back
Running your own small business means you get to call the shots, but let’s be real, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. One of the biggest headaches for small plumbing businesses is keeping the finances in check. You’re bustling as hard as you can on jobs, chasing clients, scheduling appointments, and returning calls. With all that chaos, it’s no wonder invoices slip through the cracks and go unpaid. Then, you’re left with a mess of overdue bills and a cash flow disaster. Enough excuses.
Six business checks you need to do before EOFY
As another financial year draws to a close this month, it’s the perfect opportunity for small business owners to take stock and review their practices. This annual checkpoint allows you to assess what’s working well and what needs improvement across all areas of your operations, shares small business lawyer, Shalini Nandan-Singh. Analyse your successes and shortcomings Begin by looking at your overall business performance for the past 12 months.
Rushing to lodge your tax is a mistake warns CPA Australia
As tax season approaches, CPA Australia is advising Australians to take a cautious and deliberate approach to filing their tax returns.According to CPA Australia’s spokesperson Gavan Ord, rushing through tax returns can lead to mistakes that may delay refunds or necessitate re-lodging.
The one thing all small biz struggles with-and how to fix it
Finding hiking later in life changed not just my world but how I do business. When a girlfriend asked if I’d hike the Larapinta Trail back in 2022, I was unfit and unprepared. But I researched it, trained hard, did it—and what I found along the way is business is a lot like hiking, writes Katrina McCarter. You have to be prepared for random things you can’t see around the corner. You have to take the lead and take risks. The downs inevitably lead to ups.
Leave old tax return habits in the past and level up EOFY efficiency
For many small trades businesses, the end of the financial year (EOFY) tax return process is a nightmare. Pushing paperwork to the side for “later” always results in a frantic scramble as June 30 approaches. This habit of postponing is typical among tradies—but it’s got to stop, writes Dan Pollard, founder, Fergus. According to research from Fergus, many tradies are still stuck in the dark ages.
Why we want exceptional human service, not AI
Imagine you’re on hold for some assistance. Your only lifeline is a robotic voice stating, ‘Your call is important to us, please hold’. You finally connect, only to realise you’re speaking to a perfectly balanced and precise AI-generated voice. It doesn’t ask you how your day was; it’s devoid of empathy. We’ve all been there, frustrated and shouting at an automated system.
How to rewire onsite safety for electrical workers
Tradies know that onsite safety is critical to the success of a project — but it’s also the difference between life and death or serious injury.
How to use data to amplify your PR
In today’s tech-driven world, data reigns supreme and for business founders, owners, and leaders, leveraging data in your public relations (PR) initiatives can be a game-changer. The interwebs are literally flooded with ideas and opinions – did you know a staggering ?
How to sell anything to anyone!
“They could sell ice to an Eskimo” is a phrase most of us have heard at some point or another. In the world of sales targets, however, it takes on a whole new meaning. The idea that you could sell anything to anyone is the pinnacle of success, and today I’m going to teach you how to do exactly that! says sales expert Jonathan Pease founder of Winning the Room.
The fashionable power of partnerships and collaborations in 2024
The number one opportunity for small business owners to rocket their success, visibility and reputation right now? Partnerships and collaborations, according to the findings of The Big Small Business Survey, shares Katrina McCarter. Over half the respondents (50.15 per cent) had teaming up with other businesses at the top of their list, ahead of systemising and scaling their business (49.85 per cent) and increased sales overall (47.80 per cent). I won’t lie.
Wake up, tradies: stop blaming others and start building your business empire
Feeling stuck in the daily grind of leak fixes and electrical faults without seeing your business grow? It’s a common trap for tradies, but here’s the hard truth: running a successful business is more than just being a wizard with tools, writes former plumber Dan Pollard, founder of job management software startup Fergus. It’s about stepping up, taking charge, and connecting with your customers in a way that makes you the only call they’ll ever consider making.
Dan Pollard
Plumber turned tech entrepreneur, Dan Pollard founded Fergus in 2012. Having done the hard yards as a plumber for over 20 years, Dan was determined to come up with an easier way to manage the end-to-end operations of his trades business.
The ultimate guide to selling your business
Nick Brogden, the founder of Earned Media, explores why many Australian small businesses do not consider selling their business and why every business owner should have an exit strategy. The small and medium business market is massive, yet many business owners have not considered selling their business. According to the Recipe for Success Survey, which surveyed 2,000 Australian small businesses, 59% of SMBs do not have an exit strategy.
Why your business should have a customised AI chatbot
Businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance customer engagement, streamline processes, and remain competitive. Using a customised AI chatbot is one of the best tools for achieving these goals, offering an intelligent, responsive interface that can significantly improve the user experience, writes Adam Stewart founder of Digital Bond Media.
How to Schedule Your Plumbing Jobs Efficiently
As a plumber, you know that your job is not just about fixing pipes and drains. It’s also about managing your time, resources, and clients effectively. You have to deal with multiple jobs, locations, and situations, while also delivering quality service, meeting deadlines, and maximising your profits. But how can you do all that without losing your sanity? The answer lies in job scheduling software.
Gear up your small trade business for a booming 2024
While the first few months of the year are known for holidays and summer, it’s also a particularly busy time for small trades businesses. Tradespeople often find themselves swamped with jobs as homeowners rush to refresh their homes. However, once the rush subsides, the inevitable slowdown sets in.
Make the annual tax return scramble a thing of the past Original
For many small trades businesses, the end of the financial year (EOFY) tax return process can be as daunting as a complicated repair job, especially after a long day’s work. The habit of pushing paperwork to the side for “later” often culminates in a frantic scramble as EOFY approaches. This tendency to postpone is not surprising when we consider the working habits prevalent among tradies. According to research from Fergus, many are yet to embrace more efficient ways of working.
How to promote mental health and wellbeing at your worksite
Running a small tradie business in Australia has never been more challenging, from uncertainty around fluctuating material costs to the recent spike in demand for trades. Yet amidst these operational concerns, there’s an issue we cannot afford to sideline: the mental wellbeing of our tradies. Long days, tough manual work, and unpredictable weather can take a toll, often leaving tradies feeling wiped out, a bit distant from their families, and juggling a skewed work-life balance.
Tradies' guide: Prepare now for a fresh start in 2024 Original
December is known as the holiday season and the height of summer. It’s also recognised as one of the busiest months of the year for hardworking tradies and contractors, especially as homeowners hustle to get their homes in tip-top shape ahead of the festive season. But after the tools are put down for the break, tradie businesses will find themselves in the post-Christmas slowdown, with more opportunity to enjoy their downtime, reflect, and plan for the year ahead.
UK Government Provides Details on Non-Compete Three-Month Limit
By Lisa Coleman and Dan Pollard on The UK government has provided further color on its proposed rule to limit non competes to a period of three months post termination. The UK government has published its full response to consultation.
UK Follows US FTC Proposal and Issues its Own Non-compete Proposals
By Lisa Coleman and Dan Pollard on The UK government on May 10, 2023, announced its intention to limit the length of post-employment non-compete clauses (i.e., restrictions prohibiting an employee from going to work for a competitor or to start a rival business after they have left employment) to just three months.
Will Europe Follow the Proposed U.S. Ban on Non-competes?
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on January 5, 2023 a proposed ban on non-competes across the United States. With large global employers considering the implications of the proposed rulemaking, we reached out to attorneys across Littler’s European offices to find out how the law currently regulates non-competes. We also asked whether the work of the FTC is likely to influence the laws that apply across Europe.
Construction inflation punishing SMEs and spilling over to clients
In 2021, Australia faced the highest construction inflation in almost two decades. Several factors contributed to the hike. The rise in housing prices combined with government market stimulus led to a construction and renovation boom. In addition, the pandemic affected global supply chains while demand soared, adding pressure to material cost. Some of these pressures will weaken this year, with most of the market expecting the construction boom to lose steam, but SMEs are still at risk.
Are you a tradie? Here's how you can use a pricing structure to survive uncertainty
Christmas is nearly upon us again, and with lockdowns ending around the country, this holiday season will be critical for tradies. While onsite access will be made much easier without lockdown restrictions, many of the same woes that befell tradies during lockdown will still be in effect, writes Dan Pollard, founder of job management software startup, Fergus. The pandemic has impacted supply chains in a moment of high demand inflating material prices.
How to support mental health on site
Former plumber and founder of Fergus Dan Pollard. Source: supplied. There’s no doubt that Australians are feeling the impacts of lockdowns and restrictions, with recent ABS findings revealing that one in five Australians experienced high or very high levels of psychological distress in June 2021. Tight lockdowns and a construction shutdown paired with rising costs of materials has made an already tough year even harder for those in the trades industry.
A guide to supporting mental health for small trades business owners
If last year’s chaos taught us anything, it’s the importance of self-care. For business owners, 2020’s woes were a reminder to maintain our mental health and support our team so we can navigate the uncertainties of the business landscape together. The past 12 months have proved especially taxing for business owners in the trades industries – with record unemployment, closely followed by a national tradie shortage as demand continues to rise almost halfway into the new year.
Tips on managing stress from a veteran tradie
Wed Jun 9 Written by Dan Pollard, Founder of Fergus Australians have experienced one of the most stressful years of their lifetimes. As Aussies grappled with the impacts of the pandemic, the topic of stress and its impact on mental health became more important than ever. For the male population, this rang especially true. Notorious for bottling their worries up, men are . When it comes to factors that have the potential to cause a man serious stress, work conditions are right up there.
A Stanley Cup Champ’s Advice for Minor Hockey Players
A Stanley Cup Champ’s Advice for Minor Hockey Players By Aaron Wilbur, The Coaches Site, 10/20/20, 5:00PM EDT Share Goodrow reflects on time playing in the OMHA Subscribe: Apple Podcasts| SoundCloud| Google Play It’s the dream of any hockey player around the world: to win the Stanley Cup. Few are lucky enough to call themselves champions and it’s always a special moment when someone from your own backyard gets the honour of raising the trophy above their heads.
A Mother's Day Letter to Every Hockey Mom
Dear Mom, As I look back on another great season I want to say thank you again for helping me fall in love with hockey. While it didn't end the way any of us expected I still learned a lot while on the ice. There are more hours than I can count that you’ve been by my side taking me back and forth from the rink and sitting in cold bleachers watching me on the ice. For as many times as I fell down, I got up just as many with an even bigger smile on my face.
Co-Champions Named in OMHA Playdowns Finals
The cancellation of hockey came in light of an unprecedented and difficult situation with the onset of COVID-19. For the players just beginning to compete for an OMHA Championship, it brought clear and understandable disappointment. To make the most out of the situation the OMHA will be awarding the title of Co-Champion and presenting our coveted #RedHats to all of the teams that reached the Finals of OMHA Playdowns presented by Egg Farmers of Ontario in 2020.
Get to Know November's Coach of the Month
Get to Know November's Coach of the Month By Ontario Minor Hockey Association, 11/26/19, 11:00AM EST Share Coach of the Month presented by The Coaches Site This season marks the third year of the OMHA Coach of the Month presented by The Coaches Site. We asked for nominations of deserving coaches and after much deliberation, Adam Jezewski of the Oakville Rangers Peewee AA Blue team was selected as the Coach of the Month for November.
40 Associations Awarded Free Goalie Equipment
The 40 associations that will be recipients of Goalie Assist Program have been revealed! In an effort to support children who have dreams of becoming a hockey goaltender, the program provides a new set of CCM goalie equipment to associations to loan to 5-7 year old players interested in trying out the position.
Conners looking to add Green Jacket to #RedHats Collection
Corey Conners is one step closer to adding the legendary Green Jacket to his #RedHats. The 27-year-old won the Valero Texas Open this past weekend for his first ever win on the PGA Tour and earned the last invitation to the Masters in the process. There, he becomes the lone Canadian representative in this year’s field while playing on golf’s most famous greens. It will be his second time competing at the tournament after missing the cut in 2015.
Our Country's Evolving Relationship with Hockey
Our Country's Evolving Relationship with Hockey By Dan Pollard, 02/19/19, 2:15PM EST Share Growing the game and attracting new families to the sport Subscribe: iTunes| SoundCloud| Stitcher Photo Credit: Devan Mighton Photography One of the challenges facing hockey at the grassroots level is how to attract new families to the game. Sean Fitz Gerald, Managing Editor of The Athletic Toronto is working on a project that explores the status of the game today across the country.
The Most Important Line on the Ice You've Never Heard Of
The Most Important Line on the Ice You've Never Heard Of By Chris Boyle, MSG Networks, 01/08/19, 1:00PM EST Share The 'Royal Road' and why it leads to more goals Subscribe: iTunes| SoundCloud| Stitcher Scoring goals and preventing goals is the driving force behind every drill created in hockey. Defensive structure, neutral zone play and offensive flow dominate practice rinks across Ontario. Teams that produce and prevent high quality shots win more games.
10 Tips for Hockey Parents to Make an Impact
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Here's Your Challenge for the Summer
It’s been over a month since the puck last dropped in an OMHA game and we’re already counting down the days until the next season starts. Having decompressed from the hectic last few weeks of another hockey year, the itch to hit the ice again is starting to form. However, it’s still possible to keep using your sticks and gloves to develop new skills even in the off-season. We’ve highlighted why playing other sports in the off-season is beneficial in helping you become a better athlete.
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