Broadway is truly an equal opportunities employer. There! I've said it! After decades in which it appeared that business was making strides towards eradicating discrimination based on someone's gender, ethnicity or age, that might not necessarily seem a very radical turn of phrase. However, we find ourselves at a time when companies in all sectors appear sensitive at the very least about even making reference

Many individuals reading this article will have visited an art gallery at some point in their lives. Even if people don't actually count themselves as art buffs, there is something awe-inspiring about viewing in person the kind of masterpieces which have transfixed the great, good, rich and powerful over the centuries. Of course, most of us may think that we do not necessarily have the

For some, winter brings the prospect of cosy nights in, sheltering from conditions outside. However, the year's darkest season is as notable for its ability to chilll our mood as much as our fingertips. A brief glimpse at print or broadcast media seems to suggest that the economy has caught a cold. Only a couple of weeks ago, the BBC reported that UK plc had

Take a glance across the business pages of many of the national newspapers and coverage will frequently be dominated by the kind of corporate titans with which even casual readers may be familiar. One reason why is that a number of such large commercial organisations touch the lives of millions of people, either in terms of products or services which they offer or the employment

Opening the diary to 2025 is a wonderful opportunity for organising the year ahead.  For some clients it’s business as usual, while others plan exciting new projects, adventures, or milestones. We are often privy to all aspects of our client’s lives and see ourselves as an extension of their family or business – for us it’s personal. What matters to one client is vastly different

At this time of year, it's not just the sound of carols and jingle bells which hangs in the air but that of sniffles too. We are heading into 'flu season, a period which traditionally places more strain upon the already busy National Health Service (NHS). Even before November is done, there is plenty of evidence to suggest that the close of 2024 may be

Not too long ago, remote working was something of a luxury enjoyed by relatively few individuals whose employers had the flexibility to enable them to work away from their offices. However, the pandemic and the continued emergence of technology have meant that it is now a generally accepted part of employment practice which is even enshrined in legislation. Whilst remote working is convenient for staff,

Since the summer, it has at times seemed that perceptions of the insurance industry's priorities varied widely and wildly depending on whether you worked within it or not. Many external commentators appeared preoccupied with speculation about whether the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, would increase the rate of Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) to help plug the fiscal 'black hole' which she reported having

Over the last few decades, our personal and professional lives have been transformed by the rapid development of digital technology. Its adoption has been so universal, in fact, that many of us seem to spend most of our day talking, typing, watching or listening to a number of different devices. However, convenience can lead to complacency and, in some cases, tremendous risk. The UK Information

The first step towards resolving a problem, it is said, is actually knowing that a problem exists. In the run-up to July's General Election, politicians of all persuasions had their antennae switched on to identify issues which might affect their performance at the polls. One item of common concern which they would have found hard to avoid was the clamour about the affordability of motor