Working from anywhere: making remote & hybrid work actually work

In the next in the series of what you need to know about IT in your business we next focus on remote working. Flexible Working Is Easy to Offer. Making It Work Well Takes a Little More Thought. Not so long ago, working from home was something reserved for certain...

Where did the National Living Wage come from?

The UK Government introduced the ‘National Living Wage’ in April 2016, inspired by a campaign. This established a higher statutory minimum wage for workers aged 25 and over. In 2021, the age threshold was lowered to include workers aged 23 and over. Since April 2024,...

The Big Build Update: Opening the Doors & Looking Back to 1898

Big Build Update We are getting close to finishing our renovation of Cobdown House. The beautiful new tiling matching the original flooring discovered recently is complete in the West Events entrance, as is all the flooring in the old part of the house. Our ‘Folly’ in...

Advo Who’s Who: Matthew McSweeny, HR Consultant

In our series of Advo’s key people this month our focus is on Matthew McSweeney, an HR specialist who has broad experience and an important remit within our organisation. “Hi, I’m Matt, one of your CIPD-qualified HR consultants at Advo, with over a decade...