How to claim statutory maternity pay as an employer

The requirement in recent years for employers to comply with Real Time Information (RTI) reporting and Pension Auto Enrolment, mean the cost of employing people has risen significantly. Given such financial commitments and the complexities of running a payroll, time off for maternity can be another headache for employers to deal with.

Planet IT wins major award and expands to new offices

A friendship that began at an Oxford school when two 12 year olds, Gavin Jones and Sean Smith, embarked on a car washing service, has grown to see the duo become successful business partners and founders of Planet IT, a multimillion pound company that celebrates its 15th anniversary this year with an office move from Harwell Innovation Centre to premises at Milton Park in addition to beating 2,500 competitors to be crowned the Sophos Partner of the Year 2018.

UK’s First Virtual Meeting Space from Saïd Business School, University of...

Saïd Business School has opened its doors to a state-of-the-art classroom that blends the virtual reach with real engagement. Named the Oxford Hub for International Virtual Education (HIVE), the space employs cutting-edge technology and is centered around a high-definition video wall. It is the first of its kind in the UK and only the second installation in the world.

Join the 40 Club and Support Sobell House

Sobell House cares for people at the end of their lives and supports their families, friends and carers. They have been doing this throughout Oxfordshire for over 40 years.