In the Autumn Budget 2024, the newly appointed Labour government announced significant changes to National Insurance Contributions (NICs) affecting employers. From April 2025, the rate of employer NICs will increase from 13.8% to 15%, representing a 1.2% rise....
Structural change is much more than on-paper planning. When the strategy has been set, changes to the wider organisation design then need to be agreed, and a tactical operation planned. Making this come to life requires engaging people in the organisation, developing...
We work with a number of clients in the charity sector, advising and supporting their organisation design process. A key part of this process is during the strategy setting process – deciding what sort of charity they want to be – this influences how they should frame...
As we all know, the term ‘hybrid working’ has gained a lot of traction since the start of the pandemic. After being forced to work from home during lockdowns, most office-based workers have discovered they value the flexibility – and potential cost savings – of less...
Leaders in Multi Academy Trusts (MATs) face unique organisational and operational challenges. They are responsible for large budgets and a lot of people – including students, staff, governors and stakeholders like the Department for Education (DfE), Local Authorities...
