How to Conduct a Thorough Contract Audit

Everything you need to do to audit your contracts post-signature to reduce the risk of financial losses, legal problems or reputational damage

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How recruitment agencies can leverage analytics with Legislate

July 14, 2023

How recruitment agencies can benefit from Legislate software

Read more about the ways recruitment agencies can leverage analytics with contract management platforms, such as tracking metrics and reducing risks.

9 types of contracts for a startup and how to manage them

July 14, 2023

What types of contracts do startups need and how to manage?

This article looks at the different types of contracts a startup founder will require and how they can manage them all in one centralised place.

Hiring a CTO: Role overview, required skills, and when and how to hire

July 14, 2023

What to know about hiring a CTO for a startup: When and how

This article looks at what a CTO does, the required skills, when to hire a CTO for a startup and how the hiring process works.

Onboarding vs induction: Differences, importance, and more

July 13, 2023

Differences between onboarding and induction

Read more about the differences between onboarding and induction, their importance, how to execute them remotely, how to elevate each process and more.

How advanced search features can help retrieve contract data quickly

July 11, 2023

How to retrieve data from contracts quickly?

Read more about how to retrieve contract data quickly using contract management software's advanced search features.

International employment contracts and why they are important

June 28, 2023

What to know about international employment contracts

Learn more about international employment contracts, why they are required, and the importance of certain clauses.

Employee satisfaction surveys: Overview, importance and more

June 27, 2023

Employee satisfaction surveys: Overview, importance and more

Read more about employee satisfaction surveys, their importance, items to include and how to ensure people fill in the surveys.

Hiring a salesperson for a startup

June 21, 2023

Sales for a startup: When to hire, roles, and hiring tips

Read more about when a startup needs a sales team, different roles, benefits of sales representatives, tips on hiring, and what to include in the contracts.

Understanding generational differences in the workplace

June 20, 2023

Baby Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y and Gen Z in the workplace

Read more about generational differences in the workplace and what employers can do to meet their expectations.

Diversity and representation in the legal tech industry

June 19, 2023

DEI in the tech industry: Benefits and fostering diversity

This article looks at the representation gaps in the industry, benefits of diversity, and ways companies can foster more inclusive environments.

4 challenges and opportunities for SMEs to thrive

June 15, 2023

What opportunities are there for SMEs to thrive?

Learn more about the opportunities for SMEs to thrive, including digitalisation, expansion, talent acquisition, and adoption of legal tech.

How startups can benefit from contract management software

June 12, 2023

7 benefits of contract management software for startups

Learn more about why startups do not usually implement this software early on and the benefits of automating the contract management process for a startup.

How to stand out in the London tech startup scene

June 7, 2023

6 ways to make a tech startup stand out in London

This article looks at ways tech startups can stand out in London including creating a USP, defining and revising the ICP, and staying connected with a network.

What to consider before creating a freelance contract

June 5, 2023

Freelancer contract: Benefits, clauses and rights

This article provides an overview of freelancers and their contracts, their legal rights, and how this compares to permanent employees and consultants

How notice periods differ during probation periods

June 2, 2023

Notice periods during probation for employers and employees

This article looks at the notice period during probation, extending probation, and if contracts can be terminated with immediate effect.

Differences between a CFO and a CRO

June 1, 2023

CFO vs CRO: Main differences and who to hire

This article provides an overview of both roles, the main differences in terms of role and responsibilities, and looks at how to decide who to hire.

The importance of measuring employee experience

May 31, 2023

Measuring employee experience: Importance and strategies

This article looks at certain factors to consider when measuring employee experience, why it is important, and measurement strategies and tips.

Marketing budget for startups

May 23, 2023

Marketing budget for startups: Best practises and mistakes

This article looks at what a startup needs to consider when allocating its marketing budget, best practices and some common mistakes.

Maternity and Paternity Leave and Rights

May 23, 2023

Maternity and Paternity Leave: Rights and types of leave

This article looks at the Statutory entitlement and rights for Maternity, Paternity, Shared, Adoption, Self-employed and Unpaid Leave.

What to know about TUPE transfers

May 19, 2023

TUPE transfers: Requirements, employee rights, and contracts

This article looks at what TUPE means, how the process works, an overview of employee rights during the transfer and contractual changes.

How to measure productivity of employees

May 18, 2023

Employee productivity: Assessing and challenges

This article will explore how to measure the productivity, how to create a productivity-focused culture and the challenges faced in measuring productivity. 

How to value a startup

May 15, 2023

Valuing a startup: How to, common errors, and methods

This article looks at different ways to value a startup in the early stages, some common mistakes when valuing a startup and valuation methods.

Making changes to employment contracts

May 11, 2023

Making changes to contracts: Employers, employees, and union

In this article we explore whether employers and employees can make changes to contracts, and how they can go about it.

When Does Your Startup Need a Talent Acquisition Specialist?

April 28, 2023

When Does Your Startup Need a Talent Acquisition Specialist?

This article explains what a talent specialist does and outlines the key scenarios when your start up might be in need of one.

How footballer employment contracts compare to standard employment agreements

April 25, 2023

Football Employment Agreements Explained

This articles explains how player contracts differ from standard employment agreements and shines light on key clauses in footballer employment agreements

What Is Employee Attrition and How to Prevent It

April 25, 2023

What Is Employee Attrition and How to Prevent It

This article outlines the 4 types of employee attrition and discusses ways in which you can prevent employee attrition in the workplace.

Unconscious Bias in the Workplace

April 25, 2023

How to eradicate unconscious bias in the workplace

What unconscious bias is, its negative impact on the workplace and organisational longevity and best practices to eradicate it.

Why Digital Workflows Aren’t Fit For Modern Contracting

April 24, 2023

Why Digital Workflows Aren’t Fit For Modern Contracting

This article explores the current contracting workflows and their limitations as well as providing a solution which can help.

An Introduction to Cap Tables

April 24, 2023

An Introduction to Cap Tables for startups

Read this article to learn what cap tables are, why you need them, what investors look for and how to make a capitalisation table.

An Introduction to Employee Share Option Schemes in the UK

April 24, 2023

An Introduction to Employee Share Option Schemes in the UK

Read this article to find out how employee share ownership works, different types of schemes available and why you should implement such a scheme.

How to Improve Employee Happiness in Your Startup

April 24, 2023

How to Improve Employee Happiness in Your Startup

This article outlines the different methods which can be implemented in the workplace to improve employee satisfaction.

An Introduction to Salary Benchmarking

April 24, 2023

What is Salary Benchmarking and How it Works

What is salary bench marking, why it is important and a guide to implementing salary bench marking in your company.

How to Open a Company in the UK

April 24, 2023

What you to need to know on how to Open a Company in the UK

A step by step guide to help you open a company in the UK. Choose the right business structure and set your business up for success.

UK Employer’s National Insurance Explained

April 23, 2023

UK Employer’s National Insurance Explained

An overview of the different national insurance classes in the UK and how it's calculated for employers and employees.

Scaling Business Operations: Actionable Tips To Minimise Growing Pains

April 23, 2023

Actionable tips to scale your business operations

Actionable tips to help scale the business operations of your startup using automation and streamlined legals.

Best Practices for a Successful Induction

April 17, 2023

Best Practices for a Successful Induction

This article will explain what exactly an employee induction is‍ and the 10 best practices for an induction that’ll set your new employee up for success. 

How to Prepare a Data Room for Your Funding Round

April 17, 2023

How to Prepare a Data Room for Your Funding Round

This article will explain what a data room is, what to include in your data room as well as way to organise it.

How To Find Investors For Your Startup

April 14, 2023

How To Find Investors For Your Startup and Land the Deal

This article provides 10 ways in which you can find investors for your startup and the preparation required to ensure you secure funding.

An Introduction to Disciplinary Procedures

April 14, 2023

An Introduction to Disciplinary Procedures

This article outlines the importance of having a disciplinary process in place as well as a step-by-step guide for implementing a process in your workplace.

When Does Your Startup Need a COO?

April 13, 2023

When Does Your Startup Need a COO and How to Find One

This article outlines different scenarios which indicates your company needs a COO and provides tips on how to find one.

When Does Your Startup Need a CFO?

April 13, 2023

When Does Your Startup Need a CFO and How to Find One

This articles outlines key scenarios when a hiring a CFO is imperative for your start up and how you can find the right person for the job.

An Introduction to Venture Capital

April 12, 2023

An Introduction to Venture Capital and How it Works

This article delves into the world of venture capital as well as outlining the difference between venture capital and private equity investors.

When Does Your Startup Need a Head of People?

April 12, 2023

When Does Your Startup Need a Head of People?

This article provides ten scenarios of when you need to hire a Heads of People to manage staff as well as outlining the risks of not having HR in place.

When To Hire An Employee Vs Consultant (Quick Guide)

April 8, 2023

When To Hire An Employee Vs Consultant (Quick Guide)

Key considerations to help you determine whether you need to hire employees or consultants for your startup business.

Recruiting For Startups: Attract, Engage, and Hire Top Talent

April 8, 2023

Recruiting For Startups: Attract, Engage, & Hire Top Talent

The steps to attract, engage and hire top talent for your startup. How to recruit top talent and create a strong employer brand.

Hiring For A Startup: Strategies For Scaling and Success

March 31, 2023

Hiring For A Startup: Strategies For Scaling and Success

Tips and best practises for developing and executing successful hiring strategies for startups, the right candidates to hire, and streamlining with Legislate.

The Importance of Internships

March 19, 2023

The Importance of Internships and how to get started

What an internship is and why internships are important for businesses, employees and interns. Read the article to find out more.

How the new Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency bill will affect UK businesses?

March 17, 2023

UK's Economic Crime Bill: Addressing Fraud and Money Launder

Find out more about the proposed ECCT bill, how it will impact businesses and what you can do to protect your business from economic crime.

Affected by the silicon valley bank insolvency?

March 11, 2023

Affected by the silicon valley bank insolvency?

What is happening with Silicon Valley Bank and what to do if you've been affected by the insolvency. An overview and resources.

The future of ChatGPT in the legal industry

February 23, 2023

The future of ChatGPT in the legal industry

This article critically analyses the use of OpenAI's chatbot, ChatGPT in legal matters such as contract drafting and as a source of legal advice.

An introduction to email marketing for startups

February 22, 2023

An introduction to email marketing for startups

The A to Z of email marketing for startups. Everything you need to know to develop and execute an email marketing strategy.

Advantages and disadvantages of working with a recruitment agency

February 20, 2023

Advantages and disadvantages of working with recruiters

This article discusses the pros and cons of using a recruitment agency and the steps to follow to work with one.

Separate legal personality & limited liability

February 20, 2023

Separate legal personality & limited liability

The article explains the concept of separate legal personality means that a company is considered a legal person separate from its owners and directors.

Who can sign legal documents?

February 16, 2023

A guide to who can sign legal documents?

This article explains who can sign legal documents depending on the type of contract you are signing and the context of the signature.

What to look out for in your recruitment agency agreement

February 16, 2023

What to look out for in your recruitment agency agreement

This article provides insight into how recruiters operate and explains the key things to look out for in a recruitment agency agreement.

A brief introduction to Disclaimers

February 16, 2023

Exploring the Importance of Disclaimers

This article explains how disclaimers are an effective means of protecting your company against liabilities arising out of user or third-party risk.

Health and Safety Tips for Employers

February 16, 2023

Tips for Employers to Keep Employees Safe and Healthy

This article will help you ensure your workplace is adequate and risk-free from a health and safety point of view.

Document automation for small businesses

February 14, 2023

Document automation for small businesses

This article explains how small businesses can save time and minimise their legal risk with document automation.

An Introduction to Contract Breaches

February 13, 2023

An Introduction to Contract Breaches and how to address them

This article provides and overview of the different types of contract breaches and provides practical remedies.

Employment notice period: Duration, working and competitors

February 12, 2023

What is an employment notice period and how long is it?

Everything you need to know about employment notice periods including what they are for, how long they are and when to use them.

Employment vs Consultancy

February 10, 2023

Everything you need to know about Employment vs Consultancy

3 key factors in employment law that distinguish fixed-term employment from a consultancy so that you can create the right contracts for your business. 

Key Differences between Senior and Junior Employment Contracts

February 10, 2023

Senior and Junior Employment Contract differences

Employment contracts are not one-size-fits-all and need to take into account the seniority of employees. This article explains what it means in practice.

Statutory and discretionary employee benefits in the UK

February 10, 2023

Statutory and discretionary employee benefits in the UK

This article provides an overview of both the compulsory and non-compulsory benefits that are accessible to employees.

Why is it important to read your contracts?

February 10, 2023

Why is it important to read your contracts?

This article addresses the importance of reading your contract and the associated risks which can occur if contracts are not read.

The Impact of Modern Slavery Today

February 10, 2023

The Impact of Modern Slavery Today and how to address it

This article addresses the significance of modern slavery, the confusion surrounding it and what measures businesses can take to prevent it from happening.

An introduction to Statutory Leave and Pay

February 10, 2023

An introduction to Statutory Leave and Time Off

This article thoroughly explains what the types of Statutory lLave and time off, and how to compensate an employee.

The definitive guide to Whistleblowing

February 10, 2023

The definitive guide to Whistleblowing for Employers

Employers are encouraged to have a whistleblowing policy as it encourages concerns to be raised. This article gives a detailed guide on the procedure.

Flexible Working Explained: A practical guide for Employers

February 10, 2023

Flexible Working: Types, Statutory & Non-Statutory Requests

This article explains what flexible working is and the different types of flexible working arrangements which are available to employers.

An introduction to Statutory Holiday Pay

February 9, 2023

An introduction to Statutory Holiday Pay

This article addresses the entitlement to a holiday, how holiday pay is calculated and when employees can take annual leave.

Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

February 9, 2023

How to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace

Why having a diverse and inclusive culture at work is important and how employers can promote diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

Everything you need to know about taking on interns

February 9, 2023

Everything you need to know about taking on interns

This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of onboarding an intern and what considerations should be made.

An introduction to semantic technology and semantic reasoning

February 9, 2023

Semantic technology and semantic reasoning explained

An overview of semantic technology and semantic reasoning and how it can improve the overall contract data management process.

How can faceted search help you get more out of your contracts?

February 9, 2023

How faceted search can help you navigate your contracts

This article will explain what faceted search is and how Legislate uses faceted search to help users manage their contracts.

An introduction to Legislate's Zapier integration

February 9, 2023

An introduction to Legislate's Zapier integration

This article will explain the framework behind the Legislate and Zapier integration and teach users how to implement the integration.

What Legislate’s patent means

February 9, 2023

What Legislate’s patent means for contracts and businesses

This article explains the key takeaways from the patent, its impact and what it means for the future of document automation.

Knowledge graphs: Know more about your contracts

February 9, 2023

Knowledge graphs: Know more about your contracts

This article will explain what a knowledge graph is and how it can be used to help better structure contract data.

Legal Schema and beyond

February 9, 2023

Legal Schema and beyond with machine readable contracts

This article will explain what Legal Schema is and how it has helped machines process contract information more easily by giving structure to contract data.

An introduction to ontologies and how to use them

February 9, 2023

An introduction to ontologies and how to use them

This article explains what an ontology is, how it can help structure contract data and what it means for businesses.

Knowledge graphs vs Relational databases

February 9, 2023

Knowledge graphs vs Relational databases explained

This article compares a knowledge graph and a relational database and how they can be used together to provide interesting insights.

5 Startups to watch in Oxford

February 9, 2023

5 exciting startups and scale ups to watch in Oxford

This article addresses the five key startups in the Oxford ecosystem that should be paid attention to for their great work.

Why small businesses should use contract management software

February 9, 2023

Why small businesses should use contract management software

Learn what contract management software is, its key benefits and why it is recommended for small businesses to use it.

The Different Company types in the UK

February 9, 2023

An overview of the different company types in the UK

This article will explain the different types of companies which can be registered in the UK and the implications for the business owner.

‍Incorporated vs Unincorporated businesses‍

February 9, 2023

‍Incorporated vs Unincorporated businesses‍

This article addresses the legal structure of organisations and compares incorporated and unincorporated businesses.

How Legislate can help with Social Impact

February 9, 2023

How Legislate can help with Social Impact

Learn about current market trends and how Legislate is reducing the carbon footprint of the law while addressing unfairness in the contracting process.

Facilitating Reasonable Adjustments at Work

February 9, 2023

Facilitating Reasonable Adjustments at Work

This article will help create a safe and productive work environment and advises what employers can do to provide fair opportunities to all employees. 

5 Illustrative GDPR Fines

February 9, 2023

5 Illustrative GDPR fines and what it means for businesses

This article presents five companies that have received GDPR fines as well as key takeaways for businesses from each case.

What is a Partnership?

February 9, 2023

What is a Partnership and what are its benefits?

This article explains what a partnership is and the considerations which should be made for business owners in the UK.

5 Points to Consider When Equipping Remote Workers

February 9, 2023

5 Points to Consider When Equipping Remote Workers

This article provides an overview of the five points which should be considered when equipping remote employees.

Town hall meetings: Importance, how to lead and questions to ask

February 9, 2023

What is a town hall meeting and how to organise one?

This article explains what a town hall meeting is, the steps required to set it up and the benefits of organising one for your business.

Unilateral vs Mutual NDA

February 9, 2023

The key differences between Unilateral and Mutual NDAs

This article addresses the different circumstances in which NDAs are used whilst also explaining the two main types of NDAs: unilateral and mutual.

Why you shouldn't use your CRM for contract management

February 9, 2023

Why you shouldn't use your CRM for contract management

This article discusses the disadvantages of using a CRM for contract management and proposes a better solution.

Indemnity clauses and commercial contracts

February 9, 2023

Indemnity clauses and commercial contracts

A poorly worded indemnity clause can do more harm than good. This article will explain what an indemnity clause is and what considerations should be made.

A framework for office equipment and remote work

February 9, 2023

A framework for office equipment and remote work

This article provides a guideline which employers can follow to establish a healthy work environment, whether it may be in person or remotely.

A practical introduction to board meetings for startups

February 9, 2023

A practical introduction to board meetings for startups

This article explains what a board meeting is and how it can be structured to provide the most value for your startup.

What is an NDA and why is it important?

February 9, 2023

What is an NDA and why is it important for your business?

This article explains what an NDA is, when to use one and how it can be used to protect your confidential information.

Key Clauses in an NDA

February 9, 2023

An overview and breakdown of the key clauses in an NDA

This article provides a detailed overview and breakdown of the key clauses included in an NDA, including confidentiality, survivorship and injunctive relief.

When can I change the terms of an employment contract?

February 9, 2023

When can I change the terms of an employment contract?

This article explains the key issues relating to an employment contract and when and how the terms can be changed.

Understanding Casual Worker Agreements: Distinguishing between Employees, Workers and Self-Employed

February 9, 2023

An overview of the main casual worker agreements

This article outlines a detailed guide to what a casual worker is and the agreements associated with the different types of casual workers.

Employment Tribunal Cases 2021: Failure to provide a written statement of employment particulars

February 9, 2023

Employment tribunal cases and what they mean for employers

Cases and decisions from the Employment Tribunal to highlight the importance of having a written statement of employment particulars

The legals of taking on an apprentice

February 9, 2023

What are the legals of taking on an apprentice?

This article will address the benefits of apprenticeships and the due diligence checks required when hiring an apprentice.

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