Technology has been transforming the HR process for many years now. Over the past two decades we have seen a wave of technological innovation sweeping across the HR landscape, which is empowering HR professionals to work in ways that they never could before. Continue reading
HR Impact of May 2012 Queens Speech
Proposed changes to employment legislation were announced during last week’s Queen’s Speech, all of which are designed to stimulate economic growth. Continue reading
Dealing With The Death of a Co-Worker
The death of a co-worker, whether sudden or as a result of a known illness, is a shocking and sad event for all those involved. It will have an emotional impact on the deceased employee’s co-workers, and may also cause problems for the operational continuity of the business. Continue reading
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Top 10 Deterrents to Hiring Staff in the UK
The government is currently in the consultation process about its new compensated ‘no fault’ dismissal proposal for micro-businesses. This initiative will provide businesses, with less than 10 staff, with a degree of immunity, against claims of unfair dismissal from employees. Continue reading
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Employers Still Not Ready for Olympic Disruption
Even now with less than 100 days to go, a survey of 1000 employees by recruitment consultants Badenoch & Clark has revealed that 60 are yet to be told of the official leave policy should they wish to attend Olympic Events. Continue reading
Should I Include a Photo in my CV?
The question as to whether or not a picture should be included in a CV is becoming increasingly irrelevant as recruiters can go and check out Linked-in or Facebook if they want to find a picture of a potential candidate. Continue reading
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UKSP – A Well Timed Helping Hand to Youth
With youth unemployment rates in the UK reaching nearly 20% in the past year, our government has been under pressure to introduce initiatives that will get more young people into work.
One such initiative is the UKSP which was recently established by Continue reading
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Earn While You Learn with Apprenticeships
Landing jobs is becoming more competitive for new candidates and graduates entering the workplace. At the same time, education costs are rising, putting young people in debt before they’ve even started earning salaries. Continue reading
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April 2012 Changes in Employment
April 2012 employment law changes that every employer needs to know about
Each year, in April, and in order to coincide with the start of the new tax year, some of the most important changes to UK employment law come into effect. Continue reading
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Can I Request An Interviewee’s Social Media Passwords?
And so the plot thickens around social media and privacy; two leading US senators are calling for America’s attorney general, Eric Holder to investigate if employers asking interviewees for Facebook password are breaking Federal law. Continue reading
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