Recruitment growth hits 5 month high
Recruitment for permanent roles grew at the fastest pace in 5 months in July 2014, according to a report by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.… Read More »Recruitment growth hits 5 month high
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SMEs unprepared for older workforce
SMEs recognise the benefits of employing workers over 65 but many are not yet ready to meet the needs of an ageing workforce, a survey… Read More »SMEs unprepared for older workforce
Employment law changes in effect
A number of changes to employment rules and regulations came into force with the start of the new financial year on 6 April. The changes… Read More »Employment law changes in effect
Minimum wage rises to £6.50 an hour
The national minimum wage (NMW) for adults will rise by 19p an hour to £6.50 on 1 October 2014, the Business Secretary Vince Cable has… Read More »Minimum wage rises to £6.50 an hour
Case Study: Employee LinkedIn Account
Whitmar Publications Ltd v Gamage and others – Former employee ordered to give employer log-in details of a LinkedIn Account. Mr Gamage, Ms Wright, and… Read More »Case Study: Employee LinkedIn Account
Checklist: promoting positive mental health
Key things you can do to help maintain the mental health of your employees and help those with mental health problems remain in work and… Read More »Checklist: promoting positive mental health
Recruiting young people: best practice
In difficult times, young people can be particularly disadvantaged when it comes to recruitment and selection. As they leave school, college and/or university, they can… Read More »Recruiting young people: best practice
Getting savvy with staff benefits
Employee benefits, such as childcare vouchers or a pool car, can help businesses to improve staff retention, absence rates, productivity and relations. Recent research by… Read More »Getting savvy with staff benefits
Protecting your business for key personnel loss
Research has found that 55 per cent of businesses believe they would cease trading as a result of the long-term incapacity, illness or death of… Read More »Protecting your business for key personnel loss
Tax-free childcare will replace employer-supported childcare
In autumn 2015, employer-supported childcare will be replaced by a tax-free childcare scheme. However, employees may choose to remain in those schemes or switch to… Read More »Tax-free childcare will replace employer-supported childcare