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Employment Law Updates: April 2012
by Richard Hayden
Mar 26, 2012 / Employers
Below are highlighted a number of important Employment Law updates that will come into force in April of 2012;1 April 2012Statutory maternity, paternity and adoption pay increaseAs of the 1st of April 2012 the standard rate of statutory maternity, paternity and adoption pay will increase from £128.
Continue ReadingWorkfare?
by Richard Hayden
Mar 13, 2012 / Candidates, Employers
Of late there has been much debate over the governments’ workfare initiatives.
Continue ReadingSickness Absence Management
by Richard Hayden
Mar 12, 2012 / Employers
Managing staff brings with it many problems for small businesses.
Continue ReadingEmployers Announce Substantial Job Creation
by Richard Hayden
Mar 05, 2012 / Candidates, Employers
Whilst the cold weather may still have some way to thaw before we can officially say that spring has sprung, the job market is showing positive signs of growth as major manufacturers and employers generate jobs throughout the UK.
Continue ReadingWhen should you recruit a new team member?
by Richard Hayden
Feb 29, 2012 / Employers
Guest Blogger Russell Smith of Russell Smith Chartered Accountants discusses, when you know its the right time to recruit.
Continue ReadingCause for Optimism
by Richard Hayden
Feb 21, 2012 / Candidates, Employers
In the final quarter of 2011 UK unemployment figures rose 0.
Continue ReadingTop 5 Employment Law Updates for 2012
by Richard Hayden
Feb 18, 2012 / Candidates, Employers
2012 will see many updates and changes in employment law below we have listed the 5 we belive employers most need to know about.
Continue ReadingAiling health and social care for an ageing Britain
by Richard Hayden
Jan 31, 2012 / Employers
It’s no secret that budget cuts enforced by the government are going to affect our day to day lives.
Continue ReadingAre our graduates employable?
by Richard Hayden
Jan 29, 2012 / Candidates, Employers
A recent report released by the Association of Graduate Recruiters found that 32.
Continue ReadingInterview ‘No Shows’ Leave Jobs Unfilled
by Richard Hayden
Jan 25, 2012 / Candidates, Employers
Guest Blogger Julie Sykes of JCS HR discusses the rising number of 'no shows for interviews'According to Huddersfield based HR specialist Julie Sykes of JCS HR, one of the reasons vacancies remained unfilled is the high level of ‘no shows’ at interview.
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