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BLOG EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS FLEXIBLE WORKING BILL - IF PASSED WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES? A bill that could change worker rights is currently running through Parliament, this could mean that the freedom to flexible working will grant them from day one of their employment. The second reading which [...]

BLOG WHY IS THE INTERVIEW PROCESS IMPORTANT? AND WHAT STEPS YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS TO TAKE? How many interviews is right for the business? This is key to find a suitable turn around for both the business and your potential new recruits, having a too long winded interview process can be time [...]

BLOG REGISTERING WITH A RECRUITMENT AGENCY We understand for some people who have always looked for jobs on their own that registering with a recruitment agency can be a scary thought. Here we will go through the process of working with a recruitment agency such as ourselves, what you will need [...]

BLOG IS INFLATING PAY ENOUGH TO RETAIN TALENT? There is an increase in a number of organisations inflating pay to retain talent and whilst we do say this does make a difference, it really is not enough to be sustainable in the cost of living crisis. Private sector organisations are more [...]

BLOG WHAT IS THE LEGAL PROCESS FOR FLEXIBLE WORKING REQUESTS? It is that time of year where children are heading back to school, employees will want to make sure that they can work flexibly around their children’s school / Nursery hours, especially as flexible working has seen an increase, and is [...]

BLOG BREAK THE STIGMA, HOW TO BECOME A ‘MENOPAUSE FRIENDLY EMPLOYER’ The subject of menopause in recent months has been heavily campaigned, by the likes of Davina McCall, and Penny Lancaster, these campaigners are trying to break the taboo subject of the menopause, as a result employers are now starting to [...]

BLOG HOW TO WRITE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT? Whether you have 2 staff or 200, a contract of employment is a significant step in the whole hiring process.  Contracts set standards, and clear obligations between both parties. It is essential for any business to have clear, well drafted contracts and polices in [...]

BLOG EMPLOYERS COULD TAKE ACTION AGAINST CV FRAUD - THIS SHOULD BE SET AS A WARNING TO CANDIDATES AND EMPLOYERS A CV fraudster has lied about their qualifications and experience and has been ordered to pay back at least part of their wages. Although it would be disproportionate to claim all [...]

BLOG WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO GIVE INTERVIEW FEEDBACK? At the end of any interview process, it really is crucial that you provide honest and constructive feedback to all the candidates that have been met, as most people invest so much time and effort into preparing for and attending an interview. [...]

BLOG HOW DO I SUPPORT TRANS-GENDER EMPLOYEES? This subject of the “trans issue” is seemingly at the forefront of debates and discussions about trans rights, this can be a minefield for employers, the key is simply to get it right. Firstly, let’s look at policies, we have many in the workplace, [...]