Finding a job can be tough. Not only are there usually a large number of people with similar qualifications and similar experience all going for the same job, but actually finding those jobs can also be hard work. [Read more…] about The Best Job Search
The threat of industrial action is hopefully not striking fear
During the past couple of years of financial uncertainty in the business world resulting from the credit crunch and consequent lack of both lending and spending, some HR payroll teams within companies have lived in fear of the threat of strike action by their employees, with belts being tightened and management expecting more staff to go the extra mile in order to stay afloat and prosper in flat marketplaces. [Read more…] about The threat of industrial action is hopefully not striking fear
Using Social Media For The Greater Good Of The Business
Usage of social media sites such as Facebook, Linked-In and Twitter is positively encouraged by many HR payroll teams amongst their staff as a valuable business networking, marketing and recruitment method. [Read more…] about Using Social Media For The Greater Good Of The Business
Commencing Obligatory NEST Eggs For Staff
HR payroll offices at companies of all sizes and across a diverse range of sectors will by now be aware, if not fully conversant, with recent Government legislation passed in October 2010 that will oblige all businesses to enrol their staff in to a pension scheme due to begin in October 2012 and known as the National Employment Savings Trust, abbreviated to NEST. [Read more…] about Commencing Obligatory NEST Eggs For Staff
Europe Legislating For Higher Maternity Pay
Uproar has recently ensued not only amongst the British Government, but also UK HR payroll teams, following a European vote to increase the amount of paid maternity leave for female employees. Under current UK employment law, women have the choice to take up to a year off work when having a baby, during which they are paid 90% of their average salary or wages for six months, £125.00 statutory maternity pay for thirty three weeks and the remainder as unpaid leave. [Read more…] about Europe Legislating For Higher Maternity Pay