A History of Human Resources
Believe it or not, the principles behind human resources can be traced right back to the prehistoric ages. It is thought that our ancestors developed processes for the selection of tribal leaders, and of course, passed knowledge on health, safety, hunting and gathering down through generations. A more advanced form of human resource management is […]
The Most obscure University Degrees…
In order to attain a successful job/career, we are encouraged in school and college to go on to extended education once we reach the end of the compulsory learning cycle. Most of us assume we have to obtain excellent results and outstanding grades such as A***** to even be acknowledged by any university! However, it’s […]
Employee rights during the UK snow chaos
With the recent snowfall causing chaos across the nation this week and the likelihood of further snow to come we’ve put together this useful guide to your rights as an employee during these times. The Employment Rights Act 1996 was created for a reason and it is there to serve you, here are some common questions along with their […]
Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games recruitment campaign gets off to flying start
A recent article written by the bbc reports that after only one day of a planned recruitment drive for the commonwealth games in Glasgow 2014, a staggering 10,000 people have volunteered themselves for positions. Organisers are looking for 15,000 in total but if the first day was anything to go buy they shouldn’t have many […]
Infographic: The top 5 highest paid UK jobs
Based on the success of a previous post, we have decided to re-create the data within the post as an infographic. The infographic below counts down the top 5 highest paid jobs in the uk as of 2012. Feel free to share or embed.
New employment legislations to watch out for in 2013
A new year brings along plenty of approved changes in employment legislation, here’s a summary of the most important ones which may effect your business. Portable DBS checks introduced March 2013 Once a Disclosure and Barring Service (previously Criminal Records Bureau) check has been conducted, the results will be available online to enable employers to […]
5 Tips For Motivating Seasonal Staff This Christmas
With the big day fast approaching, chances are most companies will be looking for seasonal staff this christmas to cover staff leave or to help cope with a sudden surge in demand for a product/service. There are certainly plenty of candidates out there who are keen to fill these roles so we won’t discuss how to recruit […]
2012 – Year of the placement!
Trying to find a job after leaving University is getting tougher and tougher as 1 in 5 graduates struggle to find a job. One of the most effective ways to gain employment is gaining some valuable industry experience. Employers are finding that graduates who have taken a years industry placement have better employable skills compared to those […]
UK ranks fourth internationally for creating a diverse and inclusive workforce
Good news for us brits, new research reveals that The UK has been ranked fourth internationally for creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. The research, which is highlighted in CEB’s study ‘Creating Competitive Advantage Through Workforce Diversity’ goes on to reveal that nearly 63% of UK employees stated that their employers are actively promoting workplace […]
Pay award increases of 2.5% predicted for 2013
A recent survey conducted by XpertHR Pay and Benefits predicts that 7 pay awards out of 10 next year are likely to be worth between 2% and 3%. The survey goes on to reveal an analysis of the current pay settlements landscape, concluding that in the 3 months leading upto the end of September 2012, the […]
