Job Search Methods – Advice for Job Hunters

08 / 10 / 2014

I am often asked about the different job search methods because so many job seekers seem to hit a brick wall when it comes to dealing with agencies or recruiters. In fairness to them you cannot expect them to write back to 200 people to say they have been unsuccessful, they just don't have the time, nor is it particularly...

Work it, Work it!

06 / 10 / 2014

This week David Cameron said that if his party were to win the next general election he would aim to abolish youth unemployment. Ambitious, but is it achievable? Mr Cameron wants to cut the maximum amount of benefits a household can claim per year from £26,000 to £23,000. This extra money will be used to fund three million apprenticeships over...

Working with Reservists

03 / 10 / 2014

Formerly known as the territorial army - or more unkindly the “Sunday Soldiers” - Britain’s military reservists recently gained new employment protection. On 1st October, the Army Reserve, the Royal Naval Reserves (including the Royal Marines Reserves) and the Royal Air Force Reserves – gained the right to claim unfair dismissal without any service qualification if they can provide evidence...

Why Human Resources Support is Instrumental to Modern Businesses

01 / 10 / 2014

This week our guest blogger deals with the importance of HR to SMEs. Juliet Martin says that HR support is of immense value to business organisations because they employ people – it really is that simple. People aren’t cookie cutter products, i.e. identical products cut from the same mould, but instead complex, unique creatures and that makes them challenging to...

The Long Goodbye

29 / 09 / 2014

Life and death are inextricably entwined. As we get older it is inevitable that we will all suffer bereavement following the death of a loved one. Unfortunately we often don’t know how to react or what to say when we hear of someone’s death. People will deal with grief differently. Some need time off to be alone, or with their...