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If Only People Believed that Honesty is the Best Policy….

August 12, 2014
I’m confident that many of us will have watched the episode of The Apprentice when the hopeful candidates have their CVs scrutinised by the panel members at the interview stage.…
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Article on Recruitment

August 6, 2014
It’s often recognised by employers that staff are their greatest asset, so following the correct recruitment process is essential to you recruiting the right person to the right job. If…
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“I am Tired of Telling Them”

July 31, 2014
How often have I heard this – most recently in connection with fire doors left wedged open? Telling is often not enough, especially if bad habits are well established. So…
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Do You Recruit Using Social Media Websites?

July 23, 2014
Social media. I guess I’m not the only person who thought ‘that will never work’! It’s estimated that a quarter of the world’s population now uses social media; it’s a…
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How Old Are Your Carers?

July 17, 2014
Dame Elizabeth Butler-Sloss stood down last week from heading a crucial abuse inquiry. She did it, essentially, for political reasons, not because she is 80. The Government must see opportunities…
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Can You Touch Your Toes?

July 10, 2014
I recall an interview with a candidate many years ago. The question asked at interview was ‘How flexible are you? Much to my surprise the candidate answered ‘I can touch…
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Can You Bend Down To Tie Your Shoe Laces?

July 3, 2014
As we are regularly reminded by the newspapers and society, obesity is a rising problem in the UK. The European Court of Justice is reviewing a test case which may…
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Sleepover Shift Attracts The National Minimum Wage

June 26, 2014
Many care homes engage workers to sleep overnight so as to satisfy legal obligations and since, in most cases, all the carer needs to do is sleep this has typically…
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