Human Resources

It’s almost two months since the statutory right to request flexible working was extended to all employees, provided they have 26 week’s continuous service and have not made another request…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…