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I often talk to employers, and a common concern is unwittingly discriminating during the recruitment process. Is what they are saying going to end up leaving them in trouble? Now,…

Often the recruitment process is viewed as a ‘hold up’. It takes time to advertise a vacancy, shortlist and then interview candidates, and unfortunately there isn’t a quick overnight fix.…

A recent survey has found that four fifths (85 per cent) of the 2,600 people that were polled have been drunk in the workplace in the last year. 31per cent…

We seem to have had an abundance of bank holidays over the last month or two and now another bank holiday Monday is only 3 weeks away. Bank holidays in…

A report published by the University of York and the RCN Foundation highlights a lack of training for care home staff. A point, in effect, also raised by CQC in…

Employee engagement has been a main focus for small to medium size businesses over the past 10 years, though it has been important for much longer. When President Kennedy was…

The concept is fairly simple. Mother and father share caring (or the trials) in the early months of a child’s life. It should foster bonding and stronger families. Ultimately, perhaps,…

Employers in our sector often enquire about giving references. Some are nervous about offering any confidential information, and are concerned that the information they provide to the prospective employer could…