We are delighted to announce the fantastic news that from this month two long-standing members of staff, Adam Barnes and Dawn Benson, have become Directors of the business.
...We are delighted to announce the fantastic news that from this month two long-standing members of staff, Adam Barnes and Dawn Benson, have become Directors of the business.
...The Low Pay Commission (LPC) has recommended that the National Minimum Wage (NMW) be increased by 20p to £6.70 from October.
...TUC Report Shows That In parts of Britain half of jobs pay less than the living wage
In some parts of Britain half the jobs are paying less than the living wage, the TUC reveals today (Monday) at the start of the second week of the TUC’s Fair Pay Fortnight.
...Breaking holiday pay news – Mr Lock successful at EAT
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has today handed down its judgment in the case of Lock v British Gas and found in favour of Mr Lock.
...6th April 2015 Statutory Changes
From 6th April 2015 employers will not be required to pay employers National Insurance contributions on earnings up to the Upper Secondary threshold for employees under the age of 21.
...Social Media vs. Job Boards - The Future of Recruiting
Since Social Media first started allowing businesses to create their own accounts, there has been more and more discussion of how Social Media is “the future of marketing,” “the answer to customer and employee engagement,” and yes, “the key to recruiting in the 21st century.” The question for recruiters, then, is whether or not they should be focusing their e...
Gender Pay Gap Regulations published
The government have today published the draft Gender Pay Gap Regulations and further consultation and with this in mindb Below is an initial Q and A which will hopefully highlight some of the key facts
...Leeds has highest digital salaries in North and Midlands as skills shortage bites
THE salaries for advertised positions in the digital sector in Leeds are higher than in any other part of the North and Midlands, analysis of the sector has shown.
...The Food Industry Recruitment Crisis
It’s no secret that the food and drink industry is facing real challenges when it comes to labour. In April 2017, the House of Commons EFRA (Environmental Food and Rural Affairs) Committee concluded that the agricultural and horticultural sectors are in danger of facing a real crisis unless urgent measures are taken to fill the gaps in the labour market supply.
In this post, we ex...
David Cameron: Unemployed young 'should do community work'
David Cameron has come out and said that Young people out of work, education or training for six months will have to do unpaid community work to get benefits if the Conservatives win the election.
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