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Posted on: 19 January 2011
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The need for contractors to engage in a significant amount of research before signing up to a firm has been highlighted by recent events.
According to Contract Eye, the bankruptcy of umbrella firms Sunday Solutions and Bradbury & Co. should be sufficient evidence to prompt freelancers t...Read more |
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Posted on: 25 November 2010
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Research has indicated that bosses at many small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are bracing themselves for a testing time over Christmas.
According to a poll conducted by Aviva, 45 per cent of respondents stated that they expect consumers to curb their spending this year, leading to a d...Read more |
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Posted on: 11 November 2010
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It is a "business imperative" that companies develop a close relationship with staffing agencies, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).
Martin Snell, chair of the organisation's legal and HR division, described how a productive connection with a recr...Read more |
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Posted on: 10 November 2010
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It is unlikely there will be many pay increases in the near future, despite the UK technically no longer being in a recession.
This is the view of the Work Foundation's associate director Stephen Overell, who suggested wage cuts and freezes are probably going to be a long-term trend.Read more |
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Posted on: 09 November 2010
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A source from the Institute of Employment Rights (IER) has suggested the coalition government wants to introduce "Dickensian" measures for workers.
Carolyn Jones, director at the organisation, made her comments regarding the issue of the gender pay gap.
About 90 per cent ...Read more |
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Posted on: 15 October 2010
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The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has suggested that a new study shows temporary workers are being seen in a more positive light.
Roger Tweedy, director of research at the industry body, made his comments after the organisation unveiled its JobsOutlook report, which showed ...Read more |
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Posted on: 12 January 2010
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Older people are considered an extremely valuable asset by most small businesses, experts have revealed.
According to a poll by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), two-thirds of respondents do not think the government should set a default retirement age.
Indeed, nine in ten w...Read more |
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Posted on: 06 January 2010
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Small businesses who are already struggling to manage the cost of the recession have faced a further blow from the snowy weather.
According to employment law firm Peninsula, the arctic conditions can significantly impact on the productivity of a business.
Managing director Peter Do...Read more |
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