A study by University College London published this month reveals that the increased interest in and popularity of “hipster” culture is changing Britain’s economy and job market in some unexpected ways. The study, commissioned by employment agency Indeed, reveals that as the number and combined spending of “hipsters” rise, so too do the fortunes of …
The Twelve Pitfalls of Christmas: an employer’s guide to the festive season
During the Christmas period employers face a minefield of HR challenges. Workplace Christmas parties bring up issues of conduct and discrimination. For example, employees may misbehave, or fail to turn up the next day. Holiday and overtime issues also commonly arise at this time. Annual leave requests can be concentrated around the same days, while …
What can Employers learn from Ashers Bakery and the “Gay Cake” scandal?
In October, the Christian owners of a Northern Ireland bakery have won their appeal in the so-called “gay cake” discrimination case. The Supreme Court ruled that Ashers Bakery’s refusal to make a cake with a slogan supporting same-sex marriage was not discriminatory. The background to this high-profile dispute began in 2014 when the bakery refused …
How to spot and deal with fake references
According to research by the Risk Advisory Group, more than half of CVs submitted by job applicants contain lies or inaccuracies much like online review sites. These range from gaps in employment history to false claims regarding qualifications and failure to mention fraud committed against previous employers. One of the areas most fraught with difficulty …
Valuing the Mature Workforce: Why UK Businesses Need To Get Age-Smart
Over the next decade, the changing age profile of the workforce will be the most significant development in the UK labour market, as a third of workers will be over 50 by 2020. It is anticipated that within 15 years, nearly a quarter of the UK population will be aged 65 or over. Against a …
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