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Want to increase profitability? Make your next hiring a temp
Different businesses are in different stages of recovery in this early post-recession period. At one extreme there are businesses still going through the painful process of making staff redundant while other businesses are stabilising or even growing? Whether stable or growing, the prospect of addressing staffing issues is crucial. It may be a replacement or the acquisition of additional staff. Whichever case, securing a competent person is vital to future success.
A key question for business is whether the appointment of a temporary worker offers more value than hiring a permanent employee and additionally should the temporary worker be hired directly by the employer or via a credible and competent recruitment agency. There has never been a stronger case for hiring temporary workers and using a recruitment agency. read more
A key question for business is whether the appointment of a temporary worker offers more value than hiring a permanent employee and additionally should the temporary worker be hired directly by the employer or via a credible and competent recruitment agency. There has never been a stronger case for hiring temporary workers and using a recruitment agency. read more
Default Retirement Age to be Scrapped
The Government is planning to scrap the default retirement age in the UK from October 2011. Under the proposals employers would not be allowed to dismiss staff because they had reached the age of 65. The Government has launched the start of a consultation process about scrapping the rule.
Struggling to Cover the Temporary Gap in your Workforce?
After a six day shut down of UK airports, UK airlines now face the task of bringing home 150,000 British air passengers stuck around the world. Whilst the restrictions on air space have been lifted it will still take some time to return to normality. It is not only the airlines and airports suffering financially during this time; UK businesses have also been affected with many workers unable to return home with some struggling to find alternative flights in the next week. Whilst 2010 has brought some positive signs of growth, this disruption will undoubtedly cause additional worry and financial strains on many UK businesses. If you are struggling to cover the temporary gap in your workforce contact your local branch to see how we can help you.