Agency Workers Regulations

The relationship between employees and their employer is becoming an area of greater focus, with many employees no longer working a traditional 9-5 role. Employers, therefore, need to be aware of their obligations to such staff, and especially the regulations in...

Homeworking

Introduction Homeworking is becoming increasingly popular with employees for a variety of different reasons; employees wanting more flexibility, technology making it easier for people to do their jobs anywhere, rising costs of commuting etc. The number of people who...

Interviewing

The interview stage is generally the part of the recruitment process where the employer gets to meet potential recruits on a face to face basis. It is a two sided process whereby the employer can assess that the applicant is right for the role and organisation and...

References

Introduction Employers tend to ask prospective employees to provide references prior to a job offer being made. This is to ascertain whether the employee will be suitable for the role and to assist in the decision making process. Key points to note If you have been...

Varying Contracts

In times of economic shifts, employers may find themselves going through the employment contracts to check their flexibility. Varying contracts regarding wages, working hours and benefits can be a better solution than opting for redundancy. In a changing economic...