SKILLS GAP | Apprentices in manufacturing
With an ongoing skills gap in the manufacturing industry, we take a look at the issues manufacturers are facing with their workforce, and what the
RIGHT TO WORK | Updated rules for employers
Blog At the end of January, the Home Office updated their guidance on right to work checks. New versions of the guide are issued each
How employers are using social media to make recruitment decisions
In the early days of social media, the idea of an employer checking a potential employee’s Facebook page to assess their suitability for a role
H&S NEWS | Poultry Firm Fined
A poultry company has been sentenced after two workers were maimed by moving machinery. In two separate factory incidents, a worker lost a thumb and
EDUCATION | Interview questions to avoid asking potential employees
There are few sectors where a rigorous recruitment process matters more than in education. With overall pupil numbers projected to rise by 5% between 2018
CHARITIES | 3 things you need to know when engaging volunteers
Charitable organisations heavily rely on the man power of generous volunteers, but employers’ obligations in respect of non-paid workers are often unclear. Confusion over the
ITEMISED PAY | A Guide for Employers
Blog By now, you should be aware of new government legislation that means all employers to provide an itemised payslip. This took effect from 6
Advice for Outside Winter Working
When the weather turns colder, employees who work inside can turn up the AC or put on extra clothing. However, for those who work outside,
Pay changes you need to know
Blog Are you one of the many employers confused by the terminology used for minimum pay rates? With the National Minimum Wage, National Living Wage
H&S NEWS | Fine after Flour Dust Exposure
Food manufacturers and in particular bakeries are being targeted by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) for proactive inspections. In one example, a bakery chain has
BREXIT | Mark Ellis Responds
Brexit The UK parliament has decided to reject Theresa May’s deal on how the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union will look. Ellis Whittam support over
HR GUIDE | 7 Ways to Improve Employee Retention
A conveyer belt of people running out the door is very bad for business. It can have a negative effect on employees’ morale as they
