Category Archives: HR

Armed Forces Day: Employing ex-Military

Each year, hundreds of thousands of veterans return from deployments in Afghanistan or Iraq and begin to look for work in the civilian workforce. Ex-service or military personnel can be of huge benefit to many employers; although without so-called ‘real-work … Continue reading

Employers struggle to close the pay gap.

Despite a drop in inflation, employers are still finding it difficult to close the gap between basic slurry and the cost of living. Last week it was announced that inflation dropped to 3% in April, the lowest for more than … Continue reading

Olympic boost for temp positions

With the London 2012 Olympics now just two months away, there are expectations of a huge rise in the use of temporary agency workers. Whilst they are commonplace in businesses that naturally have peak periods, such as retail and tourism, … Continue reading