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A massive drop of 95% in EU nationals coming to the UK for work is causing employment problems with some employers raising wages, with others holding the line, according to new research. The work by Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the professional body for HR staff, and recruitment firm Adecco found the number […]

Maybe you have a bad cold, a virus or have hurt your back, but you still turn up for work, not wishing to let your employer down or fearing for your job as a member of domestic/household staff. But actually are you doing the right thing? New research has shown that staff in all types […]

Summer holidays are over, and back at work as a member of domestic/household staff, you are proud of the new tattoo you had as a present to yourself…but how will it affect your employment opportunities? Perhaps you think it won’t, after all they can’t fire you for having a tattoo can they? Well the answer […]

Usually, when seeking employment you are expected to provide two references, one of these usually being your existing or past employer. But is your employer obligated to provide a reference? As always nothing is quite a simple as it seems. In essence, the answer is no they do not HAVE to (unless your contract of […]

Shared Parental leave? What’s that? If that’s your reaction as an employed parent, then you are not alone, Despite a campaign launched earlier in the year to raise awareness of the shared parental leave scheme, take-up remains low. Less than 8% of eligible families have signed up for the scheme since its inception in 2015 […]

The numbers of people visiting city parks and open spaces has soared by 25% from 2010 – 2016. According to Natural England, latest figures show an estimated 879 million visits to parks in towns and cities in 2015/16. Urban green spaces are increasingly utilised with an estimated 1.46 billion visits in 2015/16 compared with  1.16 […]

Completely free movement of people will end when the UK leaves the EU, according to a new government white paper. The decision will be a blow to many EU citizens who have planned to come to the UK for work as domestic staff. Free movement of people from the EU to the Uk will end, […]

Were you totally honest in your job application? Did you stretch the truth and can your employer fire you if they find out? The answer is, well it depends… Firstly, was the lie a big one, or a white lie where you enhanced previous experience? If it was a minor enhancement, and your employer is […]

Summer time and August Bank Holiday is fast approaching. Just to remind you, the date is 27th August. But do you have the right to the time off, and do  you have the right to be paid? Contrary to what many staff believe, your employer does NOT have to give you paid leave on Bank […]

Before using electrical equipment, you should always check the electric cord for frays, breaks and defective plugs. Before plugging in an item of equipment, check to see that the equipment is switched to the off position. If you notice an item of equipment overheating, sparking or smoking, turn off the power supply and report the […]