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In July 2017 Matthew Taylor published the independent Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices. From this and subsequent consultations, the Good Work Plan was compiled which set out: The vision for the future of the UK labour market; and how the government will implement the recommendations arising from the Taylor Review. Many of the changes […]
About Me!
Hello all! I’ve made a few new connections recently so thought I’d tell you a little bit about me (if you want to know, that is!). I live in rural Suffolk with my husband and two children. Like many people, I ‘fell into’ the career I am now in after working in mainly finance-related roles. […]
Hearing loss and deafness in the workplace
Hearing loss and deafness in the workplace Ever thought about how much you use your hearing in the workplace? Phone ringing, colleagues talking to you, customers asking you questions, manager asking for that report, fire bell ringing….. What about if you had no hearing? How would you cope? It sounds pretty isolating to me. Some […]
Pregnancy and maternity leave
So, your employee is pregnant and wants to take maternity leave. Firstly – don’t panic! Check your organisation’s documents for relevant maternity policies – this is sometimes part of a Family Handbook. Stick to the statutory regulations if you don’t have one. Notification of pregnancy Once your employee has notified you that she is pregant, […]
Recruiting and retaining staff in Education
How recruitment is managed varies from school to school and very much depends on internal policy and process. Many schools favour the traditional interview process of receiving applications, a face to face interview, with some kind of observation built in, and comparing candidates’ skills, experience and attributes against a list of criteria. Hi-tech, modern approaches […]