It turns out your name can have a lot to do with your career path, a new study has revealed. Data shows people with the most popular boy’s name, Liam, are more likely to end up working in the construction industry, while the most common choice for people called Olivia, the most popular girl’s name, is a career in advertising. The research, carried out by furniture suppliers, Furniture At Work, used …
An employment lawyer has warned that holiday pay for the additional Coronation bank holiday on 8 May is set to give employers a serious headache. Sally Morris, partner and head of employment at Midlands law firm mfg Solicitors, said that the long weekend is intended to give the nation the chance to take part in community events, but by falling in the same month as two existing bank holidays, employers …
Poor communication in the workplace can happen at any and every level. Regardless of whether it involves top brass or a brand-new hire, the result is often an undesirable mess. But what does poor communication look like? Many people might explain it differently, yet we typically recognize it when we see it. In order to improve communication, it’s necessary to understand what poor communication skills look like and their negative …
When company leaders conceptualize their employer brand, they quite rightly tend to focus on crafting an external image of it that’s a fun place to work – whether it’s free lunches, cool swag, funky furniture or and a new, cool office. They invest money creating a sleek website which promises great company culture, flexible work environments, and – of course – DE&I commitments.
What is the entitlement for employees who are off sick on a bank holiday? See this and other top HR questions for April 2023. The post Top 10 HR questions April 2023: Bank holiday sickness appeared first on Personnel Today.
The head of the TUC has asked people to ‘spare a thought’ for those who must work during the coronation or bank holiday. The post Coronation time off: ‘Spare a thought’ for those who work appeared first on Personnel Today.