Talking About People

Flying the nest

Thu, 15 May 2008 18:34:44 +0000

So the time has come...

Stress = Leaving? Maybe not...

Fri, 09 May 2008 09:07:41 +0000

We read a lot about people leaving their roles due to stress, and it is obviously an emotive subject. I think we all recognise that no person should be ill because of their job.

Preparing for interview

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:54:03 +0000

Just a quick one really.

Mike Harris of Garlik joins Be My Interviewer

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:30:24 +0000

The latest (the eighth I believe) person to be added to the Be My Interviewer line up. And possibly the most exciting yet.

Eeking out the positives

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:37:21 +0000

Sometimes you look around the office and you can see the people who are unhappy in their jobs. They are slumped, red eyed, and their heads pop up every now and then to check the time on the office clock.

Funny questions

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:44:50 +0000

Someone round here asked me whether it was OK to disciminate on the grounds of smoking, and it started me thinking...

I am away...

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 15:21:39 +0000

Even HR Managers get holidays sometimes...

Things which really annoy me as a recruiter / human

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:47:45 +0000

Now we hear a lot about what annoys candidates, and we sympathise. We really do. Because sometimes there are certain things that the candidates "do" which really annoy recruiters. Think of these as things to avoid. And if you really don't like me, and want to wind me up, do the following things:

I don't want to leave but I want more dough!

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:06:02 +0000

How (not) to ask for more money...

Be My Interviewer

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:00:00 +0000

I am sure you will have noticed the newest feature of the site, the BeMyInterviewer section.

Billy the hero

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:43:27 +0000

You may have seen the shot of a young lad from Havant and Waterlooville's game against Liverpool, losing control of his emotions when Havant took the lead at Anfield last weekend.

Beat the Blues

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 09:09:17 +0000

Well! We made it through the most depressing day of the year. And we are all back today. And if you think about it that way, today has to be an even better day.

Pah! Most Depressing Day of the Year, I don't think so...

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:57:13 +0000

Apparently research has proven that Monday is singly the most depressing day of the year. Too many reasons;

- a long time since the last pay day
- a long time since New Year Christmas
- lots of angry people who are really suffering from their abstinence, whether it be alcohol, caffeine, smoking, lots of delicious toxins or as in my case, shaving.

You're probably too busy to read this...

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 10:13:49 +0000

Today being the busiest recruitment day of the year.

Another year closes...

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 11:52:04 +0000

So the wind howls outside, the conscientious office workers dim the power saving LEDs on their computers. The Works party season is nearly over. The apologies for inappropriate behaviour are almost forgotten and the dry cleaning is still to be collected. Secret Santa prizes lie uncollected under melted plastic trees.

Another year draws to a close.

- Smoking is now banned just about everywhere.
- Mums are slightly better off in terms of the length of their maternity periods.
- Carers now have similar rights to parents in terms of requesting flexible working.
- It is easier now to get a trade mark for the first time.
- Websites and emails needed to contain full company details for the first time.
- We have experienced a year of anti-age discrimination (in theory).
- There are tougher rules for mobile phone users in cars, including company cars (points most definitely do not mean prizes).
- The statutory holidays now have increased to include half of the bank holidays.
- Corporates now have to dispose of electronic equipment responsibly (WEEE regulations).

That was 2007.

So what do we all have to look forward to?

Toasters which brown the bread in 50 seconds, leading to less indigestion for commuters. House prices stabilising and cheaper loans (apparently). Relocating for work purposes has never looked so good. If, of course, you can sell your house. The other half of the bank holidays are to be covered off...

- the government is looking to extend the rights for parents to request flexible working to the parents of older children
- Bearded entrepreneurs are likely to take over the FTSE 100. 2008 will be the year of the hairy-faced man.
- employee tribunals are likely to increase the number of small businesses which fold.
- The government may or may not extend the right of temporary workers who have worked with an agency for more than 6 weeks, to reflect those of permanent workers. It has been mooted for years, but has just been blocked again by Mr Hutton.

And that's just for starters. Have a great festive period, and if you are lucky to be off, re-charge your battteries with whichever method "floats your boat", ready for a smashing 2008.