02 Nov
2015
Skills shortage as just 9% of engineers are female
Employers are having trouble recruiting engineers with the right skills, according to a recent report. The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has found that new engineers are not meeting employers’ expectations and it could be down to what they learn in the classroom. According to the Express & Star, experts believe children should take… Continue reading
02 Nov
2015
Stuck in Traffic? Start the Clock – By HPC’s Ruth McCann
How many times do your colleagues/employees complain that they have been stuck in traffic on their way into and from work? In fact for some such workers, the journey time can feel like it is longer than the time they spend doing their actual job. Whereas in the past the time employees spent commuting wasn’t… Continue reading
02 Nov
2015
Introducing returnship programmes – By HPC’s Ruth McCann
Returnships originated in the USA with companies like PwC, Credit Sussie and Morgan Stanley now taking the lead in the introduction of such programmes like ‘Back to Business’ lasting 10- 12 weeks. Whilst these programmes are accessible for those who have decided to return to work, they are particularly aimed at women who may have… Continue reading
02 Nov
2015
HR Horror Stories – Ghosts, Goblins and Ghouls, By Eluned Ward
As Halloween draws close, it’s only fair that we provide some cautionary tales of when things go wrong when dealing with employees Ghosts As individuals we are all affected by what has happened in the past, and this is much the same for companies. Before companies make decisions around employees, including their terms and conditions… Continue reading
26 Oct
2015