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Hiring at a high but skills shortages could hamper post-pandemic recovery
For the fourth consecutive month, the professional recruitment sector is seeing big increases in both month on month and year-on-year vacancy and placement figures as the UK approaches the ‘next normal’ and businesses put hiring firmly back on the agenda. That’s...
Can an employer dismiss someone for a tweet?
The past few weeks have seen numerous cases of employees risking their jobs over their social media activities. Where do employers stand when considering whether to dismiss an employee for their actions on social media? Patrick Kilgallon and Tania Goodman explain. Few...
Do staff have to self-isolate if they’ve been pinged by the NHS Covid app?
Small businesses are having to close because of staff shortages caused by staff being pinged by the NHS Covid-19 app. Can you ask employees to come to work even if they’ve been pinged? If you get pinged, is it a legal requirement (a) for individuals to self-isolate or...
Acas publishes new flexible working guidance
Acas has published new flexible working guidance ahead of 'Freedom Day' on 19 July when most COVID-19 restrictions will end in England. The body encouraged employers to have open conversations with employees about how they want to work going forward in the guidance....
Pictures of alcohol on your social media could stop you getting hired
As the job market settles down and businesses start hiring post-Pandemic, it might be a good idea to overhaul your social media accounts. According to new research* your future employer is more likely to check your Facebook page than your LinkedIn. When asked if they...
Can employers ask employees if they have had a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination?
An employer that intends to ask employees if they have been vaccinated against coronavirus (COVID-19) must be clear about its reasons for doing so. To comply with its data protection obligations, it must ensure that it has a legal basis for processing such information...
New jobseeker research reveals the biggest mistakes that stop candidates applying for roles.
Out of date websites, long and overcomplicated application processes and job descriptions littered with spelling mistakes are among the biggest recruitment faux pas that are turning jobseekers away when applying for a new role, according to latest research. A survey...
Employers urged to help European staff apply for settled status before deadline
Employers are being urged to help European staff with outstanding applications for settled status. EU nationals have until 30 June to apply for settled status as those without settled or pre-settled status will be unable to work, open a bank account, access healthcare...
The pros and cons of flexible working
Hybrid working is almost certainly going to play a big part in many people’s working life once offices fully re-open again. A lot of people will be reluctant to return to an office-based work life, having grown accustomed to working from home, and many enjoying the...
Could asking your employees about their vaccinations be breaking the law?
THERE ARE A NUMBER OF FACTORS THAT EMPLOYERS NEED TO BALANCE WHEN CONSIDERING WHETHER THEY CAN ASK EMPLOYEES ABOUT THEIR VACCINE STATUS. From a data protection perspective, employers cannot as a matter of course ask employees if they have been vaccinated. The...
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