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National Work Life Week is an initiative from Working Families.org.uk, running from 7 – 11 October. It’s aimed at giving employers a chance to showcase how they provide work-life balance for staff. The companies we work with already know just how useful flexibility is in the workplace, enabling them to secure and retain exceptional professional […]

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As a part-time recruitment consultancy, we’re often asked by our client companies about ways to calculate and manage bank holiday entitlement for part-time workers. You probably already know that all full-time employees are entitled to at least 28 days paid annual leave, which may or may not include bank holidays. You may also know that […]

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It pays to hire part-time staff. As well as being a cost-effective way to gain skills for your business, part-time employees are productive, loyal and hardworking. Here are ten reasons why businesses should consider employing part-time staff now: 1. Achieve your targets If you want to grow your business but still need vital skills in […]

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When seeking to hire a new staff member, it can be a daunting process at first. Particularly if you’re a small business owner and don’t have an official HR department within your company. We look at what employers need to think about when hiring part-time staff and what they should do to ensure they get […]

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Many employers are inundated with annual leave and holiday requests over the summer. After all, the summer is peak holiday season for a reason. Some businesses find that new business drops off as a result – particularly those working with European markets whose doors may close for the month of August. But for other organisations, […]

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Many employees find there are lots of benefits to working from home. But while these roles can be difficult to come by, many employees find that a professional role with some level of work from home can be just what they need to get the balance they’re seeking in their lives. When you allow employees […]

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