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Sharing the boardroom AND the bedroom – should it be done? 7 Apr 2013 | 07:00 pm
Setting up and/or running a business is a challenge at the best of times. It is also fun and rewarding for those that get it right. I have said over and over again in my articles that no man is an isl...
The importance of budgeting and planning in business 6 Apr 2013 | 07:00 pm
A wise person once said ‘if you fail to plan, you plan to fail’ and we think they have got it absolutely spot on. Once you have your business up and running, it is crucial that you exercise a great de...
Temporary Work and Work Experience 5 Apr 2013 | 07:00 pm
Temporary work is a useful stepping stone whether it one is a newly graduated college student or a more seasoned professional. Temping, as it is more commonly known, is a good alternative to permanen...
Being employable as a graduate: Employer Presentations and Recruitment Fairs 4 Apr 2013 | 07:00 pm
Recruitment fairs and employer presentations are some of the few opportunities that students have to discover more about companies before deciding where to apply. However, this is not purely a one-wa...
Employment Law basics: Employment contract and its effects 3 Apr 2013 | 07:00 pm
Employment Law basics: Employment contract and its effects You’ve sent your CV, filled in your application form, sailed through the interview and now the job of your dreams is waiting for you. The la...
Your Rights – Understanding your work place rights to parental leave. 2 Apr 2013 | 07:05 pm
Any parent understands the effort it takes to raise children especially when you have to balance a full or part-time job also. It is a good idea to understand your basics about parental leave and see ...
Your Rights – Understanding your holiday entitlements 1 Apr 2013 | 07:00 pm
The basics of holiday rights There is a minimum right to paid holiday, but your employer may offer more than this. The main things you should know about holiday rights are that: you are entitled to a ...
Your Rights – Requesting compassionate leave 31 Mar 2013 | 07:00 pm
The term ‘compassionate leave’ is widely accepted to mean paid leave for ‘emotional and personal’ reasons that are directly unrelated to the employee concerned, but rather related to domestic emergenc...
Your Rights – Going on holiday and your holiday leave entitlements 30 Mar 2013 | 06:00 pm
When planning your annual holiday, it is a more reassuring thought to know that you are getting paid everything you’re supposed to while you’re away from work. The UK law stipulates a certain period o...
Your Rights – Being pregnant and going on maternity leave 29 Mar 2013 | 06:00 pm
Starting or expanding your family is probably the most amazing experience any human being will ever go through. Becoming a mother can only be described as the most fantastic and exciting situation any...
