In 2010 Yorkshire Forced Rhubarb was awarded Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status by the European Commission’s Protected Food Name scheme. This means that local Yorkshire producers can access specific European funding to promote the product and have a legitimate legal argument against other products claiming to be “Forced” Rhubarb. Basically, “if it int’ from […]
September 19, 2016
Sarah supports and develops all her employees based on performance and attitude not on the basis of their gender. Sarah knows that EVERY day is International Women’s Day. Be more like Sarah. So what might the suffragettes think? After their seemingly endless and courageous struggle I imagine they may be a little disappointed that there […]
September 19, 2016
Most importantly make sure you discipline those who misbehave. Here’s some food for thought: It’s estimated that 20% of workers will call in sick the day after the Xmas party, costing the economy £259m. Question – How do you stop people ‘bunking off’ work due to overindulging the night before? Make sure there is plenty […]
September 19, 2016
January This is often a relatively quiet time of year. Whilst you are still recovering from Christmas and getting back up to speed, it might be a good idea for Senior Managers to conduct their annual performance reviews. Publish a revised recruitment plan for January to end of financial year. Consider running a recruitment campaign […]
September 19, 2016
Normally when we think of a food bank we think food… but many women face a choice each month, where they have to prioritise what they are buying and some of the things we take for granted become a luxury; like basic toiletries for example. The team have all contributed a personal donation and our […]
September 19, 2016
As you’ll no doubt have heard endlessly in the news over the last year and especially in the lead up to the election, zero hours contracts are the spawn of the devil! Poor employees “forced” by circumstance to accept work as and when it is offered with no guarantee of fixed or set hours by […]
September 19, 2016
Flexible working changes – It’s actually good news! I can confidently say that because we are a business that has GROWN in the era of flexible working and by giving employees personalised work patterns. You’ll all be aware that in June 2014 flexible working procedures were extended to allow ALL employees (well, all those with […]
September 19, 2016
Keeping your eye on the business and improving employee performance at the same time can be a challenge; that is why performance management is so important in organizations. By its very definition, performance management contributes to the development of individuals and teams in order to achieve higher levels of organizational performance. Do you have the […]
September 19, 2016
What are the benefits? Graduate internships are a new form of working for many employers. You are fast-tracking sharp-minded graduates to achieve real results. In return, through carefully planned job experience, you guarantee to build the employee’s skills and employability. Whether the job holder is paid for the three-to-six-month period depends on the position. In […]
September 19, 2016
We are sure you have already heard of the great vision of four working mums (each with two children), who in December 2015 will be setting off on a herculean challenge to row 3000 nautical miles across the Atlantic Ocean, to raise money for two local charities; Maggies Cancer Caring Centre and Yorkshire Air Ambulance. […]
September 19, 2016
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