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Pay day loans and micro-debt

Breathing Space HR — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:02:34 GMT

Whilst stuck at home, feeling unwell, I was indulging in daytime TV when the adverts came on. I was astonished by the adverts selling online immediate decision micro-loans or payday loans. The biggest issue for me was the levels of interest which would...(read more)

Social Media

Breathing Space HR — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:42:30 GMT

This morning I was on BBC radio Leeds talking about the ups and downs of Social Media, I didn’t know that Twitter was five years old -it certainly doesn’t seem that long. I was talking about the recent cases in regard to dismissal and disciplinary...(read more)

Cherie Blair on Equality

Breathing Space HR — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 13:07:23 GMT

Yesterday, I went to see Cherie Blair talk on the behalf of her foundation, bringing support and opportunities to entrepreneurial women. It was a Forward Ladies event, which is a women’s business networking group based in the North of England. Prior...(read more)

Lying on CVs

Breathing Space HR — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 14:25:48 GMT

In this tough employment market, it might be that prospective employees go to any lengths to get the job. This includes lying on the CV or application form. The CV is a sales document for the person, so everyone wants to make their achievements as positive...(read more)

On the Move

Breathing Space HR — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:45:55 GMT

Well, my bags are packed… actually my files are boxed and my IT is getting transferred! I am moving my Company base to a new office, it’ll be a great advantage, now my clients will have plenty of parking if they drive and it’s within...(read more)

Don’t text the important stuff!

Breathing Space HR — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:36:52 GMT

Twice this week I have had to explain to clients why texting is not the best way to communicate some messages. The important ones, the ones that effect their employment directly. Remember when that major UK company text all employees to inform of impending...(read more)

We can work it out

Breathing Space HR — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:48:32 GMT

Picked up a copy of the Leeds Law Society Journal July 2010, issue 93 as I had been interviewed recently for an article on workplace mediation - I didnt realise I had been quoted so heavily! “if you need a sword or a shield, go to the Law - if you’re...(read more)

Sunstroke

Breathing Space HR — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:29:12 GMT

I made a visit to a construction site for an engineering company in South Wales to meet and greet the workers. They raised concern that I didn’t expect - why doesn’t the Company fund our sunscreen? I was rather surprised but it all made sense...(read more)

Gorgeous strappy Sandals

Breathing Space HR — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:27:33 GMT

I was taking a brief from a client in London, a wonderful company specialising in “beautiful things” for the home (www.neishacrosland.com) I was with the business manager discussing provision of the first aid, when we heard a yelp of pain...(read more)

Cool (?) Jargon and gender assignment in Recruitment Selection

Breathing Space HR — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:46:44 GMT

I spent yesterday afternoon with my fellow Trustees of a small but vital to the community advice charity, shortlisting candidates. We are hiring a new Business Manager to run the Charity and help us keep up with our targets and keep the funding streams...(read more)

What HR and Business can learn from the Quakers

Breathing Space HR — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:26:05 GMT

I am a happy to say that I attend Quaker Meetings on a regular basis. No I am not going to get all evangelical, but I want to pass on my observations on their business meeting practices. A Quaker is a listener, they like stillness and silence, they talk...(read more)

Tweet no more!

Breathing Space HR — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:24:48 GMT

I have tweeted my final tweet, not that I tweeted much in any case! I am not saying I am going to go all “Tech-no” but I am looking at the value of my time and also the time of others. I don’t think I will be missed, I might miss the...(read more)

World Cup - not everyone is interested

Breathing Space HR — Mon, 24 May 2010 16:35:07 GMT

You may have seen the ads on TV for large retailers suggesting that possibly, just maybe, not all people are interested in the Football World Cup. I am not going to make the obvious and possibly sexist observation that this might mainly women. Beware...(read more)

Appraisal implementation, getting buy-in to make it work

Breathing Space HR — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:13:54 GMT

I had a great Thursday morning with a client who hired me to implement an appraisal scheme to their manufacturing organisation. In order to really hone in on what the actual needs of the business and the management I took the management team through a...(read more)

The back bone of UK business - an example

Breathing Space HR — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:00:26 GMT

Well, I haven’t been able to sit down and focus on a particular subject that may interest the vitual world! So I will tell you a bit about the past few months as an HR consultant to small businesses. As you might know I have clients who run businesses...(read more)