Pushing the boat out on flexibility
Everyone's talking about flexibility, but some organisations are more innovative in the way they think about it than others. Mandy Garner heard Cambridge University's interpretation.
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A career in Human Resources
Human resources is the name given to what used to be Personnel. It lies at the heart of an organisation, with human resources workers responsible for everything from recruitment, identifying future recruitment needs and staff development to the overall welfare of company personnel and practices relating to employee pay.
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How do long working hours affect children?: ask the expert
I work long hours and am worried about the effect this is having on my children. I have a long commute and work 9.30-6.30 so I don't get home till 7.30 most nights. They are up and keen to see me so that pushes back bedtime. We are all exhausted in the morning. I don't know what to do as there are no local jobs which pay enough money. How much sleep do children need and should I be worried about the long term effects of this way of life on the children?
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Jane Barclay: combining a career in HR with children
Jane Barclay is group HR Manager at Ede and Ravenscroft, having set up her own HR consultancy, Barclay Boland HR. She previously worked for Virgin Holidays and Sony, among other companies and has two children.
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Pro rata bank holidays: Ask the expert
I have been off work since May 31st 2007 and return to work on 3rd June 2008 after having my son. I used to work 5 days a week 9am - 5pm and am returning 4 days a week having a Monday off as I have to take my son to hospital since he was born with a twisted foot. Am I right in saying that I should be entitled to a lieu day for any bank holidays landing on a Monday which is my non-working day?
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