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Dental Cover
Hi, I am entering a new job that provides dental cover. What exactly does this entail? Does dental cover mean they pay for my private dental expenses? I am simply asking because I want to buy braces, and adults are unable to get them on the NHS. They literally cost thousands privately so I would like to know if I can get…
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Piece rate work
Hello all, I recently did some work for a cleaning company who advised me that they may be paying at a per room rate at interview but they didn't have an amount, however it would exceed national minimum wage. On the day I agreed to work I was told by the supervisor that they were trying to get us an hourly rate because the…
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Internal job but offering salary increases to only some people
Hi, I work for a company that is currently expanding. They recently advertised internally for a new project which about to launch and were lookin for people on the same grade as me. The project will be based where I am currently working which is outside London. However the application was open to different sites and…
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Gov.uk site info, re agency ID checks
https://www.gov.uk/check-job-applicant-right-to-work (following on, from the 'round corner employment' thread..) So, if ANY firm / agency asks for email copies, check into them further, before giving ANY info.
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Job interviews where am i going wrong
Job agencies ask about who your manager was so they can try and sell their services to that company. I do not want to give out managers names, especially if I’m working for them at the current time, I wouldn’t even want to say the name of company i work for. If agencies ask me when I’m working who you working for and…
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Ltd company and wage slips
HI im not sure if this is in the correct place, but am i allowed to print my own wage slips, My husband is the only employee. I don't want to spend a lot and was wondering if there is a free template i can use, or can i just create one from word / excel? :mad:
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been suspended for shouting at manager
Hi all, i would really appreciate some help with my current situation if possible please.. i work in a IT call centre and only just come back to after a time off suffering from depression and unfortunately the team on shift and i were struggling with the amount of calls due to a P1 late evening after most people go gome…
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unpaid period of redeployment.
Hi guys I have been off work for a considerable period of time with depression/stress as a result of my working conditions. I recently had a capability meeting with my manager and my trade union rep. The outcome of this meeting is that they have put me on a period of redeployment. Within the body of the email my manager…
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Vacancy suspended
I'm really gutted, after months of searching I found a job that seemed perfect for me. Everything went well in the first interview, the position offered great development opportunities. My skills and experience suited the role exactly, I could instantly see myself working there long term, and how I could dramatically make…
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Employer not accepting notice until October 2015
I have been offered a job, more lucrative and less hours, so I met with my employer. She said it will be amazing in January for you to take that opportunity, however I am not taking notice now until October and then she would expect me to work for 2 months after the 31st October. The new job starts in a month and may not…
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Contracted work hours and "extras"
Good Morning all. I currently work in a job where I have to attend not only lots of site visits, but oversees travel. I'd like to know where I stand in my current contract. It states, "The Employee’s hours of work are the normal hours for the Company from 09.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday with a lunch break of 30…
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community work placement dress code
Hi, I am due to start a work placement in the next few days at a charity shop, I am a bit concerned because on the info sheet that my placement provider has given me it states that the dress code is smart, even though it is a charity shop and the people who vounteer/work there wear clothes that I would not even remotely…
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holiday pay
Hi hope someone could help out here please My employer is stating my hourly pay rate is higher than what it is, due to holiday pay being included. When I work out my hourly pay against my salary it is over £1 odds less per hour than what employer states If this is the case shouldnt my salary be higher?
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Does this sound dodgy to anyone?
I went into Adecco earlier to try and register with them and after asking me what kind of work I was looking for, the woman immediately announced there was a temporary admin job starting immediately for four weeks but didn't say who it was with or anything-I said yes I was interested and she bought out this form which she…
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NI card
employers ask me for national insurance number they ask me often for a NI card I have none the only thing I have is a letter when I got my NIN but it's inconvenient to bring that letter all the time it's only an old piece of paper that has got damaged is there a way to get a plastic NIN card?
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Tesco criteria for employing staff
I have over 20 years retail experience, 4 of which at management level, and I can't even get a job stacking shelves at Tesco. What is more annoying is the jobs I am turned down for are then re-advertised. I see staff at my local store who don't have a clue what they are doing and it makes me wonder how they got a job when…
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Finance Reporting Analyst
Hi All, I thought I'd start a new topic as my other topics got a bit negative. I have no update on the other role the company Manager is off on holiday. I have another interview coming up for a Finance Reporting Specialist, this role looks fantastic and a good match, can anyone give any pointers as to interview questions?…
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Can you get a decent job without a degree?
Ive been told these days employers won't even look at your CV if you dont have a degree when applying for a professional job, for example I want to go into Electrical Engineering but only have a HNC in the UK, now I do actually have the skills, but can't get the job. I don't really want to go to university as even a £9,000…
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Field Monitoring Officer
can you tell me please what is field monitoring officer (electronic monitoring) ? reed.co.uk/jobs/field-monitoring-officer-electronic-monitoring/27516155
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Company Misjudged Recruitment Process
Hi All, My company need to replace a key employee who acts in an independent role, the girl in question is going off on maternity leave shortly. We had a person lined up to cover the 12 months that she will be off, however problems have arisen now and that person has pulled out at the last moment. With no suitable…
