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Recruitment Consultants! Aaargh!!!!!
God these people should be systematically and routinely removed from our country and dumped somewhere in a airtight container with Jeremy Kyle on the tv, all channels + jeremy bloody kyle! or interspersed with reruns of big brother... What a ridiculous waste of space they are, mind you, gives Graduates something to do I…
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Calling all who are under the Work Permit scheme before the April 2006 ILR Changes
HSMP forum Ltd won the Judicial Review and in response that the UK Government has allowed HSMP Migrants pre April 2006 to apply for ILR after 4 years of stay in the UK. Justice Sir George Newman, in our 8th April 2008 Judicial Review judgement observed “I find that the terms of the scheme, properly interpreted in context…
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Work Investigation
A few years ago I had an accident at work, which was cause by an extension lead, which I got my feet entangled in. I had to immediately complete an accident form online with my manager, which at the time was bulling me, I was so scared and she put that it was the folding up seat which I went back to sit on that caused the…
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Job trial
Ignore this, have done a new post
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Interview - An informal chat
I applied for a job recently and I was asked to go in for an "informal chat", the chap (who seems very friendly and honest) made a point of saying "just an informal chat about the position, so no need to wear a suit". I've heard of this before, but never experienced it...... I'm thinking either: a) he wants to see me in…
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Interview and Presentation
I have an interview for a sales role next week. The guy has described it as a group interview. There will be some group exercises as well as a one to one interview. I also have to do a 5 minute presentation on an item which will be given to me at the interview. Obviously as I won't know till the day what the item will be I…
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Withholding holiday pay
A friend works for a company that provide care for vulnerable adults in care homes, which in turn are paid for by the taxpayer through Social Services. The company is known in the area to be the worst in the city. They regularly have withheld her pay, paid incorrect amounts of pay, leaving her to haggle and sort out the…
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Second Job - Work From Home Job
Hi All. Im after a second job. The job will allow me to work from home. I would prefer to work as a LiveChat assistance, however im open to other jobs which offer the ability to work from home. If anyone can point me in the right direction of companies that are taking on at present, I would be much appreciated :)
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Flexible working, no response after meeting
I have formally applied for flexible working, had a formal meeting with my boss and someone from HR. They told me that they had to respond, within 14 days of our meeting, but I haven't heard anything. What happens now? Does it mean they have agreed? Can I appeal? I really need to know their decision ASAP, as I have to…
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Can my employer
Change my salary when I haven't agreed to it either verbally or in writing? I actually still have the letter in my desk that I have to sign both copies of and return one copy to my employer, because I was disputing it with my boss, he said he would speak to HR and I doubt this has happened as I have just been given my…
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Really need urgent help!!!! Experience & Skills statement any one????
Hiya, I am having major problems filling out an application form and it needs to be sent as of today!!!! I need to write a statement to my skills and experience showing the following- * ability to deal with sensitive issues * proven communication skills including ability to deal face to face and via telephone * use of…
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Worst job you have ever had??
Okay, I'm bored.... very bored and I thought maybe a lighthearted thread to cut through the doom and gloom of the current jobs market and unemployment would be good! What has been your worst/funniest job? Get it off your chest. Any amusing or embarrassing stories are welcome! :p
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please help with benefits
My boyfriend is on job seekers allowance (the new deal programme) and wants to attend college. He is 19. The problem is that there is no college in the town he lives so would pay £6.50 per day for the bus. He could, however, come to the college in my town and live with me. I live with my mum and sister and brother. He…
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Jobseekers question
Hi guys, Recently signed up on jobseekers allowance and i have a small issue i would like a little help with solving. They told me to come in every tuesday, but Tuesdays are difficult for me, i dont really want to explain why and i dont really want to tell them why, its a bit of a personal issue, the best day for me to go…
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left job but still being paid by ex employer
Believe it or not :) they dont seem to realise I left 2 months ago they have paid my salary in as normal and not returned my p45.should I tell them as it is starting to worry me a bit now
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Retirement - unfair
Do you have to retire at 65? I've been reading up on it and found that if the employer wants you too, then it's tough. BUT, what if your employer wants you to, yet employer has 2 other people working for the company, who are in their 70s? Doesn't seem fair to me!
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union membership
I am employed by royal mail and the main union is the cwu, about half the people in my office seem to be members from asking around. however its around £100 a year for membership it doesnt seem a lot each week less than £2 a week but i'm not sure if I should join? I dont have any problems with management and other people…
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A1 assessor training
Looking for funding support to take this qualification through response to redundancy there are many opportunities out there for nvq assessors and i have the qualities and experience, any ideas?
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Job Seekers Allowance not paid
Is there anything one can do if after signing on, the money isn't paid into the account, And the Job Centre clerk says, 'Come back next week and we will look into it'?
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Employer ending employment due to supposed "lack of income"
Earlier this year my employer sold his business and asked me to join him on his latest venture. I was happy to oblige. Now he's decided that we're not making enough money, so whilst the business is growing he's got a part-time job, and has asked me to get one as well. That isn't such a big deal, and I'm looking. However,…