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Leasing company cars
Q: My finance director wants to consider leasing company cars. Some staff are concerned about service quality if we adopt such a policy: the range of cars, replacement schedules, and so on. What other issues should I consider and how can I factor these co
Military Airlift 2004
Pre-conference masterclass: 15 June 2004 Conference: 16 & 17 June 2004
Homeworking for staff
Q: I am coming under pressure from some members of my purchasing team to allow them to "work from home" on a regular basis. When is this appropriate and should it be limited to particular roles? And is there a legal requirement or is it just a matter of f
Cold calling hang-ups
There are ways to make cold calling less of a chore
In sight, out of mind
Sporting events bring a whole new way of skiving to the office
IT set for a re-start
As the IT market begins to recover, recruiters could be in for a shock
Communication matters
I run a multi-branch agency of around 100 staff. I’ve heard there are new regulations in the pipeline that will dictate how I communicate company matters to the workforce. Normally I prefer to consult with staff on a need-to-know basis and only discuss im
Financial outsourcing
We’ve just started up a new agency and have approached a number of companies for funding and for outsourcing our payroll and invoicing functions. They all seem to offer similar services, but the terms and conditions they’re proposing vary massively and so
Holiday of a lifetime
An American firm is charging for work experience
Restrictive covenants
I’ve just started a new job as a consultant at a rival agency but my former employer is threatening me with court action, claiming I went against a restrictive covenant that was in my employment contract. I’ve heard that these are pretty common in the rec
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