Agency staff to get equal rights
Agency workers will be given the same employment rights as permanent staff after 12 weeks under proposals agreed between the government and unions.
Ministers plan legislation this autumn to guarantee agency staff equal treatment but this depends on a similar EU directive being passed before then...
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Recruiters welcome first gangmaster conviction
Recruiters have welcomed the conviction of the first person under the Gangmasters Licensing Act 2004.
Fiona Clark from Perth, Scotland, admitted acting as a gangmaster without a licence from the Gangmasters Licensing Authority...
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Source The Recruiter
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Carnaud contribute to making the world a smaller place
Carnaud Metalbox Ltd have recruited a team of skilled European Machine Tool Fitters this month, for a new 6 month contract, utilising Encore’s experienced European Division.
The Yorkshire based firm turned to Encore Europe after being unable to source the required skills in the UK...
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New immigration rules announced
UK firms will have to prove they cannot find skilled workers from the European Economic Area before looking elsewhere for immigrants, ministers say
Outlining plans, the Home Office said bosses would not be able to fill posts before advertising first in the UK
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Source The BBC
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Lucky underwear
Six in 10 interview candidates wear lucky pants to ease them through an interview, according to new research.
The research, by employment law firm Peninsula, found that 84% adorn themselves with a ‘lucky’ item, with six in 10 opting for lucky pants...
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Source The Recruiter
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Acas launches consultation on revised discipline and grievance code
 Today Acas issues a revised code of practice on discipline and grievance for public consultation.
The new code will ultimately aim to encourage businesses and individuals to resolve disputes internally, saving money and time...
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Office dismissal
UK bosses are increasingly implementing tactics associated with Alan Sugar with 8 in 10 admitting that they had dismissed employees illegally according to a new survey.
The findings made available by Employment law firm Peninsula also showed that 63% of workers claim to have been sacked without prior warning and chance to defend themselves...
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Source The Recruiter
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'Bank holiday blues see workers look for new jobs'
Workers are more likely to seek out new employment following the long bank holiday weekend, it has been suggested.
According to research conducted by Monster, 49 per cent of employees believe that a bank holiday would increase the chances of them looking for another job, while 33 per cent claim that they would definitely plan to look for a new job...
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One in three admits hangover at work
One in three employees has been to work with a hangover while more than one in 10 has been drunk at their desk, according to a poll out today.
Those going into work feeling worse for wear admit making mistakes, doing as little as possible, going home early and struggling to concentrate...
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Source The Telegraph
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Issue 48 – May 2008
Welcome to the May issue of Encore enews bringing together recent news items relating to the world of work – a magazine read by 5000 recruiters every single month!
This month’s Business Round-Up
JVC is to close its television factory in East Kilbride in July, with the loss of 300 jobs, in order to transfer production to Poland.
28-Apr-2008
JVC, 2 Glenburn Rd, College Milton Ind Est, East Kilbride, G74 5BA
Tel: 01355 241166
www.jvc-victor.co.jp
Uniq is to close its desserts factory in Paignton with the loss of up to 390 jobs, in order to transfer production to its plant in Shropshire.
29-Apr-2008
Uniq, No 1 Chalfont Park, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 0UN
Tel: 01753 276000
www.uniq.com
Mars is to acquire Wrigley, the US chewing gum maker with 600 staff at a factory in Plymouth, for £11bn.
29-Apr-2008
Mars, Dundee Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4LG
Tel: 01753 550055
www.mars.com
Ecomold is to close its two car parts factories in Dunstable and Southend by September, with the loss of almost 400 jobs, as administrators have been unable to find a buyer.
28-Apr-2008
Ecomold, Prittlebrook Industrial Estate, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6PU
Tel: 01702 349481
www.ecomold.net
Ogihara Europe is to shed up to 45 of the 210 jobs at its car parts factory in Telford.
28-Apr-2008
Ogihara, Queensway, Hortonwood, Telford, Shropshire, TFI 4LL
Tel: 01952 222111
www.ogihara.com
Hornby is to acquire Corgi Classics, the Leicester-based toys and models manufacturer, for £7.5m.
02-May-2008
Hornby, Westwood, Margate, Kent, CT9 4JX
Tel: 01843 233525
www.hornby.com
Cobra Beer is to transfer most of its brewing from Poland to Camerons Brewery in Hartlepool and Wells & Young's in Bedford, in order to save on transportation and currency exchange costs.
05-May-2008
Cobra Beer, Alexander Hse, 14 Peterborough Rd, London, SW6 3BN
Tel: 020 77316200
www.cobrabeer.com
Toni & Guy is considering plans to set up a 69,000 sq ft warehouse at ProLogis Park in Heathrow, in order to distribute equipment for its hairdressing salons.
07-May-2008
Toni & Guy, 19 Doughty Street, London, WC1N 2PL
Tel: 020 74406660
www.toniandguy.com
Rok is planning to create 150 jobs at its construction operations in Warwickshire over the next 18 months, and is also considering proposals to set up a training centre at its depot in Warwick.
08-May-2008
Rok Property Solutions, Guardian Rd, Exeter, EX1 3PD
Tel: n/a
www.rokgroup.com
Northern Foods is to close its Fenland Foods ready meals factory in Grantham in August, with the loss of up to 730 jobs, but hopes to reopen the site within three years.
14-May-2008
Northern Foods, 2180 Century Way, Thorpe Park, Leeds, LS15 8ZB
Tel: 0113 3900110
www.northern-foods.co.uk
Indesit is to close its refrigerator factory in Peterborough in October, with the loss of about 420 jobs.
19-May-2008
Indesit, Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB
Tel: 01733 568989
www.indesit.com
Jeyes has sold its private-label wet-wipes production facility in Wigan to Nice-Pak International, with the transfer of 125 staff.
21-May-2008
Jeyes, Brunel Way, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1HF
Tel: n/a
www.jeyes.co.uk
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