Friday @ 3!
HOT TOPIC: RECRUITMENT & INDUCTION – GET IT RIGHT AT THE START AND YOU MAY AVOID A WHOLE HOST OF POTENTIAL ISSUES. When running a business we’ve all been there when someone leaves unexpectedly, or you’re expanding and you need … Continue reading
Our work experience girls are here to stay!
It is nearly 8 weeks ago since Howarths undertook a programme with our local job centre which involved us allowing two job seekers the opportunity to join our company for a period of two months to enable them to gain valuable work … Continue reading
Brand New: Free programme of professional workshops now launched!
Howarths has just launched a brand new programme of professional workshops. The workshops have been tailored around common problems faced in the workplace and are aimed to develop expertise in HR and employment law practices. We have 12 different topics … Continue reading
Friday @ 3!
HOT TOPIC: THE QUEEN’S SPEECH – NO CHANGE, NO HOPE? Earlier this week the Queen delivered a speech outlining the Government’s plans for the year ahead. The focus was on restoring economic stability and reducing the deficit. As part of this, … Continue reading
Howarths Sponsor & Present Trophy at Leeds United Foundation Annual Award Night.
Howarths were delighted to have been invited by The Leeds United Foundation to sponsor and present a trophy at their Annual Awards evening at Elland Road. The Leeds United Foundation benefits from charitable status and is headed up by Director, Mick … Continue reading
Here Come The Girls!
Helen, Lindsey, Tracey, Justine and Charlotte are all putting their best feet forward to run the 10k Great Manchester run. The girls will be pounding the streets of Manchester on Sunday May 20th on behalf of the Forget Me Not Children’s … Continue reading
Friday @ 3pm!
HOT TOPIC: MANAGEMENT SKILLS; OVERLOOKED BY BUSINESS? The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), through its most recent Employee Outlook survey, has recently reported that three quarters of employee’s report a lack of leadership and management skills, and believe … Continue reading
Friday @ 3pm!
HOT TOPIC: The Employment Tribunal; a lean mean machine! You may have been there before, it’s the day before the big race and you’re all prepped and ready to go. You know your witness statement almost word for word, the … Continue reading
Self-Employed Drivers to be caught by amended Regulations
Road Transport (Working Time) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 On 11 May 2012, the Road Transport (Working Time) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (the “Regulations”) will come into force. Once in force, these will amend the Road Transport (Working Time) Regulations 2005 (the “Principal … Continue reading