How flexible are you?

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27 Jun 2014

Changes in legislation on flexible working are coming into force. Eleanor Deem explains how employers can best deal with employees’ requests.

Investment in internships

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03 Mar 2014

Eastleigh Borough Council's Culture Unit is proud of the interns it has employed. Cheryl Butler describes the programme she has set up.

Accepting an imperfect candidate

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19 Feb 2014

Eleanor Deem recommends a flexible approach when no single candidate appears to be the perfect fit for a job vacancy.

A foot in the door

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02 Dec 2013

Zoë Briggs discusses different ways that the theatre industry is training and supporting young people at the start of their career.

Plan your auto enrolment

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21 Oct 2013

The Pensions Regulator recognises that the arts and entertainment industry faces particular challenges with pensions auto-enrolment but urges the industry to act now.

Flexible and fair

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16 Sep 2013

Many see zero hours contracts as exploiting workers, but Eleanor Deem points out that the flexibility they offer can prove invaluable in certain circumstances.

Everyday values

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11 Apr 2013

Janice Haddon believes that establishing core values gives an organisation clarity and a foundation for healthy relationships.

Reducing redundancies

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04 Feb 2013

Eleanor Deem says that the need to make financial cuts is a valid reason for redundancy, but employers may find they can reduce the number they make or avoid them altogether.
 

Cultural shift

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27 Jul 2009

Catherine Large calls for a radical re-think of the accepted routes into the creative and cultural sector, arguing for a shift away from unpaid work and towards apprenticeships that employers value.

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