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Driving Hours – Department of Transport Relaxes Regulations
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/temporary-relaxation-of-the-enforcement-of-eu-drivers-hours-rules/temporary-relaxation-of-the-enforcement-of-the-drivers-hours-rules-delivery-of-essential-items-to-retailers In response to requests from Industry, the Department for Transport has, pursuant to Article 14(2) of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006, agreed to a temporary and limited urgent relaxation of the enforcement of EU drivers’ hours rules in England, Scotland and Wales for the drivers of vehicles involved in the delivery of food, non-food (personal care and…
Read MoreIR35 and You
IR35 – April 2020 Important Changes What is happening on 5th April 2020? From 5th April 2020, all contract/temporary workers operating in the UK Private Sector will need to be assessed under the new IR35 legislation. Who is responsible for the IR35 assessment? The assessment for determining whether a placement falls inside or outside IR35…
Read MoreWriting your CV
The word Curriculum Vitae literally translated means the story of your life and, career-wise is probably one of the most important documents that you will ever own. With it rest your hopes and dreams for the future – that next step up the career ladder, a better position, more money, new challenges, etc. Your CV,…
Read MoreInterview Hints and Tips
Congratulations you have reached the interview stage; you can deduce several things from this. Firstly that the company are interested in what you have to offer, they have read your CV and they have liked what they have seen. You will also have lost much of the competition, as only approximately 15% of applicants reach…
Read MoreThings not to do during an interview
If you are smartly presented, adhere to basic social etiquette and sensibly answer the interviewer’s questions then you are well on your way to a new job. However, there are some interview blunders to avoid. Interview blunders: Do not arrive late, you must allow enough time from when you leave your house to permit for…
Read MoreTop 10 Tips for Salary Negotiations
Negotiating a better salary package has put more than a few stomachs in knots over the years. Remember, we all go through it sooner or later. Keep these 10 basic tips in mind when it’s your turn to ask for a sweeter deal. 1. Be Persuasive It’s hard to force your boss to increase your compensation,…
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