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Maximising the potential of a diverse workforce is not only a social imperative, it is also a competitive advantage.

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Employee References

Find out the most efficient way to collect employee references. You can also learn job reference law and conventions on how to give a reference.

“Everyone’s a little bit racist…sometimes”

These are the lyrics of a key song from Avenue Q, the hit Broadway show characterized by puppets and human actors interacting as they work through various social issues with considerable ironic humour.

But is this all a fictional portrayal of society, or is there any truth in the sentiment? Continue reading ““Everyone’s a little bit racist…sometimes””

Diversity: Do one thing to make a Difference

Diversity. It’s not just a hot topic, it’s a big one. Diversity as a business strategy refers to creating fairness and inclusion in the workplace. Not only does this make practical business sense, it’s vital to business success in the twenty-first century. Continue reading “Diversity: Do one thing to make a Difference”

‘Stunning’: A flattering compliment or outright sexism? It’s all about the context.

Changing your profile picture isn’t really a big deal. Many social media users do it on a weekly or even daily basis.

But as is evident from the scandal that erupted from barrister Charlotte Proudman’s photo on her LinkedIn profile, a simple profile picture can open up a far reaching social debate. Continue reading “‘Stunning’: A flattering compliment or outright sexism? It’s all about the context.”

The Smart Way to Manage, Track and Receive Employee References – ReferenceExpert

Learn more about the quick and easy service to receive employee references. ReferenceExpert can save you and your organisation time and reasons, find out how. Continue reading “The Smart Way to Manage, Track and Receive Employee References – ReferenceExpert”

How to Deal with Job References for Potential Employees

All the answers to how to deal with job references for potential employees, including how much to believe. Continue reading “How to Deal with Job References for Potential Employees”

How to Give a Reference and How Honest to Be

When considering how to give a reference we look at employment law and how honest to be. This includes answering the question, ‘Can an employer refuse to give a reference?’ Continue reading “How to Give a Reference and How Honest to Be”

Can I Refuse to Give a Reference?

To answer the question ‘can I refuse to give a reference?’ we look at UK employment law and myth busting. Continue reading “Can I Refuse to Give a Reference?”

When to Ask for Job Application References

During the recruitment process there’s a time and a place to ask for job application references. There are also some fundamental dos and don’ts. Continue reading “When to Ask for Job Application References”

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