The push to get as many people as possible back onto the NHS frontline has seen huge changes at the DBS. At other times, change happens slowly. However, in the last few weeks the pace of change at the Disclosure and Barring Service has been much more rapid. Changes have to strike the balance between […]
The care sector in the UK is under more pressure than ever before. Carers across the country coping with an ageing population and increased demand. The sector was struggling along, until coronavirus hit. Although carers are classed as key workers, a large percentage going off sick would dramatically affect levels of care. Carers don’t just […]
Recent court cases around social media use raise an issue about how the police record contact with members of the public. One of the most recent cases was of a businessman accused of being transphobic. Harry Miller was visited at work by the Police after someone complained about his tweets. After an investigation into what […]
It’s hard to find accurate statistics about how many job applications contain lies. People are understandably cagey about admitting they have fibbed on a CV or application letter. But it’s a more common problem than you might think. A 2017 YouGov study found that 10% of British people admitted lying on a CV at some […]
There are around 73,000 children in care in England alone. Government figures show that the majority of children in care, around 75%, live in foster care. For some children, their foster parents might be members of their extended family. But for others, where there are no suitable family members, the only option might be to […]
Business loves its jargon and HR departments are no different. If you’re applying for a job, it can be hard to cut through the technical language and work out exactly what they mean. One of the terms you’ll see is safe recruitment. A few years back, you’d only see this term in adverts for jobs […]
Around a year ago, UCAS, the university application organisation, announced it was scrapping the question asking whether students had a criminal record. UCAS believed that the very question was putting people off applying, even without formal criminal records checks. Ex-offenders believed that even if they did apply, they stood little chance of getting a place. […]
We have a huge charity sector in the UK. In general, it’s a sector we can all be very proud of. People up and down the country give their time to support a cause they feel passionate about. Charities work in practically every community and with all types of people. However, there is a growing […]
The idea of apprenticeships is nothing new. Since the Middle Ages, craftsmen have been taking on teenagers, and training them up over the course of several years. At the end of their training period, the apprentice becomes a fully-fledged craftsman themselves, and in turn, takes on their own youngsters to train. Modern apprenticeships share a […]
Despite the gloomy news about several major retail chains shutting up shop, it’s not all bad news in the retail jobs sector. Figures show that vacancies were up over 55% in May, and pay is rising too. So if you’re in the market for a new occupation, could retail be the perfect sector for you? […]
