Jobseekers beware!

I thought I would share an excellent blog post by Scott Douglas at Holyrood PR about how your social media profile can affect your chances of getting a job.  Well worth a read with some good links to follow for further information.

Read Scott's article here

Fit Note-Fits it Aboot?

The sick note will cease to be used from 6th April. GP’s will issue Fit Notes instead.
What are the differences between the two? Do you know what to do with a Fit Note?
What if you disagree with the GP’s assessment on fitness to return? Do you feel prepared?

Find the answers at the Empire HR

‘Lunch and Learn’ session on the new Fit Note!


Session designed for:
· HR professionals
· Line managers/ Supervisors
· Those responsible for absence management.

WHEN?
15th April 2010
12pm—2pm

WHERE?
Aberdeen Northern Hotel
1 Great Northern Road
Aberdeen
AB24 3PS

COST?
£25 + VAT for Empire Clients
£50 + VAT for non Clients
Includes light lunch

For more information or to book a place contact

Nicki Murray on n.murray@empirehr.com or call 01224 701383

Empire HR Podcast No.4 - Social Media Policies

The latest podcast is now available.  On No.4 Steve Cook explains why it's important for every organisation to have a Social Media Policy in place whether they are actively involved in social media or not.  Steve also explains how you can use the Empire HR Social Media Policy template to create your own social media policy.

Download the podcasts here

Download the Empire Social Media Policy template here