One in ten of us works from home some or part of the time and the figure is rising, but has anyone done their homework into the legal implications for employers

Last month saw National Work from Home Day (Friday, May 18th) where employers are encouraged to embrace a new style of working for the sake of the environment and a more sensible work / life balance. Working from home offers many advantages to both employers and employees. However, it does not come without responsibilities on both sides whether an employee is home working on a permanent or ad-hoc basis. So what are the issues involved?

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As a professional for almost 7 years, I have noticed the clear gap between organization’s lack of manpower and consistent increase in unemployment. My company’s Human Resource team for instance is having a hard time looking for qualified professionals though ironically, many qualified people are unemployed or underemployed. This gave me a hypothesis that maybe most of the companies do not have sufficient advertising means to reach suitable candidates. And I think if technology and expertise is not existing or too costly to implement, outsourcing should be an option.

Like for instance, MKH Advertising in UK are committed to provide clients with the most suited employee/s at the most reasonable price. They offer press advertising, digital solutions, outdoor advertising and a lot more other services that will guarantee clients that all prospective candidates reach the client’s employee requirements. This has made London recruitment more efficient in terms of tapping the right expertise to reduce processing and waiting time, cost and opportunity loss.

So the next time that you see your recruitment people scratching their heads or unendlessly tapping their pens while thinking of where to get the right people at the right time, I think it is the time for management to think about outsourcing and act on it.

Are you tired being pushed and shoved by your company’s bosses? Do you think you already have the skills, knowledge and expertise to lead a project or group but is never given the opportunity to do so? Then, most probably you need not stay where you are now because there are better options for you. Like the interim management being offered by Interim Partners composed of experts, specialists and experienced people. They will market your skills and expertise to organizations requiring interim management solutions. So why don’t you try now and evaluate if you are suited to be an interim manager.

Likewise for organizations that are planning to sponsor a project or program and needs expertise that the company does not have, Interim Partners will do all the hassle and workload of sourcing, recruitment and selection process to hire time-based project manager or executive officer. This will save the company thousands of dollars by eliminating human resource work and avoid offering a regular position for an executive that needs to be on board for only a couple of months or years.

Interim Partners definitely serve as a bridge between professionals who are looking for a place where their knowledge and skills will not be put to waste and organizations who likewise would not want their resources used inefficiently.

Finding employment as a nanny is a two-way street. Parents and guardians want to entrust their precious children to trustworthy and competent nannies. You, on the other hand, want to find parents and guardians who share your child-rearing philosophies and who will respect you as a professional.

Whether you are applying through a nanny agency or finding work on your own, here are basic tips on finding the right employer. (more…)