ELAS Press Coverage November

ELAS Press Coverage November

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THE PRESS COVERAGE NOVEMBER 2016

ELAS PRESS COVERAGE November 2016

THE UBER CASE: THE BACKGROUND, THE RULING, THE IMPLICATIONS AND THE REACTION

In a landmark decision, the Employment Tribunal has ruled in favour of two Uber drivers who took a case against the billion dollar company

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A leading food safety consultancy has said that the temporary closure of nine Wahaca branches due to a suspected norovirus outbreak offers a stark reminder of the need for restaurants to have robust personnel policies in place. SOURCE OF WAHACA NOROVIRUS ‘COULD BE HARD TO PINPOINT’

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ARE YOU THE OFFICE BULLY? SEVEN SIGNS THAT YOU COULD BE RUFFLING FEATHERS AND MAKING ENEMIES AT WORK

Unfortunately bullying in the workplace is all too common. Indeed, a recent survey found that more than a quarter of workers have experienced abusive conduct at work - but could you be responsible?

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DONALD TRUMP & HILLARY CLINTON: WHO WOULD HR HIRE?

In less than 24 hours we will know the identity of the next ‘Leader of the Free World’, and many are relieved that what has seemed to be the world’s longest interview process will soon be over.

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US ELECTION: HOW TO REUNITE PEOPLE AFTER A BITTER BATTLE

You’ve heard the phrase “It’s not personal it’s just business” but what happens when business becomes personal?

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THE SME TOOLKIT: THE ESSENTIALS OF HEALTH AND SAFETY

Health and safety can feel like an added headache for SMEs without access to the weighty resources of larger firms. So what’s the best way for smaller businesses to approach health and safety, why is it important, and where should owners look for advice and support?

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WHAT ARE THE POTENTIAL RISKS AND BENEFITS OF COGNITIVE-ENHANCING DRUGS IN THE WORKPLACE?

What if a drug could help our bodies cope better with shift work, help us stay alert at our desks when we need to meet deadlines, or allow a sleep-deprived surgeon to keep a steady hand?

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UNITING A COUNTRY IS LIKE UNITING A WORKFORCE

You’ve heard the phrase “It’s not personal it’s just business” but what happens when business becomes personal?

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TRUMP AND CLINTON ARE UNEMPLOYABLE IN THE REAL WORLD

A good leader is someone who is honest, reliable, confident, believable, inspiring, visionary, fair, committed and conscientious with a strong moral compass.

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PREPARATION FOR BLACK FRIDAY

Black Friday has typically been a US tradition but in the past couple of years it has made its way across the pond. This year, Black Friday is 25th November with Cyber Monday – traditionally the biggest online shopping day of the year – following closely behind on Monday 28th November.

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ALCOHOL AWARENESS WEEK: AVOIDING EMPLOYEE EXCESSES AT THIS YEAR’S CHRISTMAS PARTY

Ahead of this week’s Alcohol Awareness Week, a survey carried out by workplace products and services provider Direct365 has revealed that 79% of the UK think that professionalism must be maintained at work Christmas parties where alcohol is involved.

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THE PERILS OF RUNNING A POP-UP CATERING OPERATION

With many fast food businesses looking to extend their operations and capitalise on the popularity of Christmas and farmers’ markets during the festive season...

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THE HAZARDS OF RUNNING A POP-UP KITCHEN

Christmas is the busiest and typically the most profitable part of the year for many street food traders, but with additional customers also comes added pressures, which is when a lapse in attention to detail and standards could occur.

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UN INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR TOLERANCE – BUT WHAT SHOULD WE TOLERATE AT WORK?

16th November is the UN’s International Day for Tolerance, recognised since 1995 as a way to generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance. We asked ELAS consultant Jacob Demeza-Wilkinson to take a look at tolerance in the workplace including the importance of diversity and how we tolerate each others little quirks:

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TURNING MISERABLE WORKERS INTO HAPPY, MOTIVATED EMPLOYEES

Everybody is motivated. Very few people get up in the morning and go to work intending to cause problems, and nobody wants to go home at the end of the day feeling like a failure.

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MAINTAINING PRODUCTIVITY ON BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAY

Withmost retailers offering huge discounts on products, can employees resist the urge to do their Christmas shopping while on the clock?

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57% OF STAFF ADMIT THEY ARE WILLING TO RISK JOBS FOR HUGE BLACK FRIDAY DISCOUNTS

Black Friday has typically been a US tradition but in the past couple of years it has made its way across the pond. This year, Black Friday is 25th November with Cyber Monday – traditionally the biggest online shopping day of the year – following closely behind on Monday 28th November.

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SAPRESTI ESSERE UN VERO BOSS AL LAVORO? 7 QUALITÀ INDISPENSABILI PER CHI VUOLE GUIDARE UN TEAM

Avete appena ottenuto una promozione e ora avete un team di lavoro da guidare? Siete ai vertici di un’azienda e vi piacerebbe implementare le vostre capacità manageriali?

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This year online retailers have been pulling out the stops to launch deals in advance of Black Friday 2016. BLACK FRIDAY BUZZ BRINGS ENERGY TO THE TECH SECTOR

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A woman who breast fed her new baby while conducting a job interview was left shocked when her male business partner told her it was ‘a bit weird’, according to the Daily Mail. BREASTFEEDING IN JOB INTERVIEW SPARKS DEBATE

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STRONG LINK BETWEEN CHRISTMAS PARTIES AND DRINK-DRIVING ARRESTS, SAYS ELAS

The festive season is fast approaching and that means one thing – Christmas parties. While many look forward to socialising with colleagues or clients it’s easy to end up drinking more than you intended, potentially putting yourself in an embarrassing or dangerous situation.

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It’s become one of the most hyped shopping phenomenons of the 21st century. Nonetheless, all the indications are that millions of us will take to the internet tomorrow – which has come to be known as “Black Friday” – to take advantage of discounted offers. BREASTFEEDING IN JOB INTERVIEW SPARKS DEBATE

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EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANCY ON THE PITFALLS OF DRIVING TO THE CHRISTMAS PARTY

The festive season is fast approaching and that means one thing - Christmas parties. While many look forward to socialising with colleagues or clients it’s easy to end up drinking more than you intended, potentially putting yourself in an embarrassing or dangerous situation.

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A survey carried out by workplace products and services provider Direct365 has revealed that 79% of the UK think that professionalism must be maintained at work Christmas parties where alcohol is involved. HOW SHOULD EMPLOYEES BEHAVE AT A CHRISTMAS WORK PARTY?

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