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National Trust 'abuses goodwill of employees,' claim unions

"A gardener working for the trust, who wished to remain anonymous for fear of reprisals, said employees working on the charity's country estates were proud of their jobs but their goodwill towards the organisation was being abused. "The National Trus

Started by Phil Voice in Careers

5 Replies · Reply by David Cox Nov 10, 2014

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Overtime should count in holiday pay rules Employment Appeal Tribunal

From the BBC

Workers have won a ground-breaking case at the Employment Appeal Tribunal to include overtime in holiday pay.

This means all people working overtime could claim for additional holiday pay. Currently, only basic pay counts when calculatin

Started by Phil Voice in Careers

12 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Nov 12, 2014

New direction, new future, new gardener.

As part of the 'restructuring' of a prominent Cornish nursery (I'm not allowed to ever say which one for contractual reasons) I'm being made redundant. 10 years of experience and quality plantsmanship doesn't come to much when the company is dishing

Started by BensBotanics in Careers

12 Replies · Reply by Thermo Oct 18, 2014

How to find the right member of staff

Has anybody got any tips on advertising for the position and key questions i should be asking.

I have had a nightmare with staff lately and have been working on my own as i seem to get the work done quicker.

Started by Paving & Landscaping in Careers

5 Replies · Reply by Ben Marshall Oct 22, 2014

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Unlimited holidays for your staff - would it strengthen or weaken your business?

Richard Branson is to give his staff unlimited holidays and time off whenever they want it.

The BBC reports Branson as saying " there was no need to ask for approval, nor say when they planned to return".

Sounds great, doesn't it? But how would such

Started by Phil Voice in Careers

10 Replies · Reply by Stuart Sep 26, 2014

New Employee's

I am just about to take on two employee's possibly through the governments wage incentive scheme. Does anyone have any experience of this scheme?

This would mean two people with no experience but that's ok because I would be looking for labourers to t

Started by Shadow Hall in Careers

3 Replies · Reply by Shadow Hall Sep 19, 2014

Staff personality traits and profiling - not to be taken too seriously!!

Firstly this is tongue in cheek and just my personal view on things – whilst all true I wouldn’t recommend anyone adopting this approach!

And before anyone asks, yes I was a certified psychometric tester and holder of certificates for recruitment, int

Started by Graeme @ BGS in Careers

5 Replies · Reply by Acacia Groundcare Hire Nov 4, 2014

Opinions - Foreign staff

Hi,

I'm on the verge (excuse the pun) of a 2nd van and new staff. I've had my first enquiry from a good speaking, but not that i've asked a Polish sounding chap, who has a few bits of kit himself, want wants more continued work.

Anyway i've still got t

Started by Andrew Michael Palmer in Careers

16 Replies · Reply by Colin Hunt Aug 11, 2014

Weed spraying knowledge up date

I seem to remember a post ,I think it was Gary RK about someone somewhere doing a talk about weed spraying standards and to dos. I am qualified but I would like to be a bit more pro and also more by the book.
But I cant quite remember what the post

Started by Exeter garden maintenance in Careers

2 Replies · Reply by Robbie Jul 22, 2014

New staff question.?

I shouldn't complain but i'm in the market for another full time employee, well should i say from Mar- End of Oct, more work in closed season if we can do it.

I need an experienced gardener or grounds maintenance employee. If i ever need another i wil

Started by Andrew Michael Palmer in Careers

1 Reply · Reply by Kieran Ray Jul 5, 2014

Employing a manager?

Iv come to the conclusion if my company is to expend illNeed to employ an expectance manager that under stands time management and budgeting . as I can't design , quote , deliver ,manage and expand at the same time ,Has anyone any experience in doing

Started by Shane murphy in Careers

8 Replies · Reply by Jason Conway Jul 3, 2014

Job Vacancy - West Sussex/Surrey Borders

Hi - can anyone help?!

I've posted a job vacancy below, but if anyone has any suggestions for a more appropriate job title do shout! Really difficult to know what to call this multi-talented person -- if indeed they exist at all. Again, any thoughts g

Started by Angela Palmerton in Careers

2 Replies · Reply by Angela Palmerton Jun 26, 2014

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Dealing with the World Cup timetable and staff absenteeism

As a football fan and an ex-employee I looked forward to big sporting events with a mixture of anticipation and dread.

The fan: Anticipation because there's always the chance that our team - whether that's team Murray, the Scottish curling team or, a

Started by Phil Voice in Careers

13 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Jul 9, 2014

Employment Contract

We have just had an employee that has been with us since March and took two weeks paid holiday. Then last night he sent me an email to say that he has found another job and will not be working his two weeks notice period.
Obviously we are entitled to

Started by 1st Garden Maintenance in Careers

10 Replies · Reply by Andy Jun 10, 2014

Qualifications.

HiI have a vast knowledge and experience base.Will an official qualification be useful in getting more work?Thoughts.ThanksGrahm

Started by Graham Wellard in Careers

21 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk May 30, 2014

Living Wage vs Minimum Wage

The newspapers are starting to cover more stories on the Living Wage as a must for employers rather than the minimum wage.According to the Living Wage Foundation this is currently £7.65 and £8.80 for London.This is £1.34 more than the minimum wagehtt

Started by Chris Harrop in Careers

25 Replies · Reply by Landscape Juice Nov 5, 2014

Zero hours contract..

will scrapping the zero hours contract cause havoc within your business? I understand the advantages and disadvantages to both parties.. and i personally feel with the right employees it can work wonders for both. I also believe it can help a lot wit

Started by Matt Johnson in Careers

4 Replies · Reply by Darren Walters May 1, 2014

Youth Wage Incentive

Noticed that a lot of people are taking on/considering apprentices but not seen the above incentive mentioned,if teaching gran to suck eggs apologies.
Basically if you take on a young person 18-24 the government will pay up to £2275 (full time) £1137

Started by paul mcdermott in Careers

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Job satisfaction - it's official!

It seems 'horticultural proprietor' ranks 3rd in the list of the UK's most satisfying jobs according to the cabinet office.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-26671221

Certainly feels like it on a day like this with a gentle spring breeze and bright su

Started by James McKay in Careers

1 Reply · Reply by Colin Hunt Mar 21, 2014

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Job in Cornwall

Hello all,We have a landscape gardener position available at Red River Landscapes based in Falmouth, Cornwall. Experience preferred, not essential. Positive, pro-active attitude would help you fit into our growing company. Website currently being upd

Started by Jeff Bradley in Careers

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