Agenda Resource Management News

2012 Charity of the year - January 2012
Last year Agenda Resource Management raised in excess of £300 for their chosen charity Dove House Hospice. Fundraising continued throughout the year including the raffle of a giant chocolate Easter egg, dress down days and office collections...more
The Agency Workers Rights so far... - January 2012
On the 1st October 2011, the AWR was brought into place with the intention of benefiting both the economy and long-term agency workers. Having been in place for only 8 weeks, people are already questioning its effectiveness...more
Britains 1.5 million contract staff "misunderstood" by bosses - January 2012
New research, involving UK bosses, contractors and permanent employees, has challenged the myth that permanent workers are more loyal. According to the report - compiled by Hudson Recruitment - it shows that employers question the loyalty of contract staff despite the fact they are often believed to be more productive and engaged in their work than their permanent peers...more
Festive absence - January 2012
With the festive season now upon us, most employees will have a busier social calendar than normal, with lots of nights out (and dare we say it… the office Christmas party to attend!). 4 out of 10 respondents in a recent survey of HR professionals believe ''overindulgence'' over the Christmas period is a major factor in rising absence rates in December rather than genuine illness (ref: BUPA)...more
10 interview questions to watch out for in an interview - January 2012
In an interview situation, there are 10 commonly asked questions to look out for. With this in mind, preparation beforehand should be priority. Not only will you look like a star candidate, you will set yourself apart from your competitors...more
Clegg: £1bn scheme will provide hope to young jobless - January 2012
Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, says a £1bn plan to provide subsidised work and training placements, in the current unemployment crisis, will “provide hope” to thousands of young people...more
Why our European counterparts are stiff competition - January 2012
Migrants from the EU are proving to be more skilled and competent than their British peers, according to recruiters...more
The truth behind the new jobless generation - January 2012
Blairs obsession with university for all was meant to create a golden era for graduates, but the number of young unemployed now exceeds one million...more
The Bribery Act - Agendas commitment - January 2012
Agenda is proud of the honest and ethical way in which it conducts business and in the commitment of its staff to uphold these values as they carry out their duties. This year some new legislation was introduced called the Bribery Act which places an onus on all organisations to ensure that their staff understand that bribery will not be condoned...more
Keeping Confidential Information Confidential is our Business: ISO27001 Re-Certification Success - September 2011
Agenda operates ethical, fair and transparent services and has key externally audited certifications to prove it. Our staff have all been comprehensively security screened, are well trained and operate processes that exceed the requirements of the Data Protection Act, the Bribery Act and all other relevant regulations and legislation...more

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