Posts by: Jim Baker

brexit

Could Brexit Impair HR in the UK’s Automotive Industry?

The number of people dependent on the automotive sector for employment increased by 17,000 to 814,000 in 2015.  169,000 of these employees...

english language for recruitment

Can teaching Business English help in Recruitment?

The UK is facing a rising skills gap, according to the CBI. Of those employers questioned in the CBI’s 2016 survey, 69% anticipate facing...

skills gap -learning

How Can We Plug the Mid-market Skills Gap?

Research from a number of sources indicates that the UK’s mid-market firms are continuing to grow and to perform well beyond their actual...

Dyslexia

What are the Dangers of Dyslexia Discrimination?

Imagine being able to solve problems quickly and having an intuitive approach to relationships. Imagine being a great communicator, an...

inclusion and discrimination

Discrimination: How Inclusive is Your Workplace?

If there is one thing HR departments should hold sacrosanct, it is the absence of discrimination. Whether it is disability, religious,...