HR GO Building Services News
Default Retirement Age to be Scrapped
The Government is planning to scrap the default retirement age in the UK from October 2011. Under the proposals employers would not be allowed to dismiss staff because they had reached the age of 65. The Government has launched the start of a consultation process about scrapping the rule.
Struggling to Cover the Temporary Gap in your Workforce?
After a six day shut down of UK airports, UK airlines now face the task of bringing home 150,000 British air passengers stuck around the world. Whilst the restrictions on air space have been lifted it will still take some time to return to normality. It is not only the airlines and airports suffering financially during this time; UK businesses have also been affected with many workers unable to return home with some struggling to find alternative flights in the next week. Whilst 2010 has brought some positive signs of growth, this disruption will undoubtedly cause additional worry and financial strains on many UK businesses. If you are struggling to cover the temporary gap in your workforce contact your local branch to see how we can help you.
UK to Test Low-Carbon Technologies in Social Housing Units
The launch of a £17m government initiative to trial different low-carbon housing technologies will boost the mammoth task of making Britain’s homes greener. 87 social housing units will be retrofitted with different packages to make the homes more energy efficient. This will trial low-carbon housing projects which will be monitored for two years by the Energy Saving Trust which will collect data on internal and external temperatures, humidity and CO 2 emissions.