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RE: Balancing act

Keith

I assume this is a question fir an assignment. If so it would be far better if you give us your thoughts first.

Most HR people aren’t Employee Advocates ..
- 6 hours ago
- Our Profession
- Ethics and principles
RE: NHS interview advice

Keith

Until someone with more experience pops along I would start with

Clinical skills shortages
Post covid burn out
Agenda for change
- 1 day ago
- Careers Clinic
- Development, CPD and skills
RE: Restricting International Travel

Keith

On what scientific basis do you think it would be an additional risk?

Given the very severe restrictions that HMG have placed on travel there are places in the UK with potentially higher contagion rates...

But you can ask nicely
- 3 days ago
- Community Feedback
- Feedback
RE: ADVICE needed - People skills and conflict

Keith

Welcome to the communities

I doubt its a course you are looking for (especially as they are aware of it) but working alongside a coach (either internal or external) or mentor to help them identify alternative strategies and learn in real time
- 3 days ago
- Community Feedback
- Feedback
RE: Question about breaking fast during Ramadan

Keith

Sorry it is in effect not allowing them to break the fast as soon after sunset as possible - as you are making them wait an hour or more - you have reasons for that but you are still stopping them. As we saw with the footballer recently it is possible…
- 6 days ago
- Diversity and inclusion
- General
RE: Question about breaking fast during Ramadan

Keith

I would ask the colleagues but my understanding is its not obligatory to break the fast at the exact point of sundown but it is considered to be in touch with ones spiritual self to break the fast as quickly as possible (as the Prophet did) ....Also if…
- 6 days ago
- Diversity and inclusion
- General
RE: Disciplinary - First Written Warning - Advice Needed

Keith

Welcome to the communities

I am only aware of one generally used use for the term nonce

dictionary.cambridge.org/.../nonce

And in that context I think it probably does conflict with the employers social media policy.

The policy is widely drawn and…
- 6 days ago
- Community Feedback
- Feedback
RE: Getting hired amidst a pandemic

Keith

Hi.

Welcome to the communities.

Given current immigration rules I think it’s unlikely many organisations would be willing or in a position to bring in an entry level HR person from overseas. I think therefore if your dream is to work in UK the route…
- 8 days ago
- Careers Clinic
- Working in HR/L&D
RE: Interview Questions - Employment Law

Keith

Welcome to the communities

You are right its a very broad area and they are unlikely to be expecting you to have Employment lawyer like levels of knowledge

Their questions are likely to be linked to the type of business they are in and the typical challenges…
- 13 days ago
- Community Feedback
- Feedback
RE: Creative Writing

Keith

Just as a side note...sometimes in employee communication (depending on the subject) matter of fact can be better and more appropriate than creative. True engagement is more about the what rather than the how it is being said

Could you perhaps give an…
- 13 days ago
- Careers Clinic
- Development, CPD and skills