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Monthly Archives: January 2012

New Statutory Figures Announced 23.01.2012

Statutory Maternity Pay Statutory Paternity Pay Statutory Adoption Pay Are all due to increase to £135.45 in April 2012 (currently £128.73) Statutory Sick Pay Will increase to £85.85 (currently £81.60) in April 2012 Statutory Guarantee Payments Will increase to £23.50 (currently £22.20) from 1 February 2012 Compensation Payments The maximum compensatory award which an employment [...]

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CIPD PRESS RELEASE 18.01.2012

Dr John Philpott, Chief Economic Adviser at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) comments as follows on official labour market statistics for the period September.- November 2011 published earlier today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS): “The latest jobs data paint a mixed picture, with a smaller rise in unemployment than in [...]

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NORTHAMPTONSHIRE FIRMS BUCK NATIONAL ECONOMIC TRENDS 17.01.2012

Today sees the release of the British Chambers of Commerce’s (BCC) Quarterly Economic Survey, covering the last quarter of 2011. These national results point to a further deterioration in the economic situation, with signs of stagnation in the first quarter of 2012. They also go as far as to suggest that the improvements in 2010 [...]

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CIPD FORECASTS 2012 JOBS RECESSION TO BE MILDER THAN 2008-9 16.01.2012

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Deelopment (CIPD) has forecasted a fall by 120,000 in the number of people in employment in 2012. This would bring UK unemployment to 2.85m and youth unemploynment to 0.92m, with the public sector likely to lead job losses. This figure would be the highest since 1994. Dr John Philpott, [...]

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Crazy Hats Walk at Wickstead Park 16.01.2012

The date for this years Crazy Hats 10th anniversary walk at Wicksteed Park has just been announced as Sunday March 18th at 10.30am. It’s not just a coincidence that this date is also Mothers Day, and the connection is very appropriate. Glennis Hooper, Crazy Hats founder said, “You will note that our walk also coincides [...]

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COUNTY FIRMS BOOSTED BY RISING SALES 12.01.2012

Latest figures have revealed that sales increased by 22 per cent at the county’s manufacturing businesses in the last quarter of 2011. The statistics, released by Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce, also revealed that advance orders were up 10 per cent, compared to the previous three months. It also revealed 61 per cent of manufacturers were [...]

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Crimbo Pressie Bottom 10 6.01.2012

Impact’s Crimbo Pressie Bottom 10 A cheese selection (that had gone off under the tree!) Nose hair trimmers Santa and Kangaroo towel (from relatives in Australia!) Basket of dodgy smellies Frying pan splash protector Microwave A dog blanket (I don’t have a dog!) A size 22 dressing gown (I’m a size 12 but my boyfriend [...]

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Impact Employee Awards 6.01.2012

Surprised and exhilarated were… Jane Griffith, Business Development Manager was awarded Employees’ Employee of the Year. This is recognition of her constant positivity, professionalism and supportive nature around the office, as well as being plain good fun. Angela Hutchings, Senior Administrator was awarded Directors’ Employee of the Year. Angela is often described as the ‘back-bone’ [...]

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Candidate of the month 6.01.2012

Our January candidate of the month is an energetic, highly driven administrator with excellent organisational skills. Over 15 years experience working within an office environment with proven ability to adapt to other areas of work including reception and customer services. Skills include: Strong administration skills and a confident user of all Microsoft office packages Excellent [...]

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Temps of the month 6.01.2012

Mick’s nomination is simple; he has been working for The John Lewis Partnership and has demonstrated an excellent attitude to his work, with first-class punctuality and loyalty. His shift supervisor stated that if it were up to him he would “snap Mick up full time” as he has never experienced such great work from a [...]

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