Staff struggle to find right balance
their self-esteem with a further 55.7% feeling that they place too much importance on their job.
Lee Biggins, managing director of CV Library, said: “Providing constructive feedback after they’ve finished a task and having regular one-to-one catch-ups can go some way towards helping to build your employees’ confidence in the workplace.”
It is important to maintain a good work-life balance as neglecting can be damaging to an individual’s mental well-being. ■■The Information Commissioner, Elizabeth Denham, recently revealed that her office has been receiving around 1,500 calls a week about the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which is due to come into effect on May 25.
GDPR is a new regulation aiming to strengthen and unify data protection for individuals, placing added responsibilities on businesses to be more accountable for data protection.
The government has promised hefty fines for businesses that do not comply, so this is not something to be DIRECT mail company in Huddersfield has made a new appointment.
Propack Direct Mail, based at Old Fieldhouse Lane, has recruited Sarah Mann as an apprentice account executive in the client services department.
The marketing services provider specialises in digital print, direct mail, print management and postage. Major blue-chip clients include Sky Bet, Travis Perkins and GHD.
The firm decided to join the apprenticeship scheme after a number of new client wins. This followed the recent appointment of Emily Parkinson and Nicola Gautry as account managers to further enhance the customer service offering.
The National Business College in Huddersfield is facilitating the apprenticeship scheme which allows Sarah to work towards a Level 2 certification in business administration.
Limara McDermott, senior account manager, said: “I would urge any firm looking at their recruitment options to seriously consider taking on an apprentice. Its very satisfying to support someone on their first steps into work and we’ve been delighted with Sarah’s approach and enthusiasm for the role.” taken lightly. There is already a raft of information accessible online to help businesses through the process, in particular on the ico.org.uk website. ■■Almost 180 employers have been named and shamed for underpaying thousands of minimum wage workers.
As well as recovering back pay for the 9,200 workers, the government also fined the employers a total of £1.3m in penalties for breaking national minimum wage laws. The most prolific offending sectors were retailers, hospitality businesses and hairdressers.
It is vital that businesses adhere to the minimum wage laws as it raises the earnings of low-wage workers so they spend more and ultimately boost the economy. But also from an ethical point of view they have a direct responsibility to care for their employees.