Half of workers to take time off at Christmas
ORDEAL OF LIFE ON THE FREEZING STREETS OF HUDDERSFIELD FOR TOWN’S HOMELESS
IT was another freezing day in Huddersfield town centre for rough sleeper Andy as I struggle to make out what he’s saying as his teeth are chattering so much because of the cold.
And I feel somewhat embarrassed dressed as I am in a thick overcoat, a scarf and clad in not one but two vests as he shivers in a flimsy jacket and leggings.
The 48-year-old says he has been homeless for two years and has a regular spot asking for change on the corner of Cross Church Street and King Street.
But despite all that he has a keen sense of humour and is not in the least self-pitying.
He says he used to work for a firm in Mirfield but following a series of arguments over the sale of the business he made a bad decision to take his wagon and got three years in prison.
He says he is originally from Lower Hopton and if he gets enough money he goes to sleep at a friend’s house in Paddock to avoid the bitter cold.
He says he did have a tent between Springwood and Paddock but says it, along with his sleeping bag and some tins of
Three out of four people are not offered any incentive to work over Christmas, according to new research.
A survey of 2,000 workers found that just over half are planning to take time off over Christmas, mainly to make up for spending last year’s festive break in lockdown.
Jobs site CV-Library said 74% of respondents reported they are not offered any incentive to work over the Christmas period and half admitted they do not enjoy working at this time.
Those who are working said the worst thing included missing out on spending time with family and friends, working longer hours and having to deal with irritable or stressed customers and clients.
Some of those polled said the best thing about working over Christmas was having a bonus and working in a more relaxed environment.
Lee Biggins, chief executive of CV-Library, said: “With staff retention a big issue, and much movement predicted for the 2022 job market, staff need to feel appreciated, motivated and able to enjoy the festive period this year, where possible.”