In the case of my Aunt, a major (anpparent) issue was the “suitability” of her home. Given that it is a flat in a purpose built block, with onsite care available, I was surprised at this. They solemn… (View Post)

And that has led to…. Not much difference in economic output. What we need is productivity increases. Which come from mechanisation and streamlining processes. For example, my Aunt was trying to esca… (View Post)

It’s actually a three-tier system. See Spain & France Premier - fully employed workers. Nearly impossible to fire. Secondary - legally employed, but using zero hour contracts etc to have little o… (View Post)

It makes hiring problematic to say the least. I’d just about got management to agree to my proposal on hiring. One technical interview, in person. One HR interview (min for compliance). The hire on p… (View Post)

The Employment Rights Act is already leading to ever more esoteric “subcontracting” - rather than actually employing people. Because the government is following the path already trodden in Spain and … (View Post)