According to Alistair Booth, a leading HR consultant and owner of the HR Booth in Fife, studies indicate that the majority of both men and women prefer working with members of the same sex.
In a recent case known as Lock v. British Gas Trading the European Court has ruled that sales commission should be taken into account when calculating holiday pay. This ruling won’t just apply to sales reps, it will apply to any employee who is earning regular commission or bonus payments as part of their contract.
According to Alistair Booth, HR consultant and managing director of The HR Booth, as of June 30th 2014, an employee’s statutory right to request flexible working hours is to be extended, as governed by the Children and Families Act 2014.