The recent announcement by the Minister of Labour of the new ‘starting-out’ wage raises some interesting opportunities for debate around the pros and cons of such a concept. The change which comes into effect in April 2013, allows eligible 16 to 19 year olds to be paid at no less... Read More →

For those of you who read last week’s blog you will remember we were talking about the elusive purple squirrel.  We discussed the value of such a rare and significant hire. No prizes for guessing what question has been lingering on people’s minds since that blog: How... Read More →