8th June 2007, 09:46 PM
hmm, I'm beginning to think that at least those companies who vaunt career progression and membership of various professional bodies are at least trying to seem to be doing the right thing. Even doing something which may be in practice ineffectual shows a will to a better way. Change is a gradual process, I just want it all now...
In response to Sith's comments, I've worked for six units and speak highly of five of them, would happily work for them again if was practical and hope they'd think likewise of me. I won't comment on the sixth who I worked for a very long time ago and may well have improved by now.
When choosing a new employer I'd still like more information than is often provided, things like any qualifying period for sick leave, number of paid bank holidays / university or council holidays, hours worked per week, progression through a payscale, pension qualifying periods and so on. Much of this is irrelevent as you need at least a years continuous employment to receive the benefits and not many places can guarantee a 12 month contract, but its nice to play 'what if I was here in a year...?
In response to Sith's comments, I've worked for six units and speak highly of five of them, would happily work for them again if was practical and hope they'd think likewise of me. I won't comment on the sixth who I worked for a very long time ago and may well have improved by now.
When choosing a new employer I'd still like more information than is often provided, things like any qualifying period for sick leave, number of paid bank holidays / university or council holidays, hours worked per week, progression through a payscale, pension qualifying periods and so on. Much of this is irrelevent as you need at least a years continuous employment to receive the benefits and not many places can guarantee a 12 month contract, but its nice to play 'what if I was here in a year...?