EMPLOYERS FOR WORK-LIFE BALANCE
www.employersforwork-lifebalance.org.uk
Run by The Work Foundation, this site aims to help British organisations to implement and improve sustainable work-life strategies. With separate sections for large organisations, smaller companies and individuals, this clearly presented site offers a mass of information. The case studies are particularly useful for checking how well companies are responding to the work-life needs of employees.
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PAYFINDER
www.payfinder.com
People love to know what others earn and this site lets you find out without having to ask any awkward questions. Good for sounding out specific employers, job titles and areas of the country, or for having a good snoop. The data appears to depend upon the honesty of previous visitors to the site, so figures should not be treated as gospel.
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LAW ON THE WEB
www.lawontheweb.co.uk/basics/employment.htm
The employment section of this site gives clear information on specific issues such as maternity and paternity rights and tribunals. Although it is geared towards employees, there are also links for employers, but some may find it a little too basic.
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THE STRESS MANAGEMENT SOCIETY
www.stress.org.uk
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Acknowledging that work-related stress can be a serious problem for organisations, this company provides information on the latest thinking about stress, and offers innovative techniques to manage it better. Training can be had in group drumming and discreet desk yoga, but you can also make use of information on the site such as guidance on massage.
THE PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING CENTRE
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www.psychtesting.org.uk
The British Psychological Society manages this site, which gives it an air of authority. Sections for test users and test takers are clearly identified. Practical advice on taking tests is offered as well as comprehensive information for employers on how to use tests. Some sections of the site are not yet fully functional.
CUSHION THE IMPACT
www.cushiontheimpact.co.uk
You know your career is on the up when you can afford to pay someone to sort your photographs for you. For £25 an hour, you can call on these people to carry out all sorts of mundane, time-consuming tasks such as waiting in for deliveries and ringing round for estimates on repairs. This, in theory at least, will leave you with more time for having fun.