Twas the night before GDPR

Well, if you had hitherto been unaware, then surely the deluge of "opt-in" emails would have been a timely reminder. As of tomorrow, 25th May, the General Data Protection Regulations are, of course, in force.

If you have any concerns regarding your compliance with this new regulatory framework in relation to the human resources operations of your business, please get in touch. We can review your current practice regarding new requirements and provide a gap analysis report along with recommendations for change.

George Wilson
telephone, +44(0)1313412550
email, georgew@OnlineHR.co.uk

Chair & Vice-Chair, Citizens Advice Bureau, Musselburgh, sought

There is a rare opportunity to join the Board of Citizens Advice Bureau, Musselburgh as Chair or Vice-Chair. These are both excellent opportunities to contribute to the community through an organisation that provides vital help and support to local people.

The posts are voluntary, requiring attendance at six Board meetings per year, with some additional time commitment.

The Bureau, located on Musselburgh High Street, operates during normal business hours as well as providing outreach services. There is a drop-in service for general advice, delivered by a team of dedicated and highly skilled employed and volunteer staff, such as specialist money/finance, benefit and employment advisers. The Bureau is a charity and governed by a Board of (currently) 8 Trustees. More details of the organisation, including relating to its aims and ethos, can be accessed on: http://musselburghcab.org.uk/

The Chair will direct and draw the Board together, as well as providing a communications and support link between the employed Bureau Manager and the Trustees. Further, the Chair presides over Board meetings and ensures that appropriate governance is undertaken. In addition, the Chair represents the Bureau at public events and negotiates for funds where required or appropriate. Hence, particularly for the Chair position, relevant experience relating to governance, leadership, negotiation, delegation and line management is sought, as well as excellent communication skills.  The Vice-Chair will deputise in the absence of the Chair.

Both positions shall take an active role as Trustees within the Board, discussing, considering and deciding upon issues in relation to the governance of the Bureau. Hence, experience from a business, management, finance and/or legal background would be welcome, although, not essential.

Although, not financially remunerated, the roles are high profile and respected within the community. They make a valuable contribution to the aims of the Bureau, so that local people do not suffer through lack of knowledge of their rights and responsibilities, or of the services available to them, or through an inability to express their need effectively. Further, they contribute to the development of social policies and services to help and support the public.

For informal enquiries, please telephone George Wilson of Online HR Ltd on 07806711466. If you wish to apply, please email to georgew@OnlineHR.co.uk with details of your career history along with a letter outlining why are you interested in the position of Chair and/or of Vice and what qualities and experience you could you bring to the role(s).

A fresh approach to Executive Search & Selection

At Online HR we advise and support our clients with the identification and recruitment of Senior Manager and Board level (Executive and Non-Executive) talent, in addition to our wider services. In doing so, we aim is to attract, engage and introduce the very best talent to you.

Our team are highly experienced, professionally qualified, human resources practitioners with significant experience of executive search and wider business operations across many sectors, disciplines, functions and geographies. Extremely well networked, we aim to save you both time and money in the search for talent and achieve excellent results.

If you would like to discuss further please ring me on +44(0)131 341 2550 or email, georgew@OnlineHR.co.uk.

Thank you,

George Wilson

Lots of great discussion and networking!

Very enjoyable Coffee Connections business networking meeting this morning at the Village hotel, Edinburgh. Thanks once again to Colin McKeand.

Curry Connections

Great conversation and networking over lunch at Curry Connections, Edinburgh, today. Many thanks to ColinMcKeand!

Recruitment & Resourcing Coordinator

Recruitment & Resourcing Coordinator sought for our Fife-based client. To £25k pa, pro-rata and fixed term for two to three months. The role can be undertaken on a full or, possibly, part-time basis and involves direct sourcing of candidates and following the full recruitment & selection cycle to appointment. Two years of recruitment and resourcing experience essential Experience of assessment centres an advantage. Immediate start.

Please get in touch with a copy of your CV if interested by emailing, georgew@OnlineHR.co.uk. Thanks.

A 'Braw' Event!

Great to attend Biz East Lothian last Friday. Inspiring presentations from John of Braw Beard Oils, James of Foxlake Adventures and Simon of Jebra Campervans.