Test your HR news knowledge

1How many people are employed by small to medium enterprises in the UK?

19.4 million
13.2 million
10.5 million

2Who is the government fast-tracking into vacant positions?

Lone parents
Long-term unemployed
Graduates

3According to John Hutton, which category of workers are important in a flexible labour market?

Migrant workers
Agency workers
Single mothers

4According to the CBI, how much will an extra bank holiday cost the British economy?

£6 billion
£5 billion
£4 billion

5Which of the following will be mandatory from 16 October 2007?

E-filing of P46 notifications
E-filing of P45 notifications
E-filing of registered pension schemes

6According to recent research, what percentage of companies are unprepared for a flu pandemic?

70%
60%
85%

7What percentage of migrant workers do not have a written contract?

10%
15%
25%

8What is a 'tied cottage' arrangement?

The employer provides accomodation for the employee
The employee is allowed to work from home
The employer and the employee live together

9How many extra days' bank holiday do Austrian workers receive compared to UK workers?

3
4
5

10Which flexible working offer is now offered by 50% of companies compared to just 11% two years ago?

Sabbaticals
Teleworking
Part-time working