“Three of my staff have got volunteer positions at the Olympics, but we can’t afford for all of them to be off at the same time. How do we choose who should participate? And should the leave be paid?”
Posts Tagged ‘2012 Olympics’
Olympics baby rule an anomaly
Friday, January 27th, 2012Seb Coe today said it was “an anomaly” that expectant parents were being told their babies will be refused entry to the Olympic Games unless they have a ticket.
Firms not ready for Olympic Games absences
Friday, January 27th, 2012Most employers have not drawn up plans for dealing with an expected surge in staff absence during the Olympics, months before the Games start, according to a report today.
Sprint for last £50m of 2012 Olympic contracts
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012There are still some £50 million of Olympic contracts still to be awarded and small businesses are being urged to make the most of the opportunities still out there
Designers in miniature boom from Olympic Games
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012A design agency in Cambridgeshire is one small firm to have won a valuable Olympic contract – and is looking forward to the networking opportunities it affords
BT to offer free wi-fi service at Olympics
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012Competitors and spectators are likely to have access to free wi-fi provided by BT at this summer’s Olympics.
Prepare for Olympics business told
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012Almost a third of British firms have not made basic preparations for this summer’s Olympic Games, such as dealing with an expected dip in staff attendance, according to a new study.
Small firms sceptical over legacy
Monday, January 9th, 2012Three out of five small firms believe the London 2012 Olympic Games will not have a positive impact on their business despite an announcement that hundreds of jobs and apprenticeships have been secured.
