Call us on 0844 324 5840

NEWS

Majority of Employees to Work at Christmas

Majority of Employees to Work at Christmas | HR Solutions

More than half of UK employees (63%) will be at work at Christmas Eve according to a study by fashion brand Cotton Traders. Over 30% will work on Christmas Day itself.

Almost half of those surveyed said that they will do so to earn extra income, with 41% expecting to receive double pay for working at Christmas. Just under 30% stated altruistically that they plan to work so that their colleagues can take the time off instead. 40% of respondents said that they have no choice about working over the festive period.

Almost 80% of 18 to 24 year olds are set to work at Christmas, more than any other age group.

The study found some stark regional variations. Employees in the South West are the most likely to work, whilst employees in the North of England are the most likely to take time off. Meanwhile more than 70% of Londoners expect that they will have to drop into work at some point over the festive season.

A separate study revealed that a staggering 100% of employees at the North Pole will be working all over the Yuletide. Find out more here.

One person who won’t be working this holiday is the man who attached his Christmas wish list to a job application rather than his CV.

Adam Clery, Managing Director at website WhatCulture, thought that the attachment may have been a clever trick. Yet, unfortunately for the applicant, it was a genuine mistake.

When Clery realised this he decided to share the mishap on Twitter. He tweeted: “Today a man applied for a job with us, and has accidentally attached his Xmas list instead of his CV.”

The tweet has so far received over 1,000 likes.

Clery did not reveal the job seeker’s name, but his folly is a lesson for everyone over the festive period. Whether you are covering for colleagues this Christmas or applying for a fresh start in 2016, make sure that you send the right attachments to the right people!


HR Solutions can help you to find the staff that you need at one great fixed rate. Call us on 0844 324 5840 or contact us online to find out more.

SHARE THIS:

Instagram

GET IN TOUCH

Got questions? Looking for advice?

RELATED RESOURCES

Explore our comprehensive library of related resources to gain valuable insights, expert tips, and helpful tools for optimising your HR practices.

01
Insightful results of annual SME Business Survey to be revealed at Your Business Expo
Insights
22 January 2024
02
Think tank recommends changes to sick pay
11 May 2017
03
Employers increase salaries and benefits to attract staff
8 May 2017

Request a Call from an HR Advisor

Our expert HR Advisors are here to assist you. To schedule a complimentary 30-minute call, please complete the form below. One of our advisors will reach out within 24 hours to either conduct the consultation or arrange a suitable time.

SIGN-UP FOR UPDATES

Receive all the latest industry insights, expert tips and exciting updates from HR Solutions, straight to your inbox.

Strategic HR thinking whitepaper

Our latest HR whitepaper offers an in-depth analysis and strategic framework aimed at transforming Human Resources into a pivotal element of business success in the rapidly evolving corporate environment of 2024.

PARTNER REGISTRATION

Register your details below and we will contact you regarding how HR Solutions can support your organisation.

MAKE A GENERAL ENQUIRY

We’re here to assist you with any questions or enquiries you might have. Simply fill out the form below, and our dedicated team will get back to you.

var iframe = document.getElementById('pageurl-general-popup-6'); iframe.src = iframe.src + "?Form_Completion_Page=" + window.location.pathname + "&" + window.location.search.substr(1);

REQUEST A PROPOSAL FROM US

We’re here to assist you with any questions or enquiries you might have. Simply fill out the form below, and our dedicated team will get back to you.

BOOK YOUR PLACE

Please complete the form and one of our team will call you back to discuss your query/booking.

Request your free trial

Register your details below and we will contact you about your 30 day free trial of the HR Knowledge Base.

REGISTRATION FORM

Register your details below and we will contact you about access to the HR Knowledge Base.  As part of your approved industry membership organisation you can get access to the HR Knowledge Base, created by Business HR Solutions, which is the go-to resource for thousands of business owners and managers across the UK.

2023/2024 SME BUSINESS SURVEY

Our latest 2023/24 SME Business Survey sheds light on the intricate dynamics shaping the SME sector and unveils critical insights that can guide businesses toward sustainable success.

IF YOU WISH TO PURCHASE HR ADVICE LINE TIME, PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW.

HR Solutions are here to help. We offer a standard hourly rate package for ad hoc HR advice which means you can pay for what you need, whenever you need it, and then quickly get advice. Our highly experienced advisors are on hand to provide you with practical employment advice to help you manage your workforce.  You can purchase HR Advice Line time now, and the time purchased will be valid for 12 months.