Heather McCaig
What is your current role?
I am currently an HR Consultant for Gravitate HR
What qualifications do you hold?
I graduated in June 2007 with 1st Class BA Hons in Business Law from Stirling University.
Why did you get into HR?
I haven't always wanted to work in HR, however I have always known I wanted to do something in regulation, therefore Employment Law really interested me. I am fascinated by the balance of employee and employers rights and that's why I wanted to get in to HR after studying employment law in my third year at University.
How did you get into HR?
Whilst working part time at University, at the same time as studying employment law, I worked in the ‘personnel' office of a supermarket. This confirmed to me that I wanted to work in HR. After graduating, I started looking for an HR role. I landed lucky at Gravitate HR not long after Graduating!
Where do you see yourself in 5 years' time?
In 5 years time, I want to be CIPD qualified and and build upon my existing knowledge and skills.
What's been your biggest career high so far?
Before coming to Gravitate HR, I worked for Aegon UK, where I was jointly responsible for setting up a new team within a large pensions department. It was extremely challenging and yet rewarding to break down the existing barriers in the department and doing a lot of internal process improvement.
Who is your biggest inspiration?
My Mum
Describe yourself in three words
Honest, conscientious and chatty
Contact me on: 0131 243 1373
Heather latest blog posts
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Following Sarah and Jennifer’s sunny days out with clients, we decided we should have an away day. Heather recommended Go Ape - so we made all the arrangements and headed off to Aberfoyle, on Friday 10th October. Even the rain and mist did not dampen our spirits and as the mini made it’s [...]
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Some recent employment case law affecting various areas of the employment relationship:
Garden Leave : no contractual right to do so
Two employees resigned giving the required notice period, they were both leaving to join competitors. The employer had strong evidence to prove that they had taken confidential information, tools and know-how, of which their new employer [...]
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Margery, Heather and Sarah have now completed their races with Heather coming in the fastest time of 33 minutes. All three really enjoyed the experience and are proud of the £1.5K that they have collectively raised for Cancer Research. The business also sponsored a client in the Moon Walk, who successfully completed the [...]
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In October 2008, the minimum wage will increase from £5.52 per hour to £5.73 per hour.
For employers, this means that any employee over the age of 21 will receive a 3.8% increase in their hourly rate.
Workers between the ages of 18 and 21 will receive £4.77, a 17p increase, whilst 16 to 17 year olds [...]
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Keep an eye out for us in this years Race for Life, the UK’s largest women-only fundraising event.
Margery & Heather
You can find out more at
http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/margerymcbain
http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/heathermccaig
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