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There are 17 questions about “Employment” in the “What are you doing about...” topic.
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- 1. hello, im interested in Working at Mc donalds. i've been in mc donalds philippines for almost 13 years. and now i decided to work again, im here already here in australia and one of the employer wants to hire me but he said that there's no more Temporary visa 457 under restaurant/catering service is now terminated. is it true? pls let me know. thank you
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Thank you for your question. However this website has been set-up to deal primarily with questions regarding McDonald's UK and therefore cannot comment on McDonald's in other countries. Please visit www.mcdonalds.com for more information or you can go directly to McDonald's Australia at www.mcdonalds.com.au/
(November 2008)
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 2. I am the new employee for Mcdonal's and need to regirster on ourlounge online for the first shirft. But my NI number is pending...I applied it one more weeks ago, maybe it still need 1-2 weeks to proceed.. I can regirster on ourlounge or just have to wait for the NI comes out??
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Thank you for your question. Please contact the HR Helpline on 0870 600 5120 who will be able to help you with your enquiry. (November 2008)
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 3. i looking for job.a need fell aplication form
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Thank you for your interest in McDonald’s. Please visit your nearest McDonald's restaurant or the specific branch that you are interested in working for, and ask the restaurant manager if there are any vacancies available. You can also visit www.mcdoanlds.co.uk and click on the 'Careers' link. On the careers page click 'Apply Now' and you will be taken to a form which you can fill out and then submit.
(November 2008)
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 4. what's missouri maternity leave law if u working at mcdonalds for 2 months
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Thank you for your question. Unfortunately McDonald’s UK cannot comment on the practices of McDonald’s in other countries. If you’d like information about McDonald’s USA, please visit www.mcdonalds.com and select USA from the drop down menu.
(November 2008)
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 5. I'm 17, and training squad at my local McDonalds. I'm on the right track, I've been working only a short time and I'll be a manager by christmas. The time has come for me to move into my own place of residence, which may not be close to the store I'm currently at. Is it possible to change stores, but still keep the status I've acomplished so far?
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Thank you for your question. Please contact the HR Helpline on 0870 600 5120 who will be able to help you with your enquiry.
(November 2008)
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 6. my daughter is currently in 2nd tear of a Hospitality Business Management decree course at university. On completion of course, what opportunities, salary level and prospects would be available to her at McDonalds?
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Thank you for your question. You can find information on the various positions offered by McDonald’s at www.mcdonalds.co.uk by selecting the 'Careers' link. Here you will find job descriptions coupled with examples provided by current employees. The company has also developed the McDonald's Student Information Pack that contains lots of information that could be helpful. To obtain a copy, please contact McDonald’s Education Service at McDonald's Restaurants, 11-59 High Road, East Finchley, London W2 8AW. You can also request a copy by email on education@uk.mcd.com
(November 2008)
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 7. It seems that interesting jobs make better workers- so why don't we make all jobs more interesting? What interesting jobs mean for McDonald and Do jobs at Mcdonald make better workers? Please explain.
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Thank you for your interesting question. An independent academic conducted an anonymous research project amongst McDonald's staff and their friends and family. It concluded that a McDonald's job is 'rewarding, stimulating and fun'. The company was also listed in the FT Best Workplaces rankings for 2007, further demonstrating the worth of a job at McDonald's.
In terms of investment, the company spends £14 million a year on training for its employees. This includes training for the most junior employees who are trained on Health and Safety and Food Hygiene as well as restaurant practices. We have recently introduced GCSE level qualifications in English and Math free of charge for all of our employees via on-line learning. Currently we have over 1500 people studying for these qualifications which are making a significant difference to the lives of people who were unable to obtain these whilst in the education system.
(November 2008)
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 8. I applied for a job in McDonalds in Glasgow's Gallowgate and was refused an interview. As I have 2 GCSE's I can only imagine this is on grounds of my homosexuality. Now I'm off to join the Navy, where I am welcomed. Does McDonalds have an active 'no benders' recruitment policy? Surely this is against EU policy?
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Anybody with the right attitude and a commitment to providing the best in customer service is welcome to apply for a position at McDonald's. There is absolutely no discrimination towards individuals. McDonald's people policies follow current best practice and all legal directives and employment legislation. McDonald's has been awarded 'Investors in People' Status for the past eight years and this year was also named as one of the UK's Top 50 workplaces in the Financial Times. In addition, the company is a Gold certified member of 'Race for Opportunity' 'Opportunity Now' 'Employers Forum on Age' and the 'Employers Forum on Disability' all of which serves to illustrate its commitment to fairness, diversity and equality in the workplace.
(September 2007)
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 9. Pay Rate (What's the pay rate for under 18s and over?) Holidays (How long are employees are allowed to go on holiday a year and is it paid holiday?) Notice (Whats the requirements if employees wish to quit their job?) Break/Lunch (How long do they have break and lunch for, are they provided with meals?) Discounts/Bonuses (Do employees get discounts/ loyalty card and other bonuses such as pay increase?)
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The answers to these questions depend on many factors. For example, the type of position the employee holds, whether they're full time or part time, length of service, age, etc. However, an overview of the questions will be given below. The rate for employees aged 16-17 begins at £4 per hour; for 18 -21 it begins at £4.25 per hour and for 22 and over it is £5.05 per hour. It should be noted that these are entry rates and successful staff receive a pay increase after a three week probation period. Approximately 83 percent of McDonald's employees are being paid above the minimum wage. The notice period to leave a post is dependent upon how long the employee has been working with the company. There are many benefits in place for hourly paid staff, including a free meal allowance, four weeks paid holiday per annum, free life assurance, private health care (after a qualifying period), an employee discount card and a length of service awards scheme. McDonald's also has employee recognition awards such as employee of the month, quarter and year in many restaurants. You can see them in the posted in participating restaurants. There are additional benefits for management staff. For more information regarding employment at McDonald's UK, log onto www.mcdonalds.co.uk and go to the 'Careers' section.
(September 2007)
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 10. are all of your staff trained with the basic certificates from the national board of health? what really goes into your burgers ?
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McDonald's staff are trained in Health and Safety and Food Hygiene. The company spends £14 million a year on training its employees. New employees receive instruction before they commence work, and this continues during their employment through classes and on-the-job training. It's also integrated into all working practices. Managers receive additional health and safety training as part of the management development programme. Observation checklists and regular restaurant management reviews are used to determine that correct procedures are followed and safety training is effective. What really goes into the beef patties is beef, 100 percent beef, taken from whole cuts of forequarter and flank with nothing added but a little salt and pepper after cooking. You can find all McDonald's food ingredients in the 'Ingredients List' in the 'Eat Smart' section of www.mcdonalds.co.uk.
(September 2007)
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 11. i,m pakistani want to get job in mcdonalds i just came here in england living in birmingham pls tell me how to apply i can work for 5 days even more if asked,no matter if its abit away from birmingham, ican go on buses!!!!!
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It's great to hear of your interest in McDonald's. Please visit your nearest McDonald's restaurant or the specific branch that you are interested in working for, and ask the restaurant manager if there are any vacancies available. You can also visit www.mcdoanlds.co.uk and click on the 'Careers' link for more information regarding employment. Alternatively call the recruitment hotline on 0208 700 7007.
(September 2007)
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 12. i worked for mcdonalds 16years ago in edinburgh i enjoyed my work but was so bullied i left and have always been scared to go back what do you have to say would the same thing happen today
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McDonald’s is sorry to hear of the negative working experience you describe. If any employee was having similar problems today, McDonald’s would advise them to speak to their restaurant manager. If that did not resolve the problem, the company would advise that they contact their regional human resources department (through the HR Helpline number) or speak with the franchise owner. Bullying will not be tolerated in any McDonald’s restaurant, and if a matter like this is brought to the company’s attention, appropriate disciplinary action would be taken.
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 13. I know counter staff aren't on great wages, is it acceptable to tip a staff member if the service has been good? Would you consider introducing tip trays?
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No, McDonald’s has a no-tip policy for its staff. However, staff performance is assessed routinely through pay related performance reviews.
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 14. I don't think mcdonalds cares very much for there employees because my friend works there and they permantely put her on shift until midnight. But one day she told them that she had no money for a taxi home, and asked if she could go earlier, which the manager said no, so then she had to walk home at 1:00am in the morning, and they never even offered her a lift home or money for a taxi! So what happens if my friend had of been attacked? It would of been all your fault!
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If your friend has issues with their work schedules, McDonald’s would advise them to speak to their restaurant manager in the first instance. If that does not resolve the problem, the company advises that they contact their regional Human Resources department (through the HR Helpline number) or speak with their franchisee.
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What are these? Delicious Digg Reddit Facebook StumbleUpon - 15. If you care so much about your 'young workers' why did McDonalds actively campaign against the minumum wage in the US and try to pay sub-minimum wages to many of its workers with its attempt to get ' The McDonalds Bill' passed into legislation.
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This web site has been set up by McDonald’s UK, and so can’t really comment on practices or events in the US. Please go to the ‘Contact Us’ section of the McDonald’s US website for information on how to get in touch with them directly.
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