HR Zone Briefing #248 - HR Diary - Holiday calculation revealed

Annie Hayes

Sift

Editor

HR Zone Briefing #248 – HR Diary – Holiday calculation revealed

By Annie Hayes

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HR Briefing Issue 248
2 June 2005
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1. HR Practitioner’s Diary: ‘Daniel’ meets his match
2. Stone speaks: Appreciating difference
3. ‘Unleash the power within’ – the aftermath
4. Applying ergonomics to improve health
5. Any Answers: Employee suggestion schemes, changing Ts&Cs
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Editor’s note
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Member, Nik Kellingley offers a cunning formula this week for
working out annual leave requirements.

To freshen up your Excel skills – see the full tip *Not to be
missed* at: http://www.hrzone.co.uk/item/141650

For further enlightenment, catch up with Sue Kingston, our HR
Practitioner who once again is in the thick of it – parachuted
in to save boss ‘Daniel’ from faltering HR practices she also
discovers a new ‘ice breaker’ that leaves a lot to be desired.
http://www.hrzone.co.uk/item/141725

Regards

Annie Hayes
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HR Practitioner’s Diary: ‘Daniel’ meets his match
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This week intrepid HR Consultant, Sue Kingston is parachuted in
to save boss ‘Daniel’ from faltering HR practices and discovers
a new ‘ice breaker’ that leaves her bemused.
http://www.hrzone.co.uk/item/141725

Stone speaks: Appreciating difference
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Glenda Stone CEO of Aurora, the international organisation
working for the economic advancement of women looks at how to
identify and eradicate discrimination in the workplace and
benefit from diversity.
http://www.hrzone.co.uk/item/141542

CSR and beyond: Responsibility in action
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In this article we consider the issues of corporate
responsibility in relation to pay, non-discrimination, training,
appraisals and how to promote good responsible business
practices by suppliers.
http://www.hrzone.co.uk/item/141494

‘Unleash the power within’ – the aftermath
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Members of Sift Media communities gave us their firsthand
accounts of this remarkable event back in October 2004 – but
let’s find out how they feel about it now?
http://www.hrzone.co.uk/item/141152

Applying ergonomics to improve health
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Margaret Hanson, Principal Ergonomist with Hu-Tech Ergonomics
looks at how to adjust the workplace environment to keep
musculoskeletal disorders and stress at bay.
http://www.hrzone.co.uk/item/141426

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Tips and guidance
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Payroll Tip: Company cars
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Any Answers
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Any Answers is the place to go to share your professional
experiences with others. See the latest q&a here:

Employee suggestion schemes: what’s in it for staff?
http://www.hrzone.co.uk/item/141711

Repaying course fees: what are the obligations? Asks Carolyn
Cook.
http://www.hrzone.co.uk/item/141575

Lynne Drewett is left to pick up the pieces of an ill-thought
out Ts&Cs variation – have you got any advice?
http://www.hrzone.co.uk/item/141556

Read all the latest questions and add your own:
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