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HR Zone Members Newswire Issue 139
28 February 2006
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Editor’s note
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Like a proud peacock – that’s how Juliet LeFevre describes the
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development in its
networking capacity. “Externally it’s mostly a badge. It seems
to like to puff itself up and look after its own. I am
suspicious of any organisation with an ‘old school tie’ feel
about it.” If this raises a few eyebrows then we’d like to hear
from you. Tell us the value you place on HR’s professional body
as a connections mecca. Remember you can remain anonymous.
http://www.hrzone.co.uk/item/151417
Annie Hayes MCIPD
Editor
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Childcare Vouchers, can business ethics make a difference?
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You are probably aware of the major business benefits that a
Childcare Voucher scheme can bring to both your employees and
your company, but are you aware of the benefits of running an
ethical childcare voucher scheme?
http://www.hrzone.co.uk/redirects/imagine2.html
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Key business solutions:
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Trade Union experience
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Iain Young
http://www.hrzone.co.uk/whoswho/71121/624218
Gives his reasons why it’s not worth while.
http://www.hrzone.co.uk/item/151340
Will we offend non-Christians if we refer to a ‘Christmas’ party?
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Nik Kellingley
http://www.hrzone.co.uk/whoswho/101325/652824
Says it’s not really a question of oppression.
http://www.hrzone.co.uk/item/151324
Mums return to work bonuses: Is it lawful?
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Peter Stanway
http://www.hrzone.co.uk/whoswho/49058/584790
Explains the legalities.
http://www.hrzone.co.uk/item/151276
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Legal advice on HR Zone
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What’s the answer? Does their previous employment count?
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Jane Dines gets legal guidance this week from Browne Jacobson
and Clarkslegal LLP on how to interpret ‘continuous’ employment.
http://www.hrzone.co.uk/item/151116
News in Brief
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The Week in HR – CIPD expose working time myths
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Why three quarters of workers are uninspired, employers are too
aloof, jobless count rise fails to shake nerves and weak
management blamed for poor productivity.
http://www.hrzone.co.uk/item/151373
Can you help solve these business issues?
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Catch-up with the latest questions being asked by the community
and add your answers at:
What are acceptable levels of sickness during pregnancy?
http://www.hrzone.co.uk/item/151465
Rus Slater wants to know why HR refuses to help itself.
http://www.hrzone.co.uk/item/151414
Any tips on conducting a salary review for weekly paid staff
based in different locations?
http://www.hrzone.co.uk/item/151423
Welcome new members
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This week, HR Zone welcomes members from the following
organisations, among others, to the site:
Telecom Directories; Co-operative Financial Services; The
Carphone Warehouse; Financial Times Business; American Express
Services Europe Ltd; Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust;
Walsall Council; Moorfields Eye Hospital; Learning & Skills
Council; Frazer Jones; Canada Life Ltd; Essex Rivers Healthcare
Trust; Hammonds; Bolton Council; Hammonds.
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