Lessons from France Telecom – handling restructures
Performance culture expert Nigel Watson of Q4 Solutions explores why the role HR can play in restructuring is so vital, ensuring staff are mentally prepared and are working within a supportive culture in order to avoid problems like those seen at France Telecom. The recession has forced many businesses to review how they operate and […]
Making a Legacy: how HR can create something deeper and more lasting
If you think retention and engagement, particularly of the younger members of your team will be issues for you in 2010, Ian McDermott has an idea for you. Each year millions of pounds from HR and training budgets is poured into people in the hope of improving business performance. From off-site team building and training […]
HR in 2010: ‘From partner to provocateur’ – CIPD
Stephanie Bird , Director of HR Capability at the CIPD, shares with us her vision of HR in 2010 and explains how the CIPD’s reach and research is extending far beyond British shores. When I was asked to write about my favourite topic within HR and what 2010 holds for it, I was initially thrilled […]
PwC: Bonus culture clash is contagious
It’s not only the financial sector which is at the sharp end when it comes to criticism over bonuses and incentive payments. Public opinion is unlikely to change towards these renumeration policies and the consequences will have a high impact across FTSE-listed companies, according to experts at PricewaterhouseCoopers. While the stated focus of the one-off […]
Ask the expert: Can they replace my holiday with childcare?
If an employer is making a contribution to childcare, can they remove some of my leave entitlement? And should I be able to avoid tax on the childcare? The question: I have a little boy aged two and my current employer has agreed to pay my £245 that I would get from […]
Engagement despite M&A – the impact on employer brand
Rebecca Clake examines the issues with a merger or acquisition and what HR can do to maintain engagement and keep key staff using recent research from CIPD. CIPD’s new report on mergers and acquisitions defines the employer brand as a ‘two way deal between an organisation and its people – the reason they choose to […]
2010 – the year the talent war resumes
With 2010 approaching and signs that the economy is starting to recover, Richard Doherty from Jobpartners looks to what the future has in store for talent management. Against the backdrop of recession, 2009 was undoubtedly one of the most difficult years in recent times for HR and talent management. With preditions of an upturn and […]
Beyond belief? Faith and work – the legal considerations
No matter what your employees believe, they need to be dealt with correctly – or you will face the legal consequences, explain lawyers Natasha Koshnitsky and Rob McCreath. Picture the scene: the interview has gone well and the candidate has come across as well-qualified and suitable for the senior and highly sensitive vacancy. In the […]
Be aware of mental health in 2010, says Acas
Ed Sweeney, Acas Chair, considers the impact the recession has had on business and employees and what HR should focus on next year to avoid legal implications. 2009 has been a challenging year for businesses and employees. For many managers, this is the first time that they have encountered such challenging economic conditions. As a […]
2009 – how was it for you?
We need your feedback to make HRzone even better in 2010. It’s been a turbulent year for HR in 2009 with the economy proving a challenge, and HR issues unseen for years coming to the fore as HR faced making redundancies, dealing with new legislation, attempting to engage and motivate a spooked workforce and enduring […]
2010 – year of the better workforce?
Kevin Dougall, Managing Director of APHR Solutions, believes that there will be more causalities for HR in 2010 as we pull out of the recession, but is he only dreaming or is he right when he says HR could make 2010 the year of the better workforce? It is probably fair to say, that 2009 […]
Finding and filling senior roles
It might seem like a recruiter’s market, but actually it can be as tough recruiting as applying, says Nick Stevens. In many ways, the current outlook for senior people looking for a career move and employers with roles to fill is not exactly what most people would expect. Issues which you wouldn’t instinctively associate with […]
BA strike ruled illegal
The planned strike by Unite which would have seen cabin crew striking over the Christmas period is now off after a high court judged it illegal. Unite invited workers who had already agreed to take voluntary redundancy to vote in the ballot. BA raised the issue and although they continued with negotiations, the court found […]
We have the technology: tools for HR
Although now in recovery, the hangover from the recession continues to be felt by businesses worldwide. With travel budgets still slim and less time to meet face-to-face, James Campanini, Director of Cisco WebEx, EMEA, explains how online technology can build bridges between remote colleagues, partners and customers. As the global economy continues its recovery from […]
Vote for HRzone’s Gadget of the Year
This year’s Christmas Gadget Countdown is open for voting as we join other Sift Media sites in hunting down the most popular gadget this festive season. Just like one of Santa’s elves, executive peripherals editor Nigel Harris has been sorting through the potential contenders and posting his suggestions in his GadgetZone blog. Harris is an […]
Make 2010 your ‘year of engagement’
Christian Hasenoehrl of Gallup looks ahead to what the main focus areas of HR should be in the coming year as the market stabilises and business looks once again to growth. As 2009 comes to a close, we can say with certainty that the recession has affected everyone and if not, according to current budget […]
Ask the expert: More notice than we wanted
If a contract says four weeks’ notice but an employee gives more, do you have to let them work that notice? Matthew Whelan and Esther Smith advise. The question: We have an employee who has handed in his notice, giving three months’ notice. His contract states he only has to give four weeks. […]
Proactive training – the great motivator
With budgets downsized, employers are looking anywhere they can to save money for the initiatives they deem critical. Research shows that training is a great motivator in the workplace, especially when perceived as a form of recognition. Investing money in a worker’s development increases morale and the confidence needed during times of increased redundancies. But […]
Performance management: From measurement to alignment and beyond
Angela Baron, OD and Engagement adviser for CIPD explains how performance management has established itself and what role it has in HR’s future. Performance management is not a new concept. The idea of measuring how well individuals perform has been around at least since the third century when the emperors of the Wei dynasty in […]
To party or not to party – that is the question
Christmas bash, bonus culture clash, employees getting smashed… the nightmare before Christmas has begun, and the warnings and advice have begun flooding in. Charlie Duff identifes the key themes and tips to take heed of this season… Don’t call off the Christmas partyIn our poll, most of you were going ahead with a Christmas celebration. […]
