HR tip: Time off for redundant employees
These questions are being answered by Learn HR, a market leader in the provision of HR and payroll training and nationally-recognised professional qualifications. Question: "Some employees who have been declared redundant have asked for time off to go for interviews, look for jobs and so on. This could disrupt the operation of running down their section, […]
Disability discrimination: Legislative changes
When the government initially consulted on the content of the Single Equality Bill, it was felt that disability discrimination did not need to be revised. However this has changed as a result of the recent House of Lords decision in London Borough of Lewisham v Malcolm (2008). Alice Reeve examines the impact of this decision […]
Got something to say? Your community needs you
Want to get an opinion off your chest, start a debate, or get up on your soapbox? Then become a contributor to HRZone.co.uk! Even if you’re not a writer, you could always record a short video or audio file. Or perhaps you’d like to get really involved and become a community advocate? Here’s a detailed […]
When is incapacity not incapacity?
A landmark tribunal ruling has paved the way for unfairly sacked employees to claim for loss of future earnings even when claiming incapacity benefits. Adam Fuge outlines the case, and explains what this means for employers. In the recent combined appeals of Sheffield Forgemasters International Ltd v Fox and Telindus Ltd v Brading the employment […]
Credit crunch or global growth: What business structures are needed?
It's safe to say that 2009 will be a big year for many organisations, however the economy and markets perform. Andy Bedwell discusses how we should structure, recruit and develop to make the most of the uncertainty and recover quickly when it is over. The past year has shifted the landscape for most organisations. For […]
HR in America: Diary of an exchange visit
HR manager Lynn Starsmore shares her experiences of a month-long exchange trip, organised by the Rotary Club, which saw her flying over to Southern California to expand her knowledge and experience of HR across the pond. The journeyOn the way to the airport last-minute nerves kicked in and I was thinking, how could I possibly […]
Ask the expert: Inappropriate behaviour at a Christmas party
A manager acted inappropriately at the office Christmas party last month, due to the amount of alcohol he consumed. Esther Smith and Martin Brewer advise on what disciplinary action to take now. The question:A manager in my business acted erratically at our Christmas party due to a quantity of alcohol. This consisted of several lewd […]
Who needs training in 360 degree feedback
We often work with training organisations who use 360 feedback as an input into the design of a training programme. More often now, we are working with organisations who recognise that the 360 itself requires people to be trained.Training can assist recipients, respondents, and managers in getting the most from the process. I learnt this […]
A week in HR: Gloom predictors brace workers for a difficult 2009
This week sees workers braving the freezing temperatures to make the long post-Christmas commute back to work, and many have job security on their mind as fear of redundancy and uncertainty looms over new year merriment. Annie Hayes reports for the first news round-up of 2009. Professional body the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development […]
No Irish need Apply
People forget the discrimination which the Irish, along with other immigrants, suffered even in recent times in Britain and America. It was not uncommon to see signs in boarding houses after the Second World War in England like the one below saying “No Irish, No Blacks, No Dogs.” My Father in Law worked as a […]
Poor pay expected in 2009
UK employees have poor but realistic salary expectations for next year, according to a report published today by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).The CIPD’s annual Barometer Report reveals the full extent of the gloomy pay prospects for next year, after 2,604 employees were quizzed on their attitudes to pay in 2009. The […]
Credit crunch gives workers their ‘bah humbug’
More than a third of workers will be working over the Christmas period as they try to hang onto their jobs and ride out the downturn.This is according to a study by the Post Office which reveals that 13% will miss out on their holiday entitlement as a result of working through the festive period. […]
HRZone.co.uk’s Christmas Gadget Countdown
Executive peripherals editor Nigel Harris returns to HR Zone with his countdown of the best gadgets of 2008. Which ones tickle your fancy this Christmas? Let us know below! Nigel’s suggestions, which will be updated in the days to come, are part of a wider poll among members of our fellow Sift Media communities AccountingWEB.co.uk, […]
HR tips 2008
All our HR tips from 2008: click on the links to read any of the HR tips. December 2008Employing a married coupleDealing with a poor performerSmoke breaks November 2008Qualifying to claim unfair dismissalEmployment end dateGross misconductWithholding statutory sick pay October 2008Timing of redundancy noticeValidity of warningsMisuse of redundancyLearning ChineseTired employee September 2008Entitlements on gross misconductPhone […]
We were warned!
The Celtic Sage has often referred to the Management Gurus and to one Charles Handy in particular. Whilst often referred to in the Sassenach media as Britain’s only world class business guru he is actually the son of an Irish clergyman who established himself with his book Understanding Organisations (1976). Handy is probably best known […]
The Christmas party: You simply can’t please everyone
Here's a tongue-in-cheek look at the problems an HR director experienced whilst trying to accommodate the needs of the organisation's diverse workforce when planning the office Christmas party. You've got to feel sorry for her… FROM: Pauline, Human Resources DirectorTO: All EmployeesDATE: 21st October 2008RE: Christmas Party I'm happy to inform you that the company […]
Writing great 360 degree feedback
360 degree feedback and performance appraisals both depend on the ability of respondents (often the line manager) to write great feedback comments.I have been handling a number of debrief sessions recently and it was interesting how reliant I was on the narrative feedback section of the 360 to give me an insight into the feedback. […]
Dear Santa: HR’s Christmas wish list
With gloomy economic predictions and the prospect of job losses for many in 2009, HRZone.co.uk spreads some Christmas cheer and asks the experts what's on their HR wish list. Verity Gough reports. What would you like to see change next year, to make your working life easier? "I would like to see candidates being treated […]
How to deal with inappropriate social behaviour amongst staff
Hamish Cameron Blackie discusses how businesses can best deal with inappropriate behaviour by staff who represent them at Christmas parties and social events, including what policies to have in place and what disciplinary action to take In 2006 Theresa Davies, a female vicar from Northamptonshire, shocked colleagues with an unexpected confession at her Christmas lunch […]
Counting the cost of Christmas: The absence headache
The festive season is here again and organisations will once more be counting the cost of festive cheer as rates of absenteeism escalate. Christopher Berry explains how employers can effectively manage absence at this time of year. Despite the fact that absence has a direct impact on the bottom line, it’s surprising how many organisations […]
