What’s the answer? Teletoddler … continued
Helen Badger, employment law expert, Browne JacobsonWhilst it might be government policy to assist working parents this doesn’t extend to the sort of activity you are suggesting. It is of course good practice to ensure flexibility for working parents but allowing your employees to use the IT systems in this way would appear to go […]
What’s the answer? Teletoddler
Alanna King gets legal guidance this week from Martin Brewer, a Partner with the employment team of Mills & Reeve and Helen Badger, employment law expert at Browne Jacobson on whether to allow an employee to access a nursery web link whilst at work. The question:I have been asked by an employee to allow access […]
Organisational development: Making it work
CPCR, a European leader in organisational and leadership development, explains the differences between strategic HR management and organisational development; and reveals how it can achieve business results. Organisation development (OD) is one of the newer HR buzzwords, driven by a variety of business needs such as leadership development, change management, internal communication and manpower planning. […]
Psychometrics Spotlight: Myers-Briggs
Over the next few weeks we’ll be examining the relative merits of the range of psychometric tests on the market; this week the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is put under the spotlight. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) personality questionnaire was developed by the mother and daughter team, Katharine Cook Briggs and Isabel Briggs Myers. They based […]
How to: Control absenteeism and incentivise contact centre staff
The contact centre industry faces a major HR challenge with high levels of agent absenteeism and churn, which, given that 70 per cent of the cost of a contact centre is the staff, is posing an expensive problem for the industry; Adrian Garton, Human Resources Manager, Milton Keynes, Cork & Business Development, Merchants reports. The […]
Comment: Repositioning group income protection
Paul Avis of Employ-Mend questions whether the recent bolt ons to Group Income Protection (GIP) products are merely marketing ploys or represent a fundamental shift in the way that the benefit will be operated in the future. Having worked inside (Unum and L&G), for (three large research projects) and alongside (we provide the software and […]
Member’s Tip: Breaking into HR
HR Director Keith Luxon shares his tips on making that career move into HR. 1) Network like crazy. Don’t rely on adverts but use all your contacts shamelessly. Colleagues at your old employers who may have moved on – track them down, people you have trained or been on courses with again don’t be shy […]
Mobile working: The key to autonomy for working mothers?
One in five workers will be a mother by 2010; Jim Morrison HR Director of T-Mobile, UK looks at whether mobile working is the only answer to managing the dual responsibilities of work and caring responsibilities. Around 12.2 million women are currently employed in the UK, forming nearly half of the country’s workforce. And yet, […]
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Presentation tips: For silver tongued success
Forget the standard presentation … what we want from those people whose role it is to stand up and speak to us is for them to be genuine, spontaneous and engaging. Here Clive Lewis looks beyond the basics of presentation to how leaders, managers and front line staff can learn to think on their feet. […]
HR Tip: Relaxation classes
These questions are being answered by Learn HR, a market leader in the provision of HR and payroll training and nationally-recognised professional qualifications. Q: “A pregnant employee has asked for time off to attend relaxation classes at her local clinic. Do we have to allow her time off? If so, do we have to pay her […]
Absence management: Don’t score an own goal over World Cup fever
Wayne Rooney’s injury may have raised concerns over England’s World Cup chances this summer, but the likelihood is that the national enthusiasm for the competition will be as widespread as ever. As such, employers and HR Directors should be considering the company policy on unexpected staff absence in preparation for the forthcoming matches. Recent surveys […]
Opinion: Accepting responsibility for youth development
Employers often have much to say about young people’s preparedness for the workplace. Their comments frequently centre on young people’s lack of required skills, but first-time workers need support and commitment from employers if they are to develop the skills to work effectively. David Fairhurst, Vice President, People, McDonald’s Restaurants Ltd offers his views. Twenty […]
Creating the perfect appraisal
FCIPD qualified Harvey Bennett explains how to create the perfect appraisal, and whether common strategic practices really work. Appraisals always get a mixed press: people either love them or hate them. Those who hate them do so because: It’s seen as a ritual (usually – but not necessarily – attributed to the HR function […]
News in Brief: Britain’s most dangerous jobs revealed … continued
Glass ceiling blocks skills diversityEngland’s local authorities are losing out on senior skills from black and ethnic (BME) communities because of the ‘glass ceiling’, according to new government research. Almost half of the country’s local authorities do not have a single person from a BME background in a top position, and the situation is worsening. […]
News in Brief: Britain’s most dangerous jobs revealed
Catch up on the week in HR including Britain’s most dangerous jobs revealed, UK workers lack job confidence, NHS makes further skills cuts, science skills threatened and much more. W/C 8/5/06 Britain’s most dangerous jobs revealedNurses, health workers, teachers, transport workers, security guards and even shop workers are affected by violence or threatening behaviour putting […]
Book review: HR Business Partners
Title: HR Business PartnersAuthor: Ian Hunter, Jane Saunders, Allan Boroughs and Simon ConstancePublisher: GowerISBN: 0566086255Price: £55.00Reviewer: Claudine McClean The “HR as Business Partner” model requires a symbiotic relationship between HR and the line, based on mutual respect and HR delivering tangible, organisational benefit. HR Business Partners endeavours to better understand this model and create a […]
Reviewer profile: Claudine McClean
Claudine McClean Claudine is a specialist lead consultant in the field of Organisational Development and is chartered MCIPD. Claudine first worked for the DTI as an Executive Officer, responsible for advising small businesses on business planning, recruitment and people development. She subsequently worked for three years for General Motors where she was responsible for the […]
HR Practitioner’s Diary: Standards … continued
Getting wise!One client has asked me to make their contracts, policies and procedures more robust to protect them against potential tribunal claims. This is off the back of them recently enduring a protracted, expensive case in terms of their time in preparation and legal costs. The claimant fortunately withdrew a few days prior to the […]
HR Practitioner’s Diary: Standards
Sue Kingston looks back over her intrepid HR adventures of the last month including rescuing a business from failing its Investors in People reassessment, practical tips on how to manage those World Cup sickies and thoughts on whether HR qualification is all that is needed plus those vital wine, chocolate and boyfriend stats. Month: April […]
