What’s the answer? TUPE with less than 12 months service? … continued
Helen Badger, employment law expert, Browne JacobsonWhilst the protection against unfair dismissal under the TUPE regulations applies to all employees, the right to pursue a claim of unfair dismissal in the employment tribunal is (except in limited circumstances) dependent on an employee having 12 months continuous employment. A dismissal is automatically unfair if it is […]
What’s the answer? TUPE with less than 12 months service?
Chris Burgess 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 TUPE rules apply where employees have less then a year’s employment service with the same employer. The question:We are a small company of 16 […]
Colborn’s Corner: Reshuffles
This week, HR Consultant, Quentin Colborn takes a wry look at all the goings on at Number 10 and reflects on how office romances, withholding information from the boss and general misdemeanours would fit in the business world. So where do we start with a topic like the reshuffle? For those who have been on […]
Employment status problems – this year’s big issue
Those dealing with businesses affected by the construction industry tax deduction scheme (CIS) are probably well aware by now that employment status is an increasingly important and difficult area for contractors engaging the labour of subcontractors; AccountingWEB writer Rebecca Benneyworth reports. However, recent developments mean that those engaging freelance workers in any business should be […]
What I look for in an HR Manager: Jenneh Thomas, HR Director, Mondial UK
In an exclusive interview with Annie Hayes, Jenneh Thomas reveals what she is looking for in an HR candidate, why the CIPD qualification plays second fiddle to business experience and the secrets to her recruitment success. “I’m not always tactful and my expectations are very high,” Jenneh Thomas, Human Resources Director for Mondial UK tells […]
Employment status problems – this year’s big issue … continued
The second development is that officers seem to be more reluctant than in the past to accept that the outcome of a status enquiry should be applied for the current year only, and not backdated. Clearly, where the position has been clear cut, employers who wilfully fail to recognise their obligations with regard to PAYE […]
Member’s tip: Strategies for age discrimination laws
Training consultant and project manager John Allan provides a strategy for approaching the incoming age discrimination laws at all levels of business. This is a blended programme to deal with age discrimination laws. It includes consultancy, interactive theatre, workshops and e-learning. It can operate at four levels, depending on an organisation’s size and structure: Level […]
Gaynor’s Thoughts: Complexity, anarchy and self–management … continued
Technically, my approach did not fit well with the way things were done but it was quietly acknowledged as rather clever. However, the industrial engineering fraternity openly condemned my close relationship with the workforce. It wasn’t my place to have such an intimate relationship with the workforce. A year and three more odd but rather […]
Gaynor’s Thoughts: Complexity, anarchy and self–management
Roy Gaynor, Managing Director of management consultants' training and support network, Navisys Academy explains how he implemented a successful and innovative bonus scheme within a factory and why he feels anarchy has a place in management methodology. I stumbled into HR management, starting out as an industrial engineer, concerned with how work was organised. Part […]
Off the record: Dealing with employees on long-term sick leave … continued
If it becomes necessary to dismiss an employee on long-term sick leave, the courts have urged employers to treat them with ‘sympathy, understanding and compassion’. Any decision must be made on up to date medical evidence with a proper prognosis. Full consideration, should be given to whether and when an employee will be able to […]
Off the record: Dealing with employees on long-term sick leave
Sick pay malingerers can be a real drag especially with cases that are dubious and over the long-term cause administrative headaches and a serious dent in productivity and the bottom line; Daniel Isaac, partner in the employment team, at City law firm Withers explains how to deal with ill-health. There are two types of employee […]
HR Tip: Open University course
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: “One of our employees has enrolled for the Open University and has asked if she can have time off to attend summer schools, which will be part of her course. Are we […]
HR Careers: The rough guide … continued
HR Zone Q8 How important is that HR workers become partners of the business?Robinson: Lots of HR functions are adopting a ‘business partner’ model, but there are also many that have not moved to this model, so the term ‘partner’ might be a bit misleading. However, if what you’re asking is whether HR needs to […]
HR Careers: The rough guide
Annie Hayes spoke exclusively to Vanessa Robinson, Adviser, Organisation and Resourcing at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development about how to make it in HR, the changing role of the HR professional and what kind of salary and perks can be expected. HR Zone Q1: What prospects are there for new CIPD graduates entering […]
Management annual bonus plans: Determining the best approach … continued
Performance calibration: determining the relationship between performance and rewardPerformance calibration refers to how performance measurement is linked to the reward opportunities and is the most challenging aspect of annual bonus design. It is a balancing act: on the one hand, if performance targets are set too low relative to the level of reward, management is […]
Management annual bonus plans: Determining the best approach
By Leena Beejadhur and Richard Lamptey, Mercer Human Resource Consulting An annual bonus plan is probably the most effective incentive tool available to companies for influencing management behaviour to deliver short-term business results. As the eventual payout is based on performance over one year or less, a properly designed plan will ensure executives are rewarded […]
How Did I Get Here? Laraine Levin, Head of HR, QA
Laraine Levin discusses HR as the guiding force behind business strategy, falling victim to unpopular managerial decisions and motivational musicals. 1. How strategic is your current role and what does it involve? There is a strong strategic element to my role and, as an important part of this, I work closely with our CEO to […]
Reviewer profile: Simon Johnson
Simon JohnsonSimon took a Masters in Human Resource Management and worked as HR manager for several training companies in the Midlands. He is now working for a regional training provider as their Information Systems Manager.His specialisations include Knowledge Management, Management Information Systems, Data Protection and IT Health and Safety. He is a Chartered Member of […]
How Did I Get Here continued…Laraine Levin, QA
Head of HR Laraine Levin talks value-added HR and why musicals can be a great motivator. 9. What are the key issues preventing HR professionals from getting a seat on the board? Working at the highest levels is about being in touch with the business as a whole. You need to be speaking in business-focused […]
News in Brief: Half of workers are constantly tired … continued
Training slash for learning disabilities, Tories claimThe government has cut skills training for adults with learning disabilities, according to the Conservative party. According to shadow education minister Maria Miller, New Labour were neglecting this area in favour of more vocational courses. “The government’s policy to focus further education funding on skills for life and Level […]
