Feature: HR grows Chartered Surveying Practice
Until about four or five years ago Donaldsons, a traditional Chartered Surveying Practice, had fallen into a state of atrophy; Alan Geaney HR Director who joined the firm in recent years was charged with helping the business deliver its strategy by moving it and its staff into the 21st century. It isn’t easy putting a […]
Q&A: learndirect Chairman, John Weston talks to HRZone
In this Q&A, John Weston of learndirect tells HRZone about the ongoing challenges his organisation faces, what he believes is the importance of the HR function and his thoughts on what the overall people strategy should be for UK Plc. Q1. What is your main role at learndirect?A: I have been Chairman of the Board […]
Review: Most People Only Try I Make Sure
Title: Most People Only Try I Make SureAuthor: Karl George Publisher: Anderson KBS LtdISBN: 0-9544896-0-8Price: £7.99The cover claims that this book is essential reading for people thinking of starting a business and those already running a small or medium sized enterprise. Having recently started my own business, I was interested to see what I could […]
TUC urge employers to improve HIV and AIDS policies
Growing numbers of HIV sufferers have spurred the Trades Union Congress (TUC) to demand more action from employers to introduce clear and effective HIV and AIDS policies in the workplace; the call comes ahead of World AIDS day to be held on 1 December. Official figures from the Health Protection Agency show that 53,000 people […]
A quarter of workers plan to quit in 2005
One in four British workers are planning on quitting their jobs in the New Year; according to a new survey.The YouGov survey, compiled on behalf of Human Capital Management software vendor Zynap shows that staff intend to move on just after Christmas.Just over half (59%) are already looking for new job opportunities and a shocking […]
The Couch?! Gets dunking
This week The Couch!? has a sit down and nice cup of Rosie Lee (the solution to all problems, a cultural symbol, a national obsession – Doesn’t it make you want to swell with pride?). No problems to report but having watched all this sport on television this week we all feel a bit exhausted. […]
Feature: HRZone meets the new CIPD President
As the former cabinet secretary and ex-head of the Home Civil Service, Lord Wilson of Dinton has relied upon solid people-management skills for much of his impressive career; in a frank interview the new CIPD President talks openly about the ongoing challenges for the HR function and explains why it must shake off its ‘woolly […]
UK employee engagement levels at rock bottom
A new survey reveals that workers in the UK are the least emotionally attached to their companies and most likely to move on when compared to staff in other countries.According to the researchers, ISR, a global consultancy, employee engagement measures the extent to which employees identify with, are motivated by and are willing to expend […]
‘Massive’ computer failure hits DWP
A huge computer failure has caused chaos at the Department for Work and Pensions, according to reports.Payment of existing benefits has not been affected, but staff have struggled to process new and amended claims, BBC News Online said.The BBC said it had been told that about 80% of the DWP’s network, used for millions of […]
Builders top pay charts
Construction bosses are the most generous; according to latest findings from pay analysts IRS Employment Review.Although the median basic pay award in the sector has slipped by 0.2 percentage points, to 3.5%, it remains higher than in any other sector. The construction industry has topped the pay charts for the last five years.Industry differentials continue […]
HR Zone Briefing #218 – Win champagne!
================================================================ HR Briefing Issue 218 25 November 2004 http://www.hrzone.co.uk ================================================================ SITE HIGHLIGHTS **** SITE HIGHLIGHTS **** SITE HIGHLIGHTS **** 1. The New HR Charter: What real HR strategy looks like 2. Measuring the business benefits of apprenticeships 3. Public sector hiring buoyant 4. Reference guidance – see Lewis Silkin’s TUPE guide 5. Any Answers – […]
Feature: Jobcentre Plus oils the recruitment void
In an exclusive interview, Mark Grimshaw Employer Services Director for Jobcentre Plus talks to HRZone about how employers can tailor their recruitment strategies to deliver the best staff in a tight labour market and how his organisation is helping to meet the skills gap.By Annie Hayes, HRZone Editor A meteoric rise to the top has […]
Party pooper bosses would rather abstain
One in four bosses admit they would rather not be hassled with throwing a Christmas party for workers.The findings from recruitment firm Macildowie Associates and Heatons Solicitors shows that many employers fear trouble.One director said, “It’s not really worth all the hassle. Most of my people don’t really want one anyway. They’d rather take the […]
Graduates face NHS online testing
NHS hopefuls will be required to undertake a new online numerical reasoning test as part of its graduate assessments.With 1.3 million employees, the NHS is the third largest organisation in the world and by 2005 it hopes to offer 90 places for the two-year General Management Scheme; 65 places for the three-year Financial Management Scheme […]
Bonus and jobs disappointment hits City
Slowed economic growth has put back forecasted predictions that city jobs would regain their 2001 peak from 2006 to 2007 and in further bad news for city workers bonus best estimates show a dip from last year.The projections, from the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) show that forecasted City job growth for the […]
Pensions advice for employees to be tax-free
The Inland Revenue has announced a new tax exemption that will enable employers to give their employees access to valuable pensions advice without incurring a tax charge.Regulations laid yesterday exempt from income tax the benefit of pensions advice and information provided to an employee on behalf of an employer.The exemption will apply where the benefit […]
CIPD blasts government over pension plans
A solution to the pension crisis will not be found in fools’ paradise, warns the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).Last month, Adair Turner’s report revealed that Britain should be saving £57 billion more a year to plug the pension shortfall.Charles Cotton, Pensions Adviser at the CIPD has spoken out against the authorities who […]
Career move high on New Year’s resolutions
Employee turnover could soar over the next few months according to two surveys this week, which put the number hoping to swap jobs in the New Year at 25 and 40%.The first survey commissioned by training company Video Arts, found that one in four employees are planning to leave their jobs in the New Year. […]
Measuring the business benefits of apprenticeships
Think of apprenticeships and trades like plumbing, engineering and bricklaying might spring to mind. But just as Britain’s work patterns have changed since the days when heavy industry dominated so have apprenticeships. Today’s apprentices can choose to train in accounting, human resources and even training and development.Over a million young people have signed up to […]
Member wire #75 – The rise of dress ‘down’ Friday
================================================================ HR Zone Members Newswire Issue 75 23 November 2004 http://www.hrzone.co.uk ================================================================ SITE HIGHLIGHTS ***** SITE HIGHLIGHTS ***** SITE HIGHLIGHTS 1. Editor’s Comment: The rise of dress ‘down’ Friday 2. Payroll tip: Rolled-up holiday pay 3. Homeworking blighted by ‘sweatshop’ conditions 4. Work afflicts the vocal chords 5. Any Answers: dismissal and sick leave, team […]
