HR embraces e-recruitment
E-recruitment looks to be taking off with latest findings revealing that 46% of HR professionals surveyed by Softworld HR & Payroll currently recruit at least 10% of their workforce via the internet.However, of the 100 HR & Payroll professionals surveyed in June who attended the Softworld HR & Payroll March 2004 event, only 24% envisaged […]
Be prepared for new dispute regulations, say Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice, the national umbrella organisation for Citizens Advice Bureaux is urging employers and workers to be prepared for new rules, tabled for implementation this Friday (1 October) on dealing with disputes at work.The new rules oblige employers to have legal minimum procedures in place for handling grievances, dismissal and disciplinary actions.But the changes also […]
Minimum wage increase triggers fierce debate
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has lashed out at the CBI for being stuck in a National Minimum Wage ‘Groundhog Day’; the condemnation comes ahead of the rate rise for workers over 22 years to £4.85 up from £4.50 this Friday (1 October).The CBI have warned that businesses may not cope with further wage increases. […]
Editor’s Comment: HR – ‘Big hat no cattle’?
By Annie Hayes, HRZone EditorHR academic, Skinner once said that the personnel function was just a ‘big hat and no cattle’ purporting the view that the HR function makes a minor impact on organisations; Editor’s Comment takes stock of the criticisms and examines what the future may hold for the HR professional. The value of […]
EU falls short of employment target
The European Commission has criticised the EU for falling short of its employment targets, reports Personnel Today.Employment rates in the EU peaked at 63% in 2003 and showed no upwards movement, falling short of the 70% target. The outlook continues to look bleak with predictors saying that there will be limited employment growth in the […]
Ex-offenders offer vacancies solution
Professional body the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) say that taking on ex-offenders is the answer to unfilled vacancies. The labour market remains tight with record levels of low unemployment and high demand for skills and experience; ex-offenders offer a new pool of potential talent but say the CIPD the government needs to […]
Employers prepare to party at Christmas
Scrooge bosses will be outnumbered this year as latest findings show that 72% plan to throw a Christmas party.Researchers IRS Employment Review surveyed 124 organisations to establish the findings.Accepting employers are also recognising the changing face of Christmas with many reporting that they will also organise time off for employees wanting to celebrate other festivals […]
Softworld HR & Payroll – Exhibitor list
The Softworld HR and payroll show is back this year. The two-day event will be held on 20-21 October 2004, Hall 12, NEC, Birmingham See Softworld for further details including event highlights.Below is a list of the HR and payroll providers exhibiting at the HR & Payroll Softworld event. Next to each is the stand […]
Feature: Top ten attendance tips
By Peter Stanway, Personnel Consultant at Professional Personnel Consultants Peter Stanway presents his top tips for managing attendance; the tips referred to are derived from a 1994 Industrial Society survey. These tips should be read in order of importance, as in my experience time has done nothing to change this ranking.1. Accurate recordingThis is crucial […]
Labour dangles the voting carrot with paternity proposals
Paternity pay for eligible employees currently stands at two weeks pay at £102.80 per week or 90% of average earnings if that is less than £100; revealed Labour plans show a big increase of pay up from the statutory levels to 90% of current earnings.As well as upping paternity pay, plans to extend maternity pay […]
Tribunal wins are hollow victory
Claimants are struggling to recover Tribunal awards from employers says charity Citizens Advice Bureaux who are calling upon the Department of Constitutional Affairs and the Department of Trade and Industry to undertake an urgent joint review of the enforcement of Employment Tribunal awards.According to the organisation, evidence suggests that non-payment of Employment Tribunal awards is […]
Working time reforms slammed
Tabled reforms for the Working Time Directive received a battering yesterday from employers’ organisation the CBI and the Trades Union Congress (TUC).European Commissioners met in Brussels on Wednesday to discuss changes to the existing Working Time Directive. The proposed changes would give trade unions a veto over average working weeks of more than 48 hours […]
HR encouraged to nominate enterprising youngsters
Enterprising Young Brits, a Daily Mail competition supported by Lloyds TSB is encouraging HR to nominate young, enterprising employees.The awards will be presented on the first day of Enterprise Week (15-21 November). Entrants must be under the age of 30 on the date of submission. Candidates for the teen category should be aged 20 or […]
Fatigue hits workers
Latest research shows that workers in the UK are too tired to take exercise, socialize or focus on family life.The poll conducted by recruitment group Jobs@Pertemps found that of the 500 workers quizzed two in five were unable to go to the gym or take exercise because of tiredness. Hitting the treadmill wasn’t the only […]
Feature: Spotting future leaders
By Tim Bradley, managing director of Pecaso UK In the past, many companies, usually driven by shareholder demand or company re-structure, scouted for new leaders outside their own organisations. They look for industry troubleshooters, who swoop in, enforce organisational reform and swoop out again. What effect this leadership strategy has on staff morale, no one […]
HR gender pay gap revealed
Women managers working in the HR sector have dropped four places in the female earnings league table and are earning on average £8,000 less than male colleagues; according to a new survey.The National Management Salary Survey published by the Chartered Management Institute shows that women HR managers have an average pay rise of less than […]
Total motivation show takes place
The Total Motivation Show made its debut this week; the two day event held at Olympia, London exhibiting yesterday and today is the first of its kind to showcase the UK’s full service performance and motivation consultancies. The show organisers say it is the first show to focus on changing behaviour, getting customers to buy […]
Retail staff struggle against violence
The latest retail crime figures by industry body the British Retail Consortium (BRC) shows that violence against retail workers is on the increase.Despite rising investment in crime prevention in the sector violence against staff rose by 17%. A huge £960 million has been spent on tackling the issue, a rise of 78% from 2002.Verbal abuse […]
People management awards short-list revealed
Six businesses will be fighting it out for the 2004 People Management prize; the winner will be revealed at the annual Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) exhibition this October.The award recognises excellence in the field of people management and development.Competition was fierce this year with the award receiving the largest number of entries […]
HR Zone Members Newswire #66 – Dreamers yearn for £37k
================================================================ HR Zone Members Newswire Issue 66 21 September 2004 http://www.hrzone.co.uk ================================================================ SITE HIGHLIGHTS ***** SITE HIGHLIGHTS ***** SITE HIGHLIGHTS 1. Dreamers yearn for GDP 37k 2. Childbearers face discrimination 3. Employment Relations Bill gets Royal Assent 4. Feature: Understanding emotional intelligence 5. Any Answers: Cosmetic surgery time off SITE HIGHLIGHTS ***** SITE HIGHLIGHTS ***** […]
