Blair pushes for historic third term
Tony Blair delivered his address yesterday at the Labour Party’s annual conference promising to put hard-working families at the heart of the agenda.The Prime Minister promised action on pensions. A new system would be introduced, he said with the basic state pension at its ‘core’. Central to its success would be moving more people off […]
Feature: Focus on ‘Identity theft’
By Geoff Webster, CEO at FAST Corporate servicesIt is estimated that identity theft accounts for nearly 40% of all white collar crime in the UK and evidence suggests that there are few signs that the problem will go away; Geoff Webster discusses the issues outlining what to be wary of together with some suggestions of […]
Softworld HR & Payroll preview: New product launches
Softworld HR & Payroll will be taking place on 20-21 October 2004 Hall 12, NEC, Birmingham. As sponsors of the event, HR Zone will be publishing a range of updates and news from the event before, during and after it takes place. Featuring an exhibition of leading vendors, the show floor will play host to […]
One in four jobs to go at P&O
Less than a year after P&O announced 500 redundancies the shipping giant is admitting defeat in the face of declining booze cruise business; announcing yesterday that 1,200 jobs are to go along with eight ships and the closure of four out of its 13 routes.The biggest Channel ferry company blamed rising competition from budget airlines […]
HR Tip: Employing EU nationals
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: We recently engaged three men from Poland to do work in our factory. Poland recently joined the European Union so we assumed that we did not have to carry out employment verification […]
Softworld speaker to denounce technology benefits
David Halliday, senior partner at The Quo Group will tell HR professionals at the Softworld HR & Payroll event next month (20 – 21 October, NEC, Birmingham) that new technology and the training that often accompanies it is unlikely to change the behaviour of staff and the performance they deliver. Halliday argues that in fact, […]
How Did I Get Here? Irene Burwin, HMG Paint
All the previous career profiles can also be seen in the special How Did I Get Here? page.1. Current job titleHR and Training Manager2. Describe your initial training within the professionHands on – various short one day legal courses3. What positions have you held?Sales Administrator, Sales & Marketing Secretary, PA & HR Administrator, HR & […]
HR Zone Members Newswire #67 – ‘Big hat no cattle?’
================================================================ HR Zone Members Newswire Issue 67 28 September 2004 http://www.hrzone.co.uk ================================================================ SITE HIGHLIGHTS ***** SITE HIGHLIGHTS ***** SITE HIGHLIGHTS 1. Editor’s Comment: HR – ‘Big hat no cattle?’ 2. How Did I Get Here? Irene Burwin, HMG Paint 3. HR Charter: Part 10 – Where does HR go after outsourcing? 4. HR Tip: Employing […]
The New HR Charter: Part 10 – Where does HR go after outsourcing?
With a few notable exceptions HR outsourcing has so far not taken off in the UK as predicted. Where organisations have attempted to do so they have immediately hit up against the problem of redesigning messy and inefficient processes (e.g. streamlining the recruitment process, reducing the number of pay schemes in use). Trying to outsource […]
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 […]
