Businesses unprepared for human capital measurement
Businesses are unprepared for human capital measurement yet they need better measures to unleash performance gains and keep shareholders happy. The Taking Measures report by Penna Board Partnership, says that 82% business leaders, surveyed from 200 UK companies, now acknowledge that HCM is fundamental to the success of the business. Further, 80% of business leaders […]
HR Tip – A promotion that failed
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 promoted a man to a team leader position a few weeks ago, but it just is not working out. What can we do? Can we fire him? A: You are dealing […]
HR is struggling to adopt strategic approach to performance management
New research suggests that performance management in the UK is still concentrated at an individual level, despite industry claims that personal appraisals are driven by organisational objectives. The survey, conducted by PeopleSoft, found that 83% of HR departments claim performance management is linked to organisational objectives, yet only 1% actually use targets governed by the […]
Speakers from public sector share HRIS experiences at Softworld
Visitors to the Softworld HR & Payroll event (3-4 March 2004, Grand Hall, Olympia, London) can hear how two government organisations have successfully implemented HR and payroll systems across the board. Following a Welsh theme, this year’s educational programme features case study presentations from both The National Assembly for Wales and Rhondda Cynon Taff County […]
Any Answers questions on HRIS systems
To tie in with this month’s theme on HRIS systems, we take a look at E-HR-related topics that HR Zone members have been discussing in the Any Answers area of the site. Here’s a selection… Setting up an HRIS systemHas anyone out there used an HRIS “as standard” / standard configuration / “out of the […]
Firms frightened to speak out about employing refugees
Employers that take on refugees who have been granted permission to stay in the UK are often impressed with the calibre of their work – but frightened to publicise the fact that they employ them, for fear of negative publicity. Institute for Employment Studies research, carried out on behalf of the Employability Forum, looked at […]
TUPE or DUPED?
Esther Smith, Associate Solicitor at Thomas Eggar, considers how employers and employees can be protected under forthcoming business transfer reforms. Business transfers are a significant feature of modern business, with mergers and acquisitions and contracting out of services a frequent occurrence. For any such transfer to be successful, the parties need to know where they […]
March’s themes on HR Zone
HR Zone will continue to publish a range of information on a variety of HR topics but we also plan to bring you a monthly focus on some of the key subjects you’ve told us you’re interested in.Throughout March, HR Zone will be publishing news, features and case studies that focus on the advice and […]
Paternity Leave
looking to find out what other companies are doing with regards to paternity leave, are you paying full pay or are employees expected to take the statutory benefit?I am looking to implement a policy and want to have a better understanding of what seems reasonable? jane hayward
Workers increasingly “up-manage” to gain promotion
More promotions than ever result from people actively managing their own managers these days, with half of all promotions occurring this way, according to a reed.co.uk survey of 5000 workers.Next down the list came those who said their promotion was completely unexpected (chosen by a quarter), while 17% said their promotion resulted from a direct […]
Case study: Improving retention at the Veterans Health Association
After recognising that a talent shortage at the Veterans Health Association (VHA) was imminent and that it could have a disastrous impact on the organisation, the VHA chose to investigate why employees were leaving and, most importantly to see what steps they could take to improve retention. Identifying the talent shortage The VHA (in the […]
Case law: Psychiatric injury and discrimination law
The Court of Appeal has confirmed that an employee can recover compensation for psychiatric injury resulting from an employer's act of race discrimination, even where the employee's reaction is unforeseeable and extreme. Jacqueline McCluskey, Senior Associate at Dundas & Wilson summarises the case and what this means in practice for employers. The Court of […]
New strategy to tackle ill health arising from work
A new Health & Safety Commission (HSC) strategy to improve future standards of workplace health and safety has been launched, with an emphasis on tackling ill health arising from work.Minister for Work, Des Browne said: “Great strides have already been made on safety improvements and I want to see similar progress on occupational health. The […]
New laws to increase homeworkers’ pay
Up to 170,000 homeworkers could get more money under new minimum wage regulations.The changes will mean that home and piece workers will have to be paid at a rate that is linked to the National Minimum Wage. Homeworkers are employed by a wide range of companies in a variety of roles, including packing greeting cards, […]
2004 pay rises
Pay increases during 2004 are expected to be at an average of 3.4% (median 3.3%), according to research by consultants Watson Wyatt. Actual average pay rises during 2003 at the 118 companies included in Watson Wyatt’s 2004 Salary Budget Survey Report were also reported as 3.4%. These ranged from 3.8% for directors and senior managers […]
HR Tip – Fixing holidays
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: Are we entitled to fix holidays for our employees rather than let them take them when they choose? A: You certainly can fix as many of the holidays as you wish for […]
Softworld feature: Outsourcing HR processes – Q&As with Sharhabeel Lone
Sharhabeel, a SAKS Consulting Partner and visiting Fellow in Entrepreneurship and Business Leadership at the University of London, will be speaking at the free Softworld HR & Payroll seminar on outsourcing ROI based HR processes. In a preview to the seminar, Sharhabeel shares his views on the latest trends in outsourcing. HR Zone: Does HR […]
Softworld case study: Implementing a new HR system at the National Assembly for Wales
The National Assembly for Wales recently replaced its existing HR system with a new one in order to allow its 4000 staff to maintain their own records online. Tony Bracey, who headed up the project team, shares his experiences with HR Zone members. Why did you need to implement a new HR system?Replacing the existing […]
Maximising the benefits and ROI of e-learning
Too many companies are missing the major benefits of e-learning through poor introduction and management, argues Steve Dineen, Chief Executive of fuel Group. The potential benefits of e-learning are now widely accepted. Training staff online has the potential to help companies create massive savings, gain far better value from their training budgets and even generate […]
Data Protection Act
How are HR professionals affected by the Data Protection Act and Part 4 of the Employment Practices Data Protection Code? Stewart Room, a data protection law specialist at Rowe Cohen Solicitors, takes a closer look. The work of HR professionals brings them into regular contact with the Data Protection Act 1998. To recap, the Act […]
