Line managers taking HR responsibilities on board
HR is successfully devolving responsibilities to line managers, but one in ten employees would rather quit than discuss difficult workplace issues with their boss, according to a Snowdrop Systems survey. Four in ten employees avoid raising concerns because they believe they won’t be followed up, while 60% dread conversations about salary increases or promotions.
Community feature: Introducing…
HR Zone profiles Shaun Dunphy, Project and Process Manager at MCI’s EMEA HR Service Centre, discussing his career transition from engineering to HR, the evolution of the HR profession, and the importance of balancing strategic and transactional HR responsibilities.
Do employees think executives have something to hide?
Executives should increase transparency about their pay and targets to maintain employee confidence, warns a corporate communications expert. Media scrutiny is intensifying, and secrecy risks damaging staff morale and company performance.
Performance measurement
Research into employee and HR practitioner experiences with performance measurement seeks survey participants. Share your insights on how performance measurement impacts workplace practices and employee outcomes.
Providing effective relocation support
Effective employee relocation requires a clear mobility policy, formal candidate selection processes, and reliable support services. HR professionals should align relocation programs with business objectives while emphasizing the link between assignments and career development.
E-HR can deliver real value
E-HR systems can streamline HR operations and create value for employees and businesses, but success depends on proper implementation, clear communication of benefits, and involving employees in the deployment process from the start.
Business efficiency and HR – survey results published
A recent survey of HR professionals reveals that HR departments are leading technology adoption within organizations, despite data protection concerns, to improve operational efficiency and business impact.
Giving managers confidence is key to freeing up HR time
HR professionals spend excessive time on administrative tasks, leaving little capacity for strategic work. By providing managers with accessible, 24/7 access to best-practice guidance and tools for handling discipline, performance, and absence management, organizations can free up HR time while ensuring consistent employee treatment and boosting manager confidence.
Advertising feature: COLT Stream – effective training delivery for all your employees
COLT Stream is a managed streaming media service that enables organizations to upload, store, and distribute training videos and corporate communications on-demand or live. Accessible anytime, anywhere, it eliminates the need for in-person training sessions while offering secure storage, flexible control, and interactive media enhancements for effective employee learning.
Community feature: Introducing…
Meet Dianne Miles, HR Manager at Rollalong Ltd in Dorset. In this community feature, she shares her career journey from HR Administrator to HR Manager, her CIPD qualification experience, and advice for aspiring HR professionals on combining theoretical and practical knowledge.
Community feature: Introducing…
HR Zone’s community feature interviews Debra Artlett, an HR Officer at NGJ who transitioned into HR from a secretarial role after covering maternity leave in 1997. She discusses her 15-year career journey, the evolving importance of HR in organizational decisions, and offers advice for aspiring HR professionals.
Half of all organisations have no drugs and alcohol policy, finds survey
A survey by the Chartered Management Institute found that half of UK organisations lack drugs and alcohol policies, despite significant workplace costs including 14 million lost working days annually from alcohol-related issues. While 27 percent of organizations report drug misuse problems and managers recognize employer responsibility for education, only 19 percent address the issue proactively.
Effective online recruitment takes more than a careers website
Online recruitment success requires more than a careers website. While the internet is a powerful recruitment tool, effective hiring demands attention to the entire process—from job design and candidate sourcing to assessment and selection—alongside proper implementation of screening and assessment tools.
International HR Support.
CIPD members can access SHRM’s Global Forum through a partnership agreement, gaining resources on international HR issues and legislation. SHRM, the world’s largest HR association with over 170,000 members, offers valuable guidance for HR professionals managing multiple countries or US-based operations.
Company car feature: Block Exemption ruling and what it means for the fleet operator
The EU’s Block Exemption ruling lift opens vehicle distribution and maintenance to greater competition from October 2003. Fleet operators can expect multi-franchise dealerships, price harmonization across Europe, and significant growth in independent servicing outlets offering cost-effective alternatives to franchised dealers.
Community feature: Introducing…
HR Zone’s community feature spotlights Jacqui Mann, HR Manager at Integra NeuroSciences, who shares her career journey from secretary to senior management team member. Mann discusses the evolution of HR, the importance of professional qualifications, and why she considers it a rewarding and varied career path.
Inland Revenue form P11D: what and why and when?
Form P11D is used to notify the Inland Revenue of non-cash employee benefits and certain expenses that have tax and national insurance implications. While cash wages go through payroll with PAYE deductions, the P11D reports items like company cars, medical insurance, and business expenses that must be taxed, though employees can claim corresponding relief.
An open and shut case – contributed feature
HR technology investment can deliver significant financial returns—reducing turnover by 1% annually saves large companies over £200,000, while improving staff efficiency by just 0.5% saves £250,000 yearly. The challenge lies in convincing company boards to fund these systems, requiring a compelling business case built on measurable metrics and proven ROI.
Employment Act legislation – the latest views on flexible working, equal pay and more…
The Employment Act 2002 introduced significant changes to UK workplace legislation, including new flexible working rights and equal pay requirements. Recent surveys show employers have concerns about implementation, particularly regarding recruitment decisions and operational complexity, though some organizations are expanding flexible benefits options for employees.
Flexible working being backed by bosses, says DTI
A DTI survey shows flexible working legislation is unlikely to burden organizations, with nine out of ten employers reporting minimal or no implementation costs. The study found that 77% of employee requests for flexible arrangements were approved, though most employers still prioritize business needs when considering such requests.
