Research reveals big difference in minimum wage rates across Europe
New research carried out by the Federation of European Employers reveals a big difference in the amount of the minimum wage workers can expect to earn across Europe. Employees in the Russian Federation should take home a minimum of $14 a month, while at the other end of the scale, workers in Luxembourg can expect […]
Pay awards ‘back on the way up’, finds research
Latest research published by LexisNexis IRS and conducted by the IRS Pay Databank finds that average pay settlements have increased slightly since the end of last year to reach 2.9%, the highest average figure since November 2001.Despite this, pay increases continue to be moderate, with the average settlement remaining below 3% for over 3 years. […]
Oracle HR
We are planning to roll out Oracle from our parent company in the USA into Europe. Currently we operate in 6 European countries with 200+ employees (predominently UK) and are implementing the HR and payroll modules ahead of the rest.Anyone able to share experiences and maybe help us see some of the pitfalls before we […]
The importance of resource management – featured article
In this featured article written by Dave Inman, Business Development Director, Qikker Solutions Ltd, the author looks at why using systems to manage the resource you have is the key to retaining your key employees in these difficult times. We all know that a caring employer is the Holy Grail – but how many employers […]
What is online recruitment?
In this piece written for HR Zone, David Silverman, Managing Director of online recruitment specialists HR Portal looks at some of the key options for those considering advertising online for the first time, and offers some advice on avoiding possible pitfalls. Online recruitment uses the power of the internet to match people to jobs. Fundamentally, […]
Is your firm ready for Euro 4?
In this short piece contributed by lease hire experts Tusker, Helen Owen looks briefly at the introduction of a legislation which could mean a big reduction for companies currently paying company-car related tax bills. If you are a fleet manager looking to impress your Finance Department – take a look at the impact of the […]
London congestion charging – find out what you need to know!
On Monday February 17 2003, London will become the first major city to charge car users in a central area a toll to drive within it. With the impact on both employers, employees and individuals a potentially huge one, we take a brief look at some of the key facts surrounding the scheme, and list […]
Retaining talented staff in the public sector
Sue Harley, Managing Director of IQdos, reveals practical ways to keep public sector staff happy and loyal. Retaining talented staff members is vital for the continued success of public sector programmes and projects. As your greatest asset, employees need to know they are valued, respected and rewarded, not just told. You might be surprised at […]
Equal pay deadline looms as companies fail to audit pay arrangements
New legislation affecting the way claims under the Equal Pay Act are carried out could catch employers on the hop, according to a legal employment specialist.As of April 2003, employees will be able to present their employer with a questionnaire to establish whether they are able to make a claim under the Equal Pay Act. […]
Maximising the performance and value of Interim Managers
Jeremy Tipper, managing director of Capital Resource Consulting explains how to make the best of interim management. Interims are valuable resources that can bring their wealth of experience to help you resolve business critical issues. However, often companies are disappointed by the performance of the Interim, complain that they ‘have not delivered’ and therefore have […]
Softworld preview: Questions and answers with Mark Grice, IBM
As part of our Softworld HR and Payroll exhibition preview, HR Zone posed questions to Mark Grice, Management Consultant, IBM Business Consulting Services, who’ll be speaking on the subject of ‘negotiating a software system with your supplier’. Find out more about the exhibition here. HR Zone: Do you need a big budget to consider e-HR? […]
Softworld preview: Questions and answers with Ian Wells, PA Consulting Group
At the Softworld HR and Payroll show later this month, Ian Wells and Bill Whetstone from the PA Consulting Group will be giving a presentation on selecting and implementing an HR information and payroll system. Here, we put some specific questions to Ian Wells on the subject. HR Zone: Is it worth putting in place […]
Featured interview: James Amner, HR Product Manager, Microsoft Business Solutions
What skills and technical knowledge do HR professionals need to get to grips with e-HR systems? What’s in store for e-HR in 2003? To mark the launch of the new-look site, HR Zone asked James Amner, HR Product Manager for Microsoft Business Solutions to answer these and other key questions for us around the subject […]
The HR minefield: winning the war for talent – feature
Rick Bacon, managing director at Parity, looks at several aspects of ‘the war for talent’, including identifying organisation requirements, selection and testing of potential employees and possible sources of candidates. ‘War for talent’. Yesterday’s news? On the contrary, for many organisations, the battle is still raging. Changes in economic conditions, resulting in organisational retrenchment and […]
Complaining about stress is bad for careers – research
Research by Cubiks reveals that stress is still a taboo subject in today’s workplace. A susceptibility to stress is very much considered to be a weakness that employees cannot afford to highlight without fear of repercussions. Findings– Complaining of stress will damage your career prospects –76% of survey respondents thought that their career prospects would […]
Work patterns affect your health – research
According to work by the <a href="http://www.iser.essex.ac.uk/" target=”_blank”>Institute of Social and Economic Research, people who work up to 15 hours a week have higher levels of job satisfaction than full-timers. People on seasonal or casual contracts, however, are less happy: both men and women in such circumstances report lower levels of job satisfaction and higher […]
1000 great quotes for business, management and training: opportunity
Management development providers GNP publish a monthly set of handy 'quotable quotes' for anyone to use in presentations, speeches or training sessions. Arranged into 100 'themes' including vision, change, leadership, teamwork, communication, motivation and innovation. TrainingZONE has arranged to bring you the quotes on a regular basis. This month the theme is "opportunity". "If opportunity […]
Women continue to miss out on training – research
Some two million working women in the UK may be missing out on opportunities to develop their careers, whilst their male counterparts take the lead, according to research out today. A survey commissioned by management training provider Cambridge Online Learning, revealed that twice as many women as men have missed out on training due largely […]
Pay settlements fall
Pay settlements fell to 2.5% in the three months to December 2002, according to independent analysts Industrial Relations Services (IRS). This is 0.5 percentage points down on the level recorded in the previous rolling quarter to November and the lowest seen since July 2002. The downturn in this ‘whole economy’ measure in part reflects the […]
Effects of medication in the workplace – report
New research published by the Health and Safety Executive looks at the effects of medication prescribed for anxiety and depression on working life. It was commissioned by HSE in response to an increase in the numbers of people suffering with anxiety and depression in recent years, leading to widespread use of medication to treat these […]
