More Christmas parties planned to raise employee morale, finds survey
15 per cent of organisations are using parties more than they were 12 months ago in spite of current economic uncertainty, according to a nationwide survey by Reed.More than one in six are using Christmas parties more this year than last to help motivate people, according to Reed’s research amongst nearly 200 organisations, as employers […]
Does winter affect performance?
According to research by Office Angels, 80% of office workers claim the lack of natural light during December and January leads to the ‘winter blues’ and has a direct impact on their work performance.The survey of 1,000 office workers shows that the majority of office workers suffer from the milder symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder […]
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A third of employees are not committed, finds survey
More than a third of employees (35 per cent) worldwide admit to having low levels of commitment to both the job they do and the company they work for, according to the Employee Commitment Report 2002 by Taylor Nelson Sofres. It suggests that more than a third of the world’s companies are failing to get […]
Implementing your HR or payroll system – presenting a business case
At the CIPD conference 2002, Jennifer Denson of Microsoft Business Solutions gave a presentation giving ‘a practical insight into choosing the right HR and payroll application for a positive impact on the bottom line.’Whether implementing a new system, or putting one in place for the first time, Denson highlighted the fact that many HR professionals […]
Are fathers the answer to childcare shortages?
An alliance of organisations, the Equal Opportunities Commission, the Fawcett Society and Fathers Direct, representing women’s equality and supporters of active fatherhood has urged the Government to tackle Britain’s childcare crisis by offering fathers greater work flexibility. The three organisations have published a report, “Men and women: who looks after the children?”, outlining how improved […]
Accountants are slightly less boring than the rest of us!, finds new study
Contrary to stereotypes, accountants are actually the profession with the most get up and go according to research from Australian winemakers Lindemans. Apparently the number-crunchers are most likely to socialise mid-week, play more sport, watch the least TV, have more sex, and spice things up in the kitchen too with the most varied mix to […]
Employees ‘happier at the weekend’ shock!
Employees in Britain report higher levels of satisfaction in their work and lower levels of mental stress if interviewed on a Friday or a Saturday rather than on other days of the week, according to research by Dr Mark Taylor of the Institute for Social and Economic Research (ISER) at the University of Essex. The […]
Higher fines for health and safety failures
The Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) report for 2001/02, identifies almost 900 companies, organisations and individuals convicted of health and safety offences during 2001/2002, more than 84 per cent of cases brought. The average fine increased by 39 per cent, from £8,790 in 2000/01 to £12,194 in 2001/02. This rise is mainly due to a […]
Employees feel barred from basic benefits, finds survey
Over half of the UK's employees (55%) do not feel entitled to basic workplace courtesies like being able to talk to their colleagues about anything other than work, according to new research by youatwork. Despite the fact that, as a nation, we spend more time with our work colleagues than any other country in Europe, […]
10 top tips for retaining talent
These tips were contributed by Sue Harley, Managing Director of IQdos. 1) Be clear about what you are trying to achieveWhat are your business goals? Do you have an inspiring vision for staff? Successful companies are those that know why they are in business and what they stand for. 2) CommunicationRegular communication is vital. […]
Companies fail to measure human capital, finds survey
A new report by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) suggests that company accounts currently record the costs associated with people, but not the benefits they bring, in spite of the “people are out greatest asset” mantra. The report shows that human capital, while fundamental to organisational success, cannot be the subject of […]
Networking still the main route to re-employment
According to research by DBM on re-employment in the high-tech sector, although many professionals use internet job boards, networking remains the most successful solution. FindingsThe median time to re-employment in the technology industry was three months – slightly less than the general population (3.2 months).In contrast to other industries, high technology individuals over 50 fared […]
90% unaware of employment law on age, finds survey
According to a survey by Age Concern, 90% of Britones are unaware that it is currently legal under UK law for their employer to sack them on the grounds of their age. The charity is embarking on a major campaign to win business support to challenge ageism. Nearly a third of over 50s are currently […]
Bad news day – feature
Delivering bad news is always a challenge, but it goes with the territory for managers. Lud Romano, managing director of Alive Communications, gives his top tips for preventing, managing and communicating bad news. It’s a fact that there will always be the potential for bad news but it doesn’t always have to spell disaster, there […]
Unequal pay spreads discontent
Women regard lack of parity in pay scales as a major form of sexual discrimination. In a recent survey by Alexander Lloyd of women in accountancy, insurance and general business occupations, almost half the women interviewed working in the general business sector cited lower pay or pay scales for women as a major issue for […]
SAP Introduces E-Recruiting Capability for Human Capital Management
Shell Among Companies to Roll Out New Functionality to Increase Quality and Efficiency of Recruitment and Talent Relationship Management WALLDORF, Germany — Nov. 6, 2002 — SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today announced the delivery of automated, Internet-based e-recruiting capabilities in its industry-leading human resources solution mySAP™ Human Resources (mySAP HR). mySAP HR E-Recruiting comprises the […]
It’s National Stress Awareness Day!
Thawareness day is organised for the fifth year running by the International Stress Management Association UK (ISMAUK), in association with AXA Insurance. The theme for 2002 is “Managing Stress in an Ever-changing World”. The aim is to educate businesses and individuals about the positive steps they can take to reduce stress – and so achieve […]
Employers fail to act on workplace harassment
According to the latest report from the national equality group, the Wainwright Trust, many employers don’t learn from their own and others’ mistakes with regard to harassment. “Picking up the pieces: how organisations manage the aftermath of harassment complaints” criticises employers for their “almost pathological reluctance to admit mistakes” and “to try to ensure they […]
Incentives called for to boost pensions
The Association of British Insurers is urging the government to consider further incentives to boost pension saving in the workplace. The ABI’s call for action comes as new, independent research by IFF Research and Continental Research, reveals:– 16 million people are not confident that their income in retirement will be sufficient.– 9 million are less […]
