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 […]
Work gets in the way of breakfast
More and more of us are skipping breakfast or eating it at work, according to ‘Future Breakfast Solutions’, a new report published by Datamonitor for Reuters Business Insight. Office canteens are the big growth area in the breakfast market as employers are increasingly keen to encourage employees to arrive at work early, while retailers are […]
Dissatisfaction grows among older workers
Older workers, and women, tradiationally some of the most contented workers, are now much more critical of the conditions attached to their work and are particularly unhappy with their working hours, says the new 'Working in Britain' survey within the Future of Work Programme funded by the Economic and Social Research Council. In the early […]
Employees and board members are ignorant of each other – research
Only two in 10 office workers in the UK can name the board members of their company, while 87% of workers are unable to state the exact number of people on the board according to latest research from Office Angels. The research was conducted among 1,000 office workers in order to gauge the levels of […]
Letters considered more private than emails
The UK public has a greater respect for the privacy of posted letters than they do emails, according to the findings of a new survey by Indicii Salus. 83 per cent of those questioned said they believe that emails are “free to be read”, but would not consider opening a sealed envelope without invitation. However, […]
Employers feel social pressure on disability
UK employers are more likely to operate a disability policy because of social pressure rather than legislation, according to research published today in IRS Employment Review. One in four respondents (25%) ranked social responsibility as one of their main reasons for having a disability policy, compared with 16% in 2001.Although the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 […]
Consultation sought on new discrimination legislation
The DTI is inviting consultation on new legislation aimed at preventing discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and religion, and, in a longer timescale, on the grounds of age. Find out more…
