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…
Accountancy’s difficulty, HR’s opportunity? – CIPD feature
The crisis in accounting and why HR shouldn’t miss the chance.Tony Hope, visiting Professor of Accounting, INSEAD and Manchester Business School, is speaking at the CIPD’s annual conference in Harrogate. Here he introduces his subject: how HR could respond to the current crisis of confidence in accountancy.Read more about the conference and exhibition. Recent events […]
Young employees unrealistic about retirement age – CIPD survey
Featured at the annual Conference and Exhbition in Harrogate, the latest <a href="http://www.cipd.co.uk" target="_blank"Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) survey suggests shows that employees approaching retirement age are much more realistic than younger people about the age at which they expect to retire. The findings come in the light of the current “pensions crisis”, […]
Pensions revolution to come – CIPD preview
A combination of low unemployment, falling stock markets and a rising number of elderly have led to major changes to occupational pension schemes during the past couple of years. However these developments will pale in comparison with those envisaged by pensions expert, Geof Pearson, who will speak at this year’s CIPD annual national conference on […]
Single annual date planned for employment legislation
The DTI has responded positively to proposals by the Better Regulation Task Force that there should be a common commencement date when all employment changes take effect, by publishing a consultation document.David Arculus, chairman of the Better Regulation Task Force, said: “I am pleased that the DTI is acting so promptly on our recommendation for […]
Equal pay ‘a long way off’
Figures released today still show that the pay gap between women and men in Britain is still as wide as ever, with part-time women workers in particular penalised in their pay packets.The New Earnings Survey statistics for 2002, from the Office of National Statistics show that the gap between full-time workers pay has widened slightly. […]
82% of employers fear legal action on stress, finds survey
A new survey of 5,000 UK employers reveals that 82% of them feel vulnerable and at risk from being sued by their employees for causing workplace stress, discrimination, or for bullying. However only a third of the employers questioned by stress experts, Work Stress Management, knew about new legal guidance which could prevent them being […]
Do you manage diversity? Win an award…
It’s your last chance to enter your organisation in the 8th annual British Diversity Awards, to take place on Friday 22 November 2002.The British Diversity Awards publicly recognise successful programmes (or routine service and HR management) that organisations have implemented at work, not only toeliminate discrimination and disadvantage for under-represented groups, but also to gain […]
New pension proposed
A new Citizen’s Pension, worth £100 a week and rising in line with earnings has been propoesd by the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF).In a policy paper “Pensions – Plain and Simple” the NAPF sets out a number of key reforms which would boost incomes for the poorest pensioners, strip away complexity, encourage consumers […]
Internal meetings often not worth the time, finds survey
Over half the people questioned in a survey for Alive Communications’ Headlock service thought the time taken up by regular meetings was greater than the value actually gained from them. However, 83 per cent of respondents still felt regular internal meetings could actually help them do their job.Reflecting on meeting behaviour, nearly one in five […]
European Safety Week – combatting stress and bullying
The week beginning Monday 14th October is European Safety Week. The theme for this year is work-related stress. Tuesday 15th October has been declared Ban Bullying Day by Amicus, The Work Foundation, The Andrea Adams Trust and IRS Eclipse Publications. Amicus National Secretary Chris Ball said, “The purpose of Ban Bullying Day is to raise […]
