Firms ambivalent on effects of equal opportunities legislation
According to a survey published this month nearly two-thirds (63 per cent) of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK feel that Equal Opportunities legislation has no impact of their business. The research, which was carried out by Template Surveys on behalf of business consultancy SGS Consulting, found that identical proportions of SMEs […]
Pensions – more warnings, more alarming figures and more calls for action
This week the rumblings from all sides on pensions have risen to a roar. We have already reported on the CIPD’s warning that changing pension arrangements can make employees distrust their employers, and we noted the National Association of Pension Funds’ explanation of the root of the problem. Now more voices are being raised about […]
Executives’ attitudes to safety
The results of a study conducted by MORI for the British Safety Council have been released. “Attitudes of Britain’s Captains of Industry” asked business leaders about their attitudes towards safety measures and legislation.FindingsCreating profit for shareholders and increasing customer satisfaction were the top corporate objectives cited. One in six single out improving safety in the […]
Companies fail to use knowledge
The CIPD is urging companies to put the collective knowledge of their employees to better use, in a report, Managing knowledge workers: the HR dimension.According to this view, employers need to work harder at encouraging employees to share their knowledge, and ensuring that key know-how isn’t lost when workers leave. The report gives practical examples […]
Put your feet up, it’s National Slacker Day!
Confused and worn down by all the days and weeks devoted to illnesses, conditions, inequalities and injustices? You might be relieved to hear that today is National Slacker Day.The second annual event is aimed at encouraging people to stay in bed and do absolutely nothing – all in the name of good health. As organisers […]
Risk to pensions growing
More and more companies are closing access to final salary pension schemes, and many are ending them altogether, even for existing members, in favour of defined contribution schemes, and so shifting the investment risk to employees. The former social security minister Frank Field has added his voice to those warning that this trend has serious […]
Many managers ignorant of the skills and performance of staff
New research by Benchmark for Netengines has suggested a worrying lack of awareness by managers. 100 HR managers/directors from companies between 500 – 5000+ employees were questioned about their knowledge of staff, their current staff sourcing, resourcing and deployment processes, including skills, accreditation, and ability to re-deploy staff internally.According to the results, one in five […]
Assessment tool
My organisation is developing a new assessment tool to be used by Employment Advisors in order to assist jobseekers on the best personal training programme siutable for them. Appreciate to receive any assessment tool being currently used with jobseekers and an assessment of the success rate of using this tool. John Camilleri
CIPD warns on distrust over pensions
In the midst of the current panic over the end of final salary pensions and the inadequate provision which many people have made for retirement, The CIPD has warned companies that abolishing final salary pension schemes for employees who are already building up entitlements under them could seriously damage the ‘psychological contract’ between employers and […]
HR Zone Any Answers Digest #1 – Mentoring schemes, marketing training, combatting prejudice
================================================================= HRZONE Any Answers Digest – Issue 1 Tuesday 19 February 2002 http://www.hrzone.co.uk/anyanswers=================================================================********** THIS WEEK’S TOPICS ***** THIS WEEK’S TOPICS ********** Setting up mentoring schemes… externally marketing training… garden leave… managing disciplinaries… identifying prejudice********** THIS WEEK’S TOPICS ***** THIS WEEK’S TOPICS ********** Welcome to the very first edition of HRZone’s Any Answers Digest.Every two weeks […]
Payback clause – EU legislation (Further Education Policy)
Since Susan posted her comments I have been trying to find more details. Eventually went through to the legal advice service of the CIPD and they say there is no alteration under EU legilsation that they know of. Could this area be clarified please, I am in the process of up-dating my policies and procedures […]
qualifications in personnel
qualifications for personnel from basic, details of courses and what where they are and what prices they are.thankyouTracy CunninghamPayroll Supervisor tracy cunningham
How do I cater for individual differences through an employee development strategy
Our co doesn’t have an employee development strategy as such but I have been asked to find out how to cater for individual differences once it is up and running Donna Westlake
Pay awards are based on personalities
According to nationwide survey respondents, pay awards are based more on the employee/manager relationship than on ability. The latest report on reward by the CIPD and the Reward Group, “Views on Pay Management”, aimed to find out how fair personnel professionals considered pay within their organisations. It is based on interviews with 1,300 CIPD members […]
Data Protection
We are a small export compnay in London and the Data Protection Act is a mind-field. What should our policy look at and what really needs to be implemented!Help Me Marlene Husbands-Alexander
EU legislation planned to boost the standing of temps
The Financial Times reports on a leaked draft document from the EU which sets out plans to give temps the same rights as permanent employees to pensions, pay, time off, any health insurance plans and a range of other benefits. The UK has already agreed to give fixed term employees equal rights to pay and […]
Tips on good time management
This item was provided by Accountingweb. Time management was one of the top options in AccountingWEB’s New Year resolution poll. Professional training expert Viv Cole came up with some surprising responses to commonly held assumptions about time management. Always have a tidy deskWhile a tidy desk can help you work more effectively by eliminating distractions, […]
Reward packages prove less than satisfying
The CIPD’s annual survey on reward management shows that packages may meet business objectives, but they fail to match personal needs. Around 1000 organisations employing a total of 4,764,069 people responded to this year’s survey, which also suggests that reward and benefits packages in the private sector are becoming more individualistic and concentrated on senior […]
Childcare costs becoming prohibitive
The price of childcare has soared, according to a national survey of the cost of nurseries, childminders and after school clubs. The research was compiiled by the national childcare charity, Daycare Trust, and supported by Accor Childcare Vouchers. It suggests that there is only one childcare place for every seven children under eight in the […]
Employees get access to more records
The final draft of the new code of practice on employee records is now available, from the Office of the Information Commissioner. It radically extends employees’ rights to see records kept on them by employers. For a £10 fee, employees will be able to ask to see nearly any record that mentions them, including “sickness […]
