Nice recruitment site, shame about the CVs!
UK employers increasingly favor online recruitment sites, with 44% planning to boost spending and 46% considering future use. However, a third of employers report too many unsuitable CVs, with 78% avoiding candidate databases, highlighting the need for recruitment sites to improve quality control and specialization.
National Learning Disability Week
National Learning Disability Week 2001 (June 18-24) focuses on choice and independence for people with learning disabilities. Mencap highlights how lack of choice in decisions, living situations, and daily activities limits opportunities, while a series of national events, research, and media campaigns raise public awareness about discrimination in employment, education, and healthcare.
DTI: Ministerial Responsibilities
The UK Department of Trade and Industry ministerial team comprises the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry and five Ministers of State overseeing e-commerce, employment relations, trade and investment, industry and energy, and science and innovation, along with three Parliamentary Under-Secretaries managing small business, competition and consumers, and scientific affairs.
Congratulations to AccountingWEB!
AccountingWEB has won the best business website award at the 2001 New Media Age Effectiveness Awards in London. With over 140,000 members globally, the site is recognized as the largest and most successful online resource serving the accountancy community in the UK, US, and Netherlands.
So, How do you motivate people?
Discover how to truly motivate your team during challenging times. This article explores why traditional motivational speaking falls short and reveals the two key rules for genuine employee motivation: understanding that motivation comes from within, and matching solutions to acknowledged needs.
How to: Understand voice recognition applications
Voice recognition technology converts spoken words into digital data using pattern recognition, comparing your speech to stored patterns in the software’s memory. Modern applications enable continuous, natural dictation at speeds up to 120 words per minute, with capabilities extending beyond text processing to command and control of various computer applications.
When unemployment falls and wage inflation rises
Wage inflation jumped to 5.3% across all sectors in April as unemployment fell, prompting calls for interest rate cuts from business and union leaders. However, the combination of rising wages, labor shortages, and increased public spending could fuel inflation risks that the Bank of England may need to address.
Further Details of Appointments and Responsibilities In Work and Pensions
The Department of Work and Pensions announces ministerial responsibilities under Secretary of State Alistair Darling. Key roles include Nick Brown overseeing structural unemployment and welfare-to-work programs, Ian McCartney managing pensions policy, Malcolm Wicks handling work-related benefits, Pat Hollis directing child support and family services, and Maria Eagle leading disability policy initiatives.
New DES Minister gets to work on AS level concerns
The new Education and Skills Secretary has commissioned an urgent review of A level reforms after concerns about excessive student assessment burdens. The review will examine implementation issues and the particularly problematic Key Skills qualification ahead of next autumn’s exams.
Threat of Rail Strikes
The RMT union representing UK rail workers has called for one-day strikes on 25 June and 4 July, demanding changes to railway operating rules that it claims downgrade the role of guards. Railway companies deny they can change the rules and say they’re prepared to challenge the strike action in court.
Workshop report: Consultants: Why and when do we need them?
This workshop explores when organizations should hire consultants and what makes engagements successful. Participants discuss how clear project specifications, defined outcomes, and strong client-consultant communication are essential, while poor planning and lack of accountability often lead to failed projects.
Government Responsibilities after the Reshuffle
Following a government reshuffle, Tony Blair retained his position as Prime Minister, with Gordon Brown continuing as Chancellor of the Exchequer. The cabinet underwent significant changes across major departments including Foreign Affairs, Home Office, Defence, and Education, with new appointments made to key ministerial roles.
Restructuring Central Government
Two new government departments were created on June 8th following the recent election and Cabinet reshuffle: the Department for Work and Pensions, combining elements of Social Security and Education and Employment, and the Department for Education and Skills, formed mainly from the former Department for Education and Employment.
Pay settlements on an even keel
Private sector pay settlements cluster around 2.5 to 3.5 percent despite headline inflation dropping below 2 percent, according to the latest Incomes Data Services analysis of 128 pay reviews. Public sector April 2001 deals averaged 3.7 percent rises.
Sir John Harvey Jones – the interview
Sir John Harvey Jones, former ICI chairman and BBC’s “Troubleshooter” host, discusses leadership principles, the importance of broad business experience for young managers, and his critical assessment of Prime Minister Tony Blair’s management style and crisis handling abilities.
Recruiting people with disabilities: Are you aware of the issues?
Employers who recruit people with disabilities gain significant business advantages including access to a larger talent pool, reduced employee turnover, and improved team creativity. Legal compliance with disability discrimination laws is essential, as non-compliance can result in costly tribunal cases and reputational damage.
Jean Brading
Jean Brading is an HR and careers specialist with ten years of expertise in equal opportunities, diversity, and disability employment. She has delivered training to major organizations including the City of London Police and London Stock Exchange, and serves as an experienced employment expert witness in discrimination and personal injury cases.
Consultants: Why and when do we need them.
Consultants can be valuable assets or costly headaches. Learn why perceptions differ and how to maximize their value in your organization during this HR workshop examining the consultant’s role and best practices for engagement.
Redundancy? It’s not such bad news says survey.
A survey of over 3,000 redundant employees reveals that job loss isn’t as traumatic for families as traditionally assumed. Two in five respondents reported stronger relationships with their partners, and most felt financially secure due to home equity and family support systems.
Employers warn that LSC will be dominated by educationalists
The Engineering Employers’ Federation warns that the Learning and Skills Council risks being dominated by educationalists rather than employers, and calls for greater business influence on strategic decisions to ensure post-16 education and training reflects actual employer demand.
