Blair calls for stronger public sector leadership
Prime Minister Tony Blair has called for stronger public sector leadership, welcoming research that identifies the need to improve recruitment, retention, and development of leaders across hospitals, schools, and local authorities to deliver more modern and efficient services.
‘We’ll keep you on file’
Explore whether being kept on file by employers actually leads to job opportunities, and understand the legal requirements around CV retention in recruitment processes.
Workshop report: Bullying in the Workplace
A workshop discussion on workplace bullying explores systemic issues including inadequate harassment policies, defensive company responses, and flawed investigation procedures. Participants examine how poor workplace culture, high staff turnover, and conflicts of interest in complaint handling undermine efforts to address bullying effectively.
Today is ……
Today is National Joe Day, an unofficial holiday celebrating anyone unhappy with their name who gets to be called Joe for the day. The post humorously highlights various quirky observances coming up this week, including Something On A Stick Day and Festival Of Smoke and Mirrors Day.
British Chamber sets business manifesto for the next government
The British Chambers of Commerce launched “Empowering Business,” a manifesto outlining 14 key priorities for the next government, including reducing tax and regulatory burdens on businesses, improving infrastructure, and addressing skills gaps. The demands include cutting payroll compliance costs by 20% and implementing regulatory budgets for government departments.
CBI: Parental part-time work rights are impractical and damaging
The CBI chief argues that giving parents a legal right to work part-time is impractical and would damage businesses, while warning that additional business rates could cost companies up to £750 million.
Minister: New Deal extension will mean more employment
Research shows New Deal job programs are 1.7 times more effective in pilot areas where participation is compulsory. Employment Minister Tessa Jowell announced the expanded program will become mandatory nationwide for those 25 and over on April 9, aiming to significantly reduce long-term unemployment.
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Launch of first ever national asbestos register
The UK’s first national asbestos register launches Friday, March 30th, creating a comprehensive database of buildings containing asbestos. AsbestosRegister.com will allow developers, surveyors, and builders to identify asbestos hazards before starting work, helping prevent unnecessary exposure deaths.
Chancellor launches IT training for next stage New Deal
The Chancellor launches Ambition: IT, a new initiative offering 5,000 job opportunities and IT training for unemployed people through leading technology companies including Cisco, IBM, and Microsoft. The program aims to address skills shortages and prepare workers for an economy where 90% of jobs will require IT skills within five years.
TUC Campaign: They call it Red Tape
The TUC launched a campaign contrasting employer criticism of new workplace rights as “red tape” with public support for paid holidays, maternity leave, minimum wage, and emergency time off. The campaign highlights that unpaid overtime costs UK workers £23 billion annually, far exceeding claimed regulatory burdens on business.
The Killer Op
Stock options fueled dotcom company failures by masking true compensation costs and creating perverse incentives. When share prices collapsed, founders and employees left for better opportunities, while suppliers demanded cash payment, suddenly doubling reported losses and exposing unsustainable business models built on equity-based compensation illusions.
Clocks go forward this weekend
Clocks go forward one hour at 1 am on Sunday 25 March as British Summer Time begins. They’ll be put back again on 28 October when Summer Time ends.
Jowell: Get into work, and then get on in work
Employment Minister Tessa Jowell launched a study showing workplace discrimination remains prevalent among lower-paid workers. She emphasized the need to improve job quality, work-life balance, and eliminate discrimination to achieve full employment while maintaining economic growth.
Learning how to develop better public services
The Public Service Leaders Scheme helps middle managers from the Civil Service, NHS, police, and local government develop leadership skills through cross-sector collaboration. Using action learning, mentoring, and secondments, the initiative aims to build better leaders capable of delivering improved public services across organizational boundaries.
Social context of adult learners – comparison with that of the adult educator
Adult learners and educators operate within distinct social contexts that shape their experiences and outcomes. This post explores how the social circumstances of adult learners compare to those of adult educators, with relevance to South African educational settings and contexts.
1 in 6 nurses are the victim of bullying
A survey of over 4,000 nurses found that 17% experienced workplace bullying in the past year, with 10% leaving their jobs as a result. Ethnic minorities and disabled staff were disproportionately affected, yet only 5% of complaints led to disciplinary action.
Valuing People: A new strategy for learning disability for the 21st Century
The UK government unveiled “Valuing People,” a major new strategy to improve life chances for approximately 1.4 million people with learning disabilities. The White Paper introduces initiatives focused on civil rights, independence, choice, and inclusion, including a £100m Development Fund and plans to close long-stay hospitals in favor of community-based support.
Revenue regulations for electronic tax service put to parliament
The Inland Revenue has laid regulations before Parliament to support its new Internet service for PAYE, enabling employers and payroll bureaux to submit end-of-year returns electronically through the Government Gateway. The Income Tax (Electronic Communications) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2001 also amend rules for Self Assessment, allowing taxpayers to challenge inaccurate computer records.
Bullying in the Workplace – workshop outline
Explore how to recognize and address workplace bullying in this free online workshop covering identification strategies, de-escalation techniques, and effective prevention systems for both targets and managers.
