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.
New software to help SMEs to raise Health and Safety levels
The HSE and Royal & Sun Alliance have launched Essentials of Health and Safety Routemap, software designed to help SMEs identify and control workplace risks. Using simple question-and-answer techniques, the tool enables businesses to develop health and safety policies and risk assessments in as little as one day.
PPMC LAUNCH NEW EMPLOYMENT LAW ADVICE LINE
PPMC has launched a free employment law advice line for UK employers seeking guidance on workplace issues. Contact 07044 044 602 for assistance with employment-related queries.
Operation and Production Management Programmes
Seeking open learning modules or part-time courses in Operation and Production Management? This guide helps you find the right training programs and educational resources tailored to operations and production management skills and professional development.
Pay Comparisons
Find pay and benefits data for professional service roles including receptionists, admin staff, and business advisors across UK regions. Explore salary surveys, industry benchmarks, and government labor statistics to build an accurate pay spine for your organization.
Foot and Mouth – the TravelMole update
TravelMole monitors the impact of the Foot and Mouth crisis on the UK’s £12 billion domestic tourism market, offering the latest news and updates as travel restrictions continue to affect the industry.
Customer experience: the next competitive battlefield – by Tom Knighton
Companies that create unforgettable customer experiences will emerge as winners in today’s economy. Success requires identifying key customers, understanding what they truly value, and delivering consistent excellence across every touchpoint to differentiate from competitors.
Competence tests at recruitment stage
Competence testing can be integrated into recruitment to assess candidate skills across administration, secretarial, supervisory, and management roles. This post seeks recommendations for proven testing materials and resources to implement this approach effectively.
AbsenceAttendance Management
Seeking food and drink manufacturing professionals to complete a confidential questionnaire on absence management for CIPD research. Email or postal options available. Poor response rate so far.
Management Development
Organizational learning and learning organizations represent different approaches to workplace development. Discover the key distinctions between these concepts, identify common barriers to organizational learning, and explore practical strategies to overcome them and foster continuous improvement.
budget changes for employee transport (shuttle buses)
The minimum seat requirement for employer shuttle buses has been reduced from 12 to 9 seats, allowing companies to use smaller vehicles for more frequent runs while maintaining tax advantages and reducing administrative burden.
Europe needs a science and technical skills observatory
Europe faces skills shortages in IT and over-supply in life sciences, revealing gaps in data about science and technology labor markets. The Institute for Employment Studies recommends establishing a European science and technology Observatory to monitor supply and demand trends across EU member states and inform policy decisions.
TUC: Parental rights should be a right and not a favour
The TUC urges the UK government to establish parental rights as a legal entitlement rather than optional workplace favors. The union calls for legislation allowing parents to request reduced working hours and challenges the government’s opposition to expanding parental leave eligibility, arguing that employer concerns about burden are unfounded.
Will commission based earners take parental leave?
Commission-based sales professionals may not take their full parental leave entitlements due to the financial impact on earnings, despite recent government increases in maternity and paternity leave provisions.
Employment Law Newswire Issue No. 2
The second Employment Law Newswire covers key developments including the House of Lords’ Preston v Wolverhampton Health Authority decision, guidance on controlling shareholders as employees, and increased tribunal deposit requirements for weak claims.
Ignorance and fear breed mental health discrimination
Ignorance and fear drive mental health discrimination among young people, according to government research. An anti-stigma campaign targets employers, media, and youth to combat widespread misconceptions about mental illness and reduce discrimination faced by one in four people affected by mental health problems.
Recruitment via e-mail
Moving recruitment to email application packs offers efficiency gains but presents challenges like formatting inconsistencies and potential deliverability issues. Organizations should weigh time savings and cost reduction against data security concerns and candidate experience implications.
