Telephone test for first stage interviews
I am trying to obtain contact names, numbers etc of people/companies that could supply our company with a telephone test. This would be used for a stage 1 interview test of new/potential employees.It should include sections such as spelling, mathematical problems, role plays, scenarios and general customer service issues. T. Davison
Company pensions under threat from Europe
European Commission proposals to harmonise pensions could result in British companies withdrawing pay-linked pensions for employees according to a report in The Times today.The position of the £650 billion pensions industry in the UK could be seriously undermined if the draft proposals from the European Commission are applied in the UK.The UK is the only […]
The rise and rise of the free agent
Free agents, those people in the workplace who know their value, are coming to the fore in the labour market say FTdynamo in the sixth of a series of columns written for HR Zone from the new management education portal.We are living through the most profound changes in the economy since the Industrial Revolution. Technology, […]
Inland Revenue Download Area
It’s worthwhile to give a reminder that the Inland Revenue has a download area on it’s website where a number of guides and advice sheets, as well as copies of the Employer’s Bulleting can be downloaded in .pdf format.Employer’s Bulletins are issued every four or five months or so, with the latest issue (number 7) […]
Post Office pays out for Racial Discrimination
The Post Office paid £19,757.19 in damages on Friday, after management at their Preston office were found to have selectively applied performance tests, leading to racial discrimination. An Employment Tribunal in Manchester made the award last month, and condemned the Post Office for its recruitment practices.The Tribunal found that Mrs Nagamani Mallidi, a postal worker […]
Public’s opinion sought on Health and Safety priorities
Today the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are holding their first ever public meeting, where they are asking those attending to help decide Britain’s health and safety priorities for the next three years.Over 300 guests from major commercial companies, unions, professional associations, and local and national government, as well […]
CIPD Guidelines
I am carrying out an analysis of the selection processes used by my employer. I am looking at the sift process and the interview process in particular and I require a list of current CIPD best pracise guidelines in relation to each process. Audrey Slater
Tax discounts for Internet Filing
Taxpayers and employers will qualify for discounts when they send their tax returns to the Inland Revenue over the Internet during 2001.Legislation in Finance Act 2000 enables Customs & Excise and the Inland Revenue to offer incentives to customers to use electronic communication with the tax authorities.The Inland Revenue have today laid regulations before the […]
A test for Professionals
The following short quiz consists of 4 questions and establishes whether you are qualified to be “professional”.———-1. How do you put a giraffe into a refrigerator?The correct answer is: Open the refrigerator, put in the giraffe and close the door.This question tests whether you tend to do simple things in an overly complicated way.———-2. How […]
Interest Rates Held at 6 p.c.
The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee have announced that interest rates are to be held at 6%.Initial reaction from the TUC expresses disappointment and similar reactions are expected from the CBI and the British Chambers of Commerce.The committee is likely to have been split over whether to maintain rates or cut by .25% taking […]
Do your values match Gordon’s Voluntary Army?
In a council estate just over a mile from where I live, life is looking a little brighter than it did in the late eighties and early nineties. Whilst crime on the estate is still higher than in surrounding areas, it appeared to peak in the mid-nineties, and is now falling. There is a growing […]
Launch of 43 projects for European Year of Languages
A first batch of 43 projects have been selected for funding under the European Commission’s European Year of Languages. The Community subsidy for these projects will total approximately EUR1.7 million. The European Year of Languages, organised by the European Union and the Council of Europe, has two main themes: Europe is – and will stay […]
mentoring accreditation
I am currently developing a in house mentoring scheme. Established employees will receive training and provide a mentoring service to young(16-24) trainee with the organisation and the local community. I would like to offer mentors the opertunity to be recognised for thier skill. I would like to do this should be done be accreditation rather […]
Written Guidleines for a Preferred Suppliers List
I’m putting together a PSL and procurement process for Training Suppliers. I need to develop some written guidelines to communicate to the business and wondered if anyone has already developed a guide that could be used as a template. Jackie Byrne
Should you be reading this?
A recent survey of US employers by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), indicates that a majority of them are watching employees’ activity on the Internet at work. A near-omniscient eye – and usually an electronic one – may well be looking your way right now, if us Brits are following the same pattern. […]
Working with the Inland Revenue online
The Inland Revenue is moving further towards offering taxpayers, payroll intermediaries and software developers online facilities.Self-service AssessmentIndividuals can submit their self-assessment tax returns for 1999/2000 over the internet after registration for the service. The service requires users to enter their self-assessment tax reference, National Insurance number and user ID. The registration process is available through […]
Workshop: Service Standards and Recruitment Agencies
Online WorkshopWorkshop: Service Standards and Recruitment AgenciesTuesday 23 January 2001, 13:00 BSTat http://www.hrzone.co.uk/workshop/index.htmlMany companies use recruitment agencies, temping agencies and search and selection companies in their search for suitable employers. But is one company the same as the next?I have heard many horror stories, such as when an applicant for a senior position with a […]
Workshop: HR and Training in 2001 – open forum
Online WorkshopWorkshop: HR and Training in 2001 – open forumTuesday 9 January 2001, 13:00 BSTat http://www.hrzone.co.uk/workshop/index.htmlOur HR and Training in 2001 – open forum is an opportunity for anyone engaged in HR and Training to chat together, learn from each others’ views experience, and gain both ideas and support. You can use this live online […]
Just Do It!
Managers can be too concerned with collecting knowledge whilst forgetting the need to use it says FTdynamo in the fifth of a series of columns written for HR Zone from the new management education portal.How many times have you met managers who have just returned from some challenging (and expensive) training programme filled with enthusiasm […]
Acas appoint first Chief Executive
Acas, the Advisory, Consiliation and Arbitration Service, has appointed its first full-time Chief Executive. John Taylor, who is currently Cheif Executive of the Training and Enterprise Council for South-East Wales, returns to Acas after many years at the end of March. He replaces Rita Donaghy, who has been part-time Chair since October last year following […]
