OneClickHR create a spark with BT Ignite
OneClickHR, a leading human resources and personnel software developer, has today struck an infrastructure deal with BT Ignite Content Hosting, the hosting arm of Ignite, BT’s new international broadband Internet Protocol (IP) business.OneClickHR will rent its flagship product, Personnel Director, to UK customers using BT Ignite Content Hosting’s wholesale ASP Enabler service from BT Ignite’s […]
Law Society faces discrimination claim at tribunal
The Law Society is expected to face allegations of race and sex discrimination at an employment tribunal in Watford, which is expected to last for up to four weeks.Former top Law Society official, Kamlesh Bahl, left her job as vice-president of the society after an inquiry upheld bullying allegations after she had attempted changes within […]
New Measures to Reduce Employment Tribunal Cases
Workers who use employment tribunal procedures to make unfounded allegations against their former employers could be “charged” up to £10,000 under new rules expected to be announced today.Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, Stephen Byers, is expected to announce a government initiative to show that ministers are responding to concerns expressed by businesses about […]
Managers are becoming more anti-Euro
Britain’s managers have become sharply anti-euro over the past 18 months, according to a survey published last week by the Institute of Management (IM) If the Government were to hold a referendum tomorrow, 61 per cent would vote NOT to join, while only 29 per cent would vote in favour of the UK becoming part […]
IIPeNET – Sharing Experience to Improve Practice
Investors in People is the National Standard in the UK for organisations who value the contribution of their people in improving business performance.If the Standard is to continue to be seen as ‘Prestigious’ it is important that there is a degree of consistency in the way that it is interpreted, implemented and assessed.The IIPeNET is […]
The Creative Media Group Invests in Multimedia Based Training for the Hospitality Industry
Following the success of the Food Safety 2000 CD-ROM, developed as a joint venture with Highfield Publications, The Creative Media Group has set up a new operating division, Creative Training Media, dedicated to the development of a range of off-the-shelf Multimedia Based Training (MBT) programmes for the Hospitality, Leisure and Food Industries.Funded by a capital […]
Travel Expenses for Overseas Travel
I am looking for some examples of how organisations compensate individuals to meet claims for Travelling Expenses and in particular Travelling Time for staff required to frequently travel abroad and in particular longhaul trips. I know that some organisations pay overtime for the duration but this is very costly are there any other alternatives?Many thanksTrevor […]
FREE Online Business Management and IT Skills courses.
iLearn.To has added 150 courses from BBCforBusiness, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Harvard to our existing catalogue of 500+ Computing and IT skills courses.From December 1st, 2000, subscribed members can get access to all our 650 online courses for a whole year.If you are not yet a member, it is still not too late to apply for an […]
Establishing and running a work experience scheme
Work experience is something which is often neglected in an organisation in favour of more high profile issues which are immediately relevant to staff. Setting up a formal programme may appear a waste of time, but ultimately setting up clear procedures and processes will remove administration effort involved in handling unplanned placements and will help […]
What bugs you about search and selection provision
I am compliling a report which will have as an output a suggested framework for maximising the relationship between hiring organisations and Search and Selection Providers. I need to understand what are the current frustrations from all parties – this includes those seeking employment.Please tell me What section you represent – hirer/job seeker/S&S providerWhat annoys […]
Women Rule as Leaders – The American View
In another report in the U.S. based online magazine Business Week the gender war is continued with an article about the way that U.S. businesses are increasingly turning to women for senior positions. They cite opinions that women are less personally motivated, having greater interest for the organisation and for the people who report to […]
A Hiring Fumble
U.S. based website Business Week Online has published an article reporting on research that online recruitment activity across the pond still has much to learn.The basic tennet of the argument is that businesses just don’t do enough to encourage recruitment through their own websites, and indeed make it difficult for potential employees to find out […]
National helpline urged in strategy to tackle racisism
Britain needs a ‘Race Support Line’ – the equivalent of Childline and Samaritans -to combat racial harassment. The UK-wide helpline, where victims could seek immediate advice and support, would form part of a new, national framework for responding to incidents and the continued under-reporting of attacks.The proposal comes in a comprehensive new guide to existing […]
The Human Rights Act – the story so far…
An in-depth guide to the impact of the Human Rights Act is available on our sister site LawZONE. Already the HRA has had a significant effect on business – IR35 campaigners cited the measure in their successful request for a judicial review, and widower Les Withey is using the act in a bid to counter […]
TUC receives top diversity awards
The TUC has won two top diversity awards for its work tackling institutional racism.The annual British Diversity Awards, organised by New Impact magazine in London last week, awarded the Gold Standard to the TUC for raising awareness on institutional racism. TUC’s General Secretary, John Monks also won the Gold Award for commitment to diversity – […]
Men and Women both want a work-life balance
Britain’s men, as well as women, are calling for the right to balance their work and home lives, according to the first and largest single piece of research into work-life balance in Britain. The Work-Life Balance baseline study was conducted jointly by the Institute for Employment Research, University of Warwick and IFF Research. The study […]
REC: MORI Research shows DTI have it wrong on recruitment
The recruitment industry, which has been engaged in extended consultation with Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Minister Alan Johnson and his department officials over new proposed legislation, has presented new evidence from MORI which shows that the latest draft regulations for the industry will threaten recruitment businesses commercial interests. The Recruitment and Employment Confederation […]
Bank to face passive smoking claim
The Clydesdale Bank has been left facing a £50,000 damages claim from former employee Nargaret Pacetta, after a judge’s ruling that her claim that passive smoking in the workplace caused chronic asthma was allowed to proceed to a full hearing.Mrs Pacetta is seeking the damages from the bank having alleged that she had to inhale […]
New Rules on conducting Stakeholder Pension business
The Personal Investment Authority (PIA) and Investment Management Regulatory Organisation (IMRO) yesterday published their rules and guidance on the conduct of stakeholder pensions business, including the training and competence of staff, by authorised stakeholder pension managers Information for consumers about the stakeholder pension, together with decision trees, has been published by the Financial Services Authority […]
Lincolnshire Diversity Day – Booking Form
Please print this form to fax or post for your booking.Please use one form per delegate (a photocopy is acceptable)Name: _______________________________________________________Position: _______________________________________________________Organisation: _______________________________________________________Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Tel: _______________________________________________________Special Requirements:eg. Diet, wheelchair access, hearing or sight disability:_______________________________________________________Workshop Preference: (delegates will be able to attend two workshops):First Choice ________________________________________Second Choice ________________________________________Third Choice ________________________________________Fourth Choice ________________________________________Every effort will be made to […]
