Men and Women both want a work-life balance
Both men and women in Britain want greater work-life balance, according to the first major national study on the issue. Research shows that while employers offer stress counselling more readily than childcare support, most workers and employers agree everyone deserves flexibility to balance work and home responsibilities.
REC: MORI Research shows DTI have it wrong on recruitment
MORI research commissioned by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation challenges the DTI’s proposed regulations on temp-to-perm fees, arguing the rules threaten recruitment businesses’ commercial viability and could harm smaller agencies unable to absorb revenue losses.
Bank to face passive smoking claim
Former Clydesdale Bank employee Margaret Pacetta has secured the right to pursue a £50,000 damages claim, after a judge ruled her allegation that workplace passive smoking caused chronic asthma can proceed to full hearing. The bank disputes the claim, stating a smoking ban was introduced in 1992 and her condition was unrelated to employment.
New Rules on conducting Stakeholder Pension business
The Personal Investment Authority and Investment Management Regulatory Organisation have published new rules governing stakeholder pension business conduct, including staff training and competence requirements. The rules establish consistent point-of-sale information standards, decision trees to help consumers assess suitability, and qualified advisor requirements for group presentations.
Lincolnshire Diversity Day – Booking Form
Register for Lincolnshire Diversity Day using this booking form. Complete delegate details, select workshop preferences, and indicate any special requirements. Submit by December 22nd with payment of £45 for the first delegate or £25 for additional attendees.
Linconshire Diversity Day – Price Details
Lincolnshire Diversity Day offers affordable delegate pricing: £45 for the first attendee from an organization and £25 for additional delegates from the same organization or voluntary sectors, with support from regional training and employment bodies.
Lincolnshire Diversity Day – Workshop Details
Lincolnshire Diversity Day offers workshops on age, disability, race, gender, harassment, work-life balance, and mental health in the workplace. Expert speakers from B&Q, Barclays, and local organizations explore diversity and employment law implications for employers.
Lincolnshire Diversity Day – Conference Programme
Lincolnshire Diversity Day conference features sessions on diverse workforce recruitment, equal opportunities law, and business benefits of diversity, with workshops and speakers from local employers and specialists.
Lincolnshire Diversity Day – Diversity Conference
Lincolnshire Diversity Conference brings together employers and HR professionals to explore how diversity benefits business, equality legislation implications, and key diversity issues facing employers.
Dotcom, dotbiz and even dotmuseum but no dotunion
ICANN rejected an application for a .union top-level domain despite support from technical experts and non-commercial users, approving seven other domains instead. The TUC criticized the decision as anti-union prejudice influenced by US corporate interests opposed to labor organizing online.
Ian Harris – Profile
Law graduate Ian Harris joined the Manpower Services Commission in 1974 and progressed through senior roles in the Employment Service, eventually becoming District Manager for Lincolnshire in 1997, overseeing 13 Jobcentres and chairing regional New Deal initiatives.
Mary Clarke – Profile
Mary Clarke is an employment law partner and head of Manchester’s 11-lawyer employment team. Qualified since 1985, she specializes in contentious and non-contentious employment matters, including tribunal claims, executive severances, and TUPE issues, and delivers extensive training across public and corporate sectors.
Amanda Jones – Profile
Amanda Jones brings 22 years of IT and financial business experience as Head of Business Excellence at Barclays’ Service Provision. She has championed diversity initiatives for eight years, earning organizational recognition and multiple awards for her work in equal opportunities.
human resource management
Human resource management integrates organizational structure and culture as essential elements that shape employee behavior and performance. Key HR practice areas including recruitment, training, and performance management can facilitate structural changes and reinforce desired cultural values throughout an organization.
Jobs for the boys? A Guardian Report
Women continue to break through barriers in traditionally male-dominated occupations, though workplace challenges persist. A Guardian report examines how more women are entering fields previously reserved for men.
Flexible benefits on the increase, says Industrial Society
More companies are offering flexible benefits schemes to employees, with over half of surveyed organizations now providing customizable benefit options like healthcare, additional holiday, and company cars. While adoption is increasing rapidly, employers face challenges including high administration costs and employee skepticism, making clear communication essential for success.
Recruitment and Good Practice
Recruitment involves selecting candidates with the right skills, abilities, and personality for a role. This guide explores various selection techniques—from structured interviews and assessment centers to aptitude tests—and examines best practices for fair, effective hiring processes.
NHS looks to Spain and to refugees to solve recruitment problems
The NHS is recruiting up to 5,000 Spanish nurses and tapping into qualified refugee doctors and dentists to address critical staffing shortages. An initial 75 Spanish nurses will arrive in the North-West early next year, while a £500,000 scheme aims to employ medically qualified refugees currently in the UK, potentially filling gaps years faster than training new staff from scratch.
Launched in a blaze of secrecy!
The UK Employment Service website underwent a major redesign with minimal advance notice, significantly expanding job vacancy listings. The article questions why government agencies launch web initiatives with so little public promotion.
New measures to help the disabled back into work
The government is launching a national network of Job Brokers to help people on Incapacity Benefits find paid work and move off benefit dependence. The scheme, delivered by voluntary and private sectors, will match employers with disabled workers and provide support, guidance, and preparation needed for employment.
