“Winning with Integrity:” A report on Corporate Social Responsibility
The “Winning with Integrity” report demonstrates how corporate social responsibility delivers commercial benefits for businesses while creating positive societal impact. It provides practical guidance and performance indicators for companies to assess their CSR efforts across workforce, marketplace, environment, and community areas.
National Stress Awareness Day
Work-related stress affects one in five workers in Britain, costing the economy an estimated £3.7-3.8 billion annually. National Stress Awareness Day highlights employer responsibility to reduce workplace stress and prevent serious health consequences including depression, back pain, and heart disease.
Training and absenteeism
First line supervisors can address high workplace absenteeism in manufacturing through targeted training and management strategies. Effective approaches include understanding absence patterns, clear communication of expectations, and creating a supportive work environment that encourages attendance.
Employers rethinking pension benefits before Stakeholder pension introduction
Major employers are modifying pension schemes ahead of stakeholder pension requirements, with many relaxing eligibility rules to avoid offering stakeholder pensions. Many have also tightened ill-health retirement criteria and replaced final salary schemes with money purchase plans for new staff.
TUC challenges employer “red tape” campaign
The TUC challenges employers to stop exaggerating the impact of workplace regulations and instead focus on real economic issues like productivity and skills. The union argues that previous employment measures, including the minimum wage, have not harmed the economy, and that the actual cost to businesses of recent employee rights is minimal.
HR Zone’s Jobs Directory Help Page
Learn how to search HR Zone’s Jobs Directory by type, salary, keyword, or region, apply for vacancies online, post your own job listings, and set up email alerts for new opportunities matching your criteria.
HR Zone’s Contracts and Tenders Help Page
HR Zone’s Contracts and Tenders Directory helps you search, post, and manage job contracts efficiently. Search by keyword, type, value, duration, or region, with single postings from £10 per week. Register free to post your own tenders and set up email alerts for new opportunities.
What are current equal opportunities in the UK – and what are the future impacts?
The UK’s equal opportunities landscape has evolved significantly through government legislation and trade union advocacy, addressing race relations, sex discrimination, and ageism. This article explores how these changes affect businesses regarding costs, employment tribunals, and overall productivity and profitability impacts.
Mandatory Fire Safety Training
Fire safety training is mandatory for all staff initially, but the frequency of refresher training remains unclear. While some organizations claim refresher training is legally required, the CIPD confirms no specific legislation mandates how often this training must occur or what it must cover.
Disability drama helps Sam from Casualty see the light
A new campaign film starring former Casualty actor Jonathan Kerrigan challenges public perceptions of disability by depicting a world where disability is the norm. The Disability Rights Commission’s “Talk” will reach thousands of trade union members through TUC training networks, supported by specially designed courses and resources.
“Regulation has benefits” says Mowlam
Cabinet Office Minister Mo Mowlam defended recent regulations, saying millions have benefited from policies ensuring fair wages and paid leave. She dismissed business claims about regulation costs as exaggerations, noting the UK remains lightly regulated compared to international competitors.
Women who mean business
Dr Mo Mowlam discusses women’s equality and economic potential with The Adelaide Group, highlighting that while women comprise nearly half the workforce, only 3% hold executive director positions in Britain’s quoted companies. The government is implementing legislation to support work-life balance and address the gender pay gap.
l’m looking for training venues for small seminars in central London
Looking for HR seminar venues in central London? Find training spaces near mainline stations that accommodate up to 20 people with breakout rooms, presentation equipment, and catering facilities for your skills development courses.
Government accused of “Words but no Action” on stress law
The government’s Health and Safety Commission faces criticism for rejecting calls for a binding stress law despite overwhelming consultation support, opting instead for a National Stress Awareness Day campaign. Advocates argue that stronger legal protections are needed, as workers are unlikely to see improvements without mandatory workplace stress regulations.
Learning suffers when IT hijacks Knowledge Management
When IT systems hijack knowledge management, organisational learning suffers. Research shows people learn from people, not systems—knowledge sharing occurs through team interactions and networks, not sophisticated software, yet many organizations struggle to support this human-centered approach to cross-functional learning.
Training evaluation for employee assistance/outplacement programme
Learn the advantages and disadvantages of implementing training evaluations for employee assistance and outplacement programs. This guide explores evaluation methods for counseling workshops and their effectiveness in measuring program outcomes.
High job security undermines shareholder value
High job security and low staff turnover in European companies may actually harm shareholder value by creating complacency and undermotivated workforces. A Watson Wyatt study of over 200 European employers found that companies with strong human capital practices delivered significantly higher returns, with high-performing firms generating 34% shareholder value compared to just 4% for low-performing ones.
New Inland Revenue Guidelines for Software Developers
The Inland Revenue has released new guidelines for HR software developers, available as a PDF download from their official website. These guidelines provide updated compliance requirements for development teams.
Another Name joins the Commission for Racial Equality’s Leadership Challenge
The Lord Mayor of the City of London joined the Commission for Racial Equality’s Leadership Challenge, committing to promote racial equality in the private sector. The initiative now includes nearly 400 leaders across private, public, and voluntary sectors who pledge to take practical steps toward race equality.
It’s Taxback Week!
Taxback Week (30 October–3 November) invites the Inland Revenue to visit public spaces, schools, and care homes to help low-income earners and pensioners claim refunded tax on savings. Eligible individuals with income below taxable thresholds can recover tax automatically deducted by banks and building societies.
