http://www.personneltoday.com/en-gbMon, 06 Oct 2008 11:51:00 GMThttp://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2008/10/06/47766/london-mayor-sets-up-racism-inquiry-at-met-police.htmlhttp://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2008/10/06/47766/london-mayor-sets-up-racism-inquiry-at-met-police.html London mayor Boris Johnson is to set up an inquiry into racism claims at the Metropolitan Police Force, according to reports. Teh move came after the Met Black Police Association (Met BPA) announced plans to "actively discoMon, 06 Oct 2008 11:51:00 GMThttp://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2008/10/06/47763/racism-in-police-is-widespread-says-kents-black-chief-constable.htmlhttp://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2008/10/06/47763/racism-in-police-is-widespread-says-kents-black-chief-constable.html The UK's most senior black policeman has told the BBC's Panorama programme that racism is widespread across the police force. Kent chief constable Mike Fuller told <A href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7651605.stMon, 06 Oct 2008 10:21:00 GMThttp://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2008/10/06/47762/employers-group-backs-decision-to-scrap-forced-retirement-of-junior-civil-servants.htmlhttp://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2008/10/06/47762/employers-group-backs-decision-to-scrap-forced-retirement-of-junior-civil-servants.html The Employers Forum on Age has welcomed the decision to scrap the retirement age for junior ranks of the Civil Service, announced by the Cabinet Office last week. Whitehall departments and the Council of Civil Service UnionMon, 06 Oct 2008 09:37:00 GMThttp://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2008/10/06/47741/hr-chief-at-city-council-fights-to-minimise-impact-of-equal-pay-deal.htmlhttp://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2008/10/06/47741/hr-chief-at-city-council-fights-to-minimise-impact-of-equal-pay-deal.html Nottingham City Council's HR director has insisted he is doing all he can to minimise the number of staff facing pay cuts as the authority implements equal pay systems. <A href="http://www.personnelMon, 06 Oct 2008 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2008/10/03/47753/friday-podcast-cipd-chief-jackie-orme-on-the-future-of-hr-and-the-return-of-the-jelly-baby-racism-story.htmlhttp://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2008/10/03/47753/friday-podcast-cipd-chief-jackie-orme-on-the-future-of-hr-and-the-return-of-the-jelly-baby-racism-story.html Our weekly HR news and analysis audio programme includes the CIPD chief executive Jackie Orme talks exclusively to Personnel Today about her vision for HR and we bring you news on the Tube worker whFri, 03 Oct 2008 15:16:00 GMThttp://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2008/10/03/47734/mandatory-retirement-age-to-be-scrapped-across-whitehall-from-2010.htmlhttp://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2008/10/03/47734/mandatory-retirement-age-to-be-scrapped-across-whitehall-from-2010.html The retirement age for junior ranks of the Civil Service is set to be scrapped, the Cabinet Office has announced. Whitehall departments and the Council of Civil Service Unions have agreed that employment policy on mandatorFri, 03 Oct 2008 07:13:00 GMThttp://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2008/10/02/47735/sir-ian-blair-blames-resignation-on-breakdown-in-relations-with-boris-johnson.htmlhttp://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2008/10/02/47735/sir-ian-blair-blames-resignation-on-breakdown-in-relations-with-boris-johnson.html Metropolitan Police commissioner Sir Ian Blair has blamed a break down in his relationship with London mayor Boris Johnson as the main reason for his shock resignation today. This afternoon Blair announced he will resign onThu, 02 Oct 2008 17:06:00 GMThttp://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2008/10/02/47723/womens-minister-urges-top-firms-to-appoint-more-female-directors.htmlhttp://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2008/10/02/47723/womens-minister-urges-top-firms-to-appoint-more-female-directors.html Women's minister Barbara Follett has called on the UK's top companies to appoint more women to their boards, after new figures revealed only a slight increase in the number of female FTSE directors. Initial findings from thThu, 02 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2008/10/02/47715/equality-foundation-launched-for-uk-leisure-and-hospitality-industries.htmlhttp://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2008/10/02/47715/equality-foundation-launched-for-uk-leisure-and-hospitality-industries.html A foundation to promote diversity in the UK leisure and hospitality industries was launched yesterday in London. The One and All Foundation, which aims to ensure equality and equal opportunities in thThu, 02 Oct 2008 09:30:00 GMThttp://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2008/10/02/47696/heyday-warns-retirement-age-challenge-is-not-over-yet.htmlhttp://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2008/10/02/47696/heyday-warns-retirement-age-challenge-is-not-over-yet.html The legal challenge against the UK's mandatory retirement age is far from over, Heyday has warned. The advocThu, 02 Oct 2008 00:01:00 GMThttp://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2008/10/01/47695/tube-worker-sues-after-being-scared-by-jelly-baby-racism-case-victim.htmlhttp://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2008/10/01/47695/tube-worker-sues-after-being-scared-by-jelly-baby-racism-case-victim.html A London Underground (LU) worker is suing his employer for victimisation after he complained about a colleague's allegedly frightening behaviour. Tom Mahoney, a supervisor at Caledonian Road station, Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:05:00 GMThttp://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2008/10/01/47693/pay-cuts-loom-for-1500-as-nottingham-city-council-bids-to-end-equal-pay-row.htmlhttp://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2008/10/01/47693/pay-cuts-loom-for-1500-as-nottingham-city-council-bids-to-end-equal-pay-row.html Nearly 1,500 staff at Nottingham City Council will have their pay cut to bring the council in line with <A href="http://www.personneltoday.com/articles/2008/08/21/47167/equal-pay-guide-launched-as-private-firms-urged-to-tackle-isWed, 01 Oct 2008 10:47:00 GMThttp://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2008/10/01/47690/tesco-reaps-benefit-as-number-of-over-50s-staff-reaches-record-level.htmlhttp://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2008/10/01/47690/tesco-reaps-benefit-as-number-of-over-50s-staff-reaches-record-level.html One in five Tesco employees are now aged over 50, the supermarket giant has revealed. A 154% rise on the number of over-50s employed by the retail giant in its UK stores compared with 10 years ago, brings the current total Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:22:00 GMThttp://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2008/09/30/47687/raft-of-new-employment-law-changes-comes-into-force-in-october.htmlhttp://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2008/09/30/47687/raft-of-new-employment-law-changes-comes-into-force-in-october.html A raft of employment law changes will take effect in the UK tomorrow (1 October). The National Minimum Wage will be increased to £5.73 for people agedTue, 30 Sep 2008 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2008/09/30/47684/male-teacher-role-models-shortage-damaging-for-boys.htmlhttp://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2008/09/30/47684/male-teacher-role-models-shortage-damaging-for-boys.html A shortage of male primary school teachers is leaving boys without vital role models for life, research has found. Almost half of 1,032 men polled by research specialist ICM for public body the Training and Development AgenTue, 30 Sep 2008 10:40:00 GMThttp://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2008/09/29/47681/muslim-fork-lift-driver-sues-tesco-after-handling-booze.htmlhttp://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2008/09/29/47681/muslim-fork-lift-driver-sues-tesco-after-handling-booze.html Muslim fork truck driver Mohammed Ahmed is suing Tesco for religious discrimination because he had to handle alcoholic drinks as part of his job at Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:20:00 GMThttp://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2008/09/29/47675/unions-welcome-plan-for-councils-to-raise-cash-for-equal-pay-settlements.htmlhttp://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2008/09/29/47675/unions-welcome-plan-for-councils-to-raise-cash-for-equal-pay-settlements.html Unions have welcomed a government announcement that will allow councils to raise almost half a billion pounds to fund equal pay settlements. <A href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/3083096/Councils-to-gMon, 29 Sep 2008 10:49:00 GMThttp://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2008/09/26/47668/friday-podcast-gender-pay-gap-ecj-ruling-on-heyday-retirement-age-challenge-islamaphobia-in-the-workplace.htmlhttp://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2008/09/26/47668/friday-podcast-gender-pay-gap-ecj-ruling-on-heyday-retirement-age-challenge-islamaphobia-in-the-workplace.html Our weekly HR news and analysis audio programme includes: A survey of 5,000 HR professional shows men earn 20% more than their female cFri, 26 Sep 2008 15:16:00 GMThttp://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2008/09/26/47620/gender-pay-gap-compulsion-threat-hangs-over-private-sector.htmlhttp://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2008/09/26/47620/gender-pay-gap-compulsion-threat-hangs-over-private-sector.html Equality minister Harriet Harman has refused to rule out forcing private firms to publish their gender pay gaps. The <A href="http://www.personneltoday.com/articles/2008/09/25/47612/gender-pay-gaps-in-government-made-transFri, 26 Sep 2008 07:31:00 GMThttp://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2008/09/25/47612/gender-pay-gaps-in-government-made-transparent-in-online-league-of-shame.htmlhttp://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2008/09/25/47612/gender-pay-gaps-in-government-made-transparent-in-online-league-of-shame.html The Foreign Office, Home Office and the Ministry of Defence have some of the worst gender pay gaps in the government according to the centrThu, 25 Sep 2008 07:34:00 GMT