Coalition should have given date to scrap the default retirement age
Of the many measures announced in last month’s Emergency Budget to concern employers, perhaps the least surprising was the confirmation the coalition government plans to scrap the default retirement age (DRA) of 65.
The government revealed it would “quickly phase… continue
Does public sector HR have the steel to cut pay?
Desperate times call for desperate measures it seems. With the economy remaining in such a fragile state and deep and painful spending cuts looming large, should the UK follow Spain’s example and cut the pay of public sector staff?
A… continue
Public sector HR must brace itself
Now the political wrangling has subsided and the new coalition government is in place, HR professionals working in the public sector might be advised to adopt the brace position.
Billions of pounds in spending cuts, the details of which will… continue
Volcano disruption: Asda will pay stranded staff
As the dust (or should that be ash?) finally settles on the huge travel disruption caused by the volcanic eruption in Iceland, it’s good to see one of the UK’s largest employers adopting a policy that puts the concerns of… continue
Equality Act | HR will reject positive action in recruitment
Employers’ bodies have welcomed the Equality Act, passed by parliament last week, for simplifying the UK’s over-complex law in this area, while acknowledging that the legislation will create work for employers, and particularly HR professionals. One of the more problematic… continue
Budget 2010: HR must lead on public sector cuts
Whoever wins the General Election there will be a meltdown in public finances and the £11bn cuts to public services announced in last week’s budget is the tip of the iceberg. Public sector HR chiefs need to get to grips… continue
Religious discrimination | Vegans win Equality Bill protection
The government’s attempts to outlaw religious discrimination in the workplace turned into farce last week when a draft code of practice was published by the Equality and Human Rights Commission.The code aims to help employers interpret the Equality Bill, but… continue
How will the World Cup 2010 affect your organisation?
With the Football World Cup less than 100 days away, what plans has your organisation put in place to allow employees follow their national team?
Take part in our poll and it will link you to the latest IRS survey… continue
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