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XpertHR economic commentary July 2011: Cool heads & temporary deviations

The UK economic recovery is in a precarious state as we enter the second half of 2011. The IMF suggests that weak UK growth is the result of "temporary deviations." But many other commentators are concerned that with the UK economy all but flatlining...

Published 1 Jul 2011 8:00 AM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: industrial relations, industrial action, economics, strikes, gdp, strike bans, vince cable, economic commentary, double-dip recession

Prospects for industrial relations in 2011 (3): The challenges facing HR

The day of mass strike action taking place this time next week (on Thursday 30 June 2011) in protest at planned public sector pensions changes could prove a turning-point in the current state of industrial relations in the UK. Business Secretary Vince...

Published 23 Jun 2011 8:00 AM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: employee relations, xperthr, industrial relations, industrial action, benchmarking, strikes, HR, strike bans, vince cable

Prospects for industrial relations in 2011 (2): Could strikes prove a damp squib in 2011?

Vince Cable's speech to the GMB conference upped the stakes for UK industrial relations in 2011. The Business Secretary raised the possibility of a "tightening of strike law" if strike action becomes disruptive on a national scale. As employment...

Published 22 Jun 2011 8:00 AM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: ons, trade unions, employee relations, industrial relations, industrial action, strikes, cipd, strike bans, vince cable

Prospects for industrial relations in 2011 (1): 'Cool heads' required?

The question of whether the UK workforce continues to tolerate below-inflation pay awards, widespread job insecurity and the impact of economic austerity measures is a critical one for Government and for employers in 2011. UK industrial relations are...

Published 21 Jun 2011 8:00 AM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: employee relations, public sector, industrial relations, industrial action, strikes, cipd, public spending, george osborne, austerity measures, nuclear option, strike bans, vince cable

Public sector workers to strike on 30 June 2011 and in autumn 2011

The long-planned day of strike action for many public sector workers to protest at public sector pay, pensions changes and job cuts got the go-ahead yesterday (Wednesday 15 June 2011). Members of the PCS union and members of the ALT and NUT teaching unions...

Published 16 Jun 2011 8:00 AM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: ons, employee relations, public sector, industrial relations, industrial action, strikes, pensions, unite, pcs

Is there a good case for amending the law on strikes in 2011?

ith widespread strikes remaining a possibility, it is no surprise that the Government is considering ways to limit the impact that large-scale industrial action would have on the running of frontline services. [...] But how plausible is it for the Government...

Published 30 Mar 2011 2:30 PM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: tuc, employee relations, industrial relations, strikes, cipd, george osborne, strike bans, iod

Morale is a key concern for public sector organisations in 2011

Public spending cuts are having a direct and negative impact on both employee morale and the public sector industrial relations climate, according to latest XpertHR benchmarking research. Read More...

Published 11 Mar 2011 8:10 AM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: employee relations, public sector, industrial relations, benchmarking, public spending, morale and motivation, xperthr surveys

Industrial relations & strike action 2010/2011: Now is the winter of our breathless tranquillity?

Has the UK workforce lost its appetite for strike action? This question is raised by Michael Blastland in a fascinating article on the BBC website, in which he investigates the popular media's frequent use of headlines warning of a possible "winter...

Published 8 Dec 2010 7:00 AM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: tuc, trade unions, employee relations, industrial relations, industrial action, strikes, unemployment, pay freeze, cipd, short-time working, strike bans

Summer of discontent 2010: All bark and no bite?

Over recent weeks, warnings have grown that a "summer of discontent" could be in prospect for 2010 , with the potential for widespread strike action in response to harsh economic conditions and the coalition Government's austerity package...

Published 12 Jul 2010 8:15 AM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: trade unions, employee relations, industrial relations, industrial action, strikes, pay freeze, david cameron, summer of discontent

Summer of discontent 2010: "Good communication and co-operation" vital, says CBI

Public sector employers need to take pointers in "good communication and co-operation" from the private sector's experiences of the recession in order to avert widespread industrial action in response to the coalition Government's austerity...

Published 25 Jun 2010 2:10 PM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: trade unions, employee relations, public sector, industrial relations, industrial action, strikes, public spending, nick clegg, david cameron, austerity measures

IRS conference on working with trade unions - 17 June 2010

Tens of thousands of expectant holidaymakers are facing cancelled flights as a result of the current British Airways cabin crew strike, which is set to continue until Wednesday. British Airways estimates that the five-day strike is costing the company...

Published 8 Jun 2010 10:42 AM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: employee relations, industrial relations, industrial action, strikes

Working with trade unions - practical guidance from IRS

Yesterday I attended the IRS conference on working with trade unions . The conference was chaired by Bruce Warman, former HR director of Vauxhall Motors, who spoke of his concern that skills in handling industrial relations had been sidelined during years...

Published 16 Oct 2009 5:38 PM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: trade unions, employee relations, industrial relations, IRS conferences, negotiations

A new Conservative Government: what could this mean for employment law?

With the 2009 Conservative Party conference taking place in Manchester this week, and a general election looming, XpertHR looks at the employment law changes that an incoming Conservative Government might make. Read More...

Published 5 Oct 2009 8:17 AM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: pay and benefits, equal opportunities, termination of employment, employee rights, terms and conditions, employee relations, industrial relations, general election, national minimum wage, legislation, unfair dismissal, conservative party, Europe

'Tis time to get consultation in order

With potential redundancy programmes in the pipeline, the time is ripe for organisations to ensure that their consultation arrangements are robust. Yet the latest government reports on information and consultation arrangements reveal that many employers...

Published 25 Nov 2008 3:52 PM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: employee relations, industrial relations, information and consultation, employee engagement, communication

Harman launches new equality panel

Harriet Harman , Leader of the House of Commons and Minister for Equalities, addressed the TUC conference in Brighton this morning, and followed it up with a questions-and-answers session with delegates. Harman was speaking in her role as Minister for...

Published 10 Sep 2008 2:55 PM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: equal opportunities, employee rights, tuc, employee relations, industrial relations, equality bill

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