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The world of work in 2020: A very different place for us all?

With (at best) subdued growth looking increasingly likely to become the new normal, what are the longer-term prospects for the economy? Recent months have seen official confirmation that long-haul austerity is in store for the UK: David Cameron has said...

Published 19 Sep 2012 8:00 AM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: public sector, economics, public spending, david cameron, HR 2.0, austerity measures, office for budget responsibility, obr

The Ministry of Sensible Tweets: Social media guidance for Civil Servants

In a sign of just how pervasive and increasingly central to everyday life social media are becoming, the Coalition Government has this week issued an extensive social media guidance document for Civil Servants . Francis Maude: Social media and the 'hierarchy...

Published 18 May 2012 9:00 AM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: public sector, twitter, social networking, HR, social media, HR 2.0, coalition government, civil service, francis maude

'Faster, higher stronger': The challenge for HR in the public sector in 2012

"Faster, higher, stronger." This is new Public Sector People Managers Association (PPMA) President Martin Rayson's assessment of what he expects to be the themes of his presidency . In an interview with HR Magazine, Rayson said: It is not...

Published 9 May 2012 8:00 AM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: public sector, benchmarking, hr policy and strategy, public spending, austerity measures, xperthr surveys, ppma

Benchmarking planned redundancies in the public sector in 2012

How many employees did employers in the public sector make redundant in 2011, in response to public spending cuts? And how many employees do they expect to make redundant in 2012? Latest XpertHR Benchmarking research on public sector cuts provides extensive...

Published 26 Apr 2012 8:00 AM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: public sector, redundancy, benchmarking, hr policy and strategy, public spending, xperthr surveys, compulsory redundancy, voluntary redundancy

Benchmarking planned wage bill cuts in the public sector in 2012

Public sector cost-cutting measures are ongoing in 2012 as public spending cuts continue. Latest XpertHR Benchmarking research on cuts in the public sector provides extensive data on the extent of planned measures to reduce public sector wage bills in...

Published 24 Apr 2012 8:00 AM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: public sector, benchmarking, hr policy and strategy, public spending, xperthr surveys, restructuring, wage bill

Morale is a key concern for employers in the public sector in 2012

Staff morale in the public sector is deteriorating fast as public spending cuts continue, latest XpertHR Benchmarking research suggests. Three-quarters of public sector employers say staff morale worsened during 2011 as the impact of spending cuts intensified...

Published 23 Apr 2012 8:00 AM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: public sector, industrial relations, benchmarking, hr policy and strategy, public spending, morale and motivation, austerity measures, xperthr surveys

Is job creation in the private sector overtaking job losses in the public sector?

Last month's Labour Market Statistics report from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed the headline rate of unemployment hitting 8.4%, its highest level since 1995 . But the ONS report also appeared to bring some good news for Osborne....

Published 5 Apr 2012 8:00 AM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: public sector, economics, unemployment, george osborne, austerity measures, osbornomics

Economic prospects for 2012: How long will the age of austerity last?

The UK is firmly locked in to the age of austerity. The question now is how long it might be expected to last. Chancellor George Osborne's Autumn Statement saw the crucial admission that the UK budget deficit is not now expected to be eliminated until...

Published 10 Jan 2012 7:00 AM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: public sector, economics, public spending, george osborne, stagflation, austerity measures, tax, autumn statement

Economic prospects for 2012: Will an 'Olympic bounce' help the UK skirt a double-dip recession?

A double-dip recession in 2012 is a possibility for the UK. But it is not a foregone conclusion. Could the 2012 Olympics - which are now just 200 days away - produce an "Olympic bounce" to prevent a relapse into recession? Potential uplifts...

Published 9 Jan 2012 7:00 AM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: trade unions, public sector, bank of england, economics, strikes, Olympics, gdp, economic recovery, economic outlook, double-dip recession, olympic bounce

Prospects for public sector strike action in 2012: Possible, but not necessarily probable

Can we expect to see further public sector strike action in protest at proposed public sector pensions cuts and changes in 2012? At present, it would seem that while mass public sector strike action in 2012 is possible, it is not necessarily probable...

Published 30 Dec 2011 7:30 AM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: trade unions, employee relations, public sector, strikes, pensions, public spending, unions, Unison, pcs, day of action, francis maude, danny alexander, eric pickles

Prospects for public sector strike action: Can we expect more strikes in Spring 2012?

How likely are we to see further widespread public sector strike action in 2012? Negotiations between the Coalition Government and trade unions on proposed public sector pensions cuts are ongoing. It remains to be seen if the unions will announce further...

Published 16 Dec 2011 7:00 AM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: trade unions, employee relations, public sector, strikes, pensions, public spending, Unison, francis maude

Osborne's Autumn Statement: A pivotal moment for 'Osbornomics'?

Chancellor George Osborne's Autumn Statement marks a turning point in the Coalition Government's economic strategy (which we might term 'Osbornomics' ), as he admitted that growth will be weaker and austerity measures more protracted than...

Published 30 Nov 2011 7:15 AM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: public sector, economics, pensions, public spending, gdp, george osborne, austerity measures, osbornomics, double-dip recession, obr, autumn statement, Compensated No Fault Dismissal, Eurodämmerung, eurozone

Strike laws could be changed to prevent 'perverse incentive' to strike, says Francis Maude

The Coalition Government could be willing to take action to change the law around the mandate for strike action if public sector strikes in protest at planned pension changes prove "very disruptive." This is according to Cabinet Office Minister...

Published 28 Nov 2011 7:00 AM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: employee relations, public sector, strikes, pensions, cipd, strike bans, day of action, francis maude

Benchmarking Christmas working arrangements 2011 (1): Festive spirit in short supply for public sector workers

As we approach the end of the year in which public spending cuts have really begun to bite, many public sector employers have cancelled or severely scaled back Christmas celebrations . Public sector organisations are also significantly more likely to...

Published 28 Nov 2011 6:30 AM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: pay and benefits, public sector, benchmarking, christmas, public spending, xperthr surveys

Think public sector strike action? 'Think again,' says Cameron

Prime Minister David Cameron has condemned the public sector unions' planned "day of action," which takes place next Wednesday (30 November 2011). The Coalition Government is also expected to unveil a package of radical reforms to employment...

Published 23 Nov 2011 6:50 AM by XpertHR - Employment Intelligence

Filed under: employee relations, public sector, redundancy, industrial action, strikes, tribunals, cipd, david cameron, coalition government, strike bans, vince cable, day of action, protected conversations

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