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Discrimination Legislation: A Question of Balance

Let's face it, legislation outlawing discrimination in the UK is a complex mess! Even without the details of the numerous "statutory instruments" we've still got at least the following pieces of legislation to negotiate: Equal Pay Act...

Published 31 Dec 2009 2:13 PM by HR Case Studies
Always tell the truth. That way, you don't have to remember what you said (Mark Twain)

"I've looked at your draft CV and letter of application. It doesn't say that you passed your exams in either English or Maths. Assuming that you did, then you need to add them to your qualifications. If you actually didn't, then I'd...

Published 21 Dec 2009 9:49 PM by HR Case Studies

Filed under: Developing an Effective Workforce, HR Case Studies
Nine (Business) Ladies Dancing

"Where are the influential women?" was a comment left in response to the HR Case Studies item on Management Thinkers earlier this week. So, let's restore the balance a bit with a few female firsts (again courtesy of the excellent Economist...

Published 18 Dec 2009 10:07 AM by HR Case Studies

Filed under: Developing an Effective Workforce, HR Case Studies
Most Wanted: Can you recognise any of these Bad Boys of the Business World?

If, when Alexandra Burke sings, "Yeah, the bad boys are always catching my eye" then she's spoiled for choice in the naughty, mischievous and downright evil world of business. But in today's devilishly difficult challenge on HR Case...

Published 17 Dec 2009 8:24 AM by HR Case Studies

Filed under: HR Case Studies
Do you recognise these companies? How organisations view themselves.

Think you know how some of the world's most influential organisations view themselves? The statements below are all taken from the websites of some of the most well known commercial organisations in the world today. Let's see how well they have...

Published 15 Dec 2009 10:13 PM by HR Case Studies
The 12 management thinkers of Christmas

Courtesy of the excellent and pocket sized "The World of Business" (published by The Economist), here's a list of 12 of the most influential management thinkers, together with a link (carefully chosen by the HR Case Studies Editorial Team...

Published 15 Dec 2009 9:21 AM by HR Case Studies

Filed under: Understanding HR Objectives and Strategies
Need a pay rise? Beat the bankers to Bucharest!

It seems a while since we had an “ a new report claims” article, so let’s remedy that before the weekend. Apparently, in real terms, UK managers' salaries are amongst the lowest in the world, according to a report quoted in this week’s Management...

Published 11 Dec 2009 10:07 AM by HR Case Studies

Filed under: Hard HR Strategy, Developing and Retaining an Effective Workforce, HR Case Studies
Next challenge for Sir Ranulph Fiennes: crossing the bus station

Earlier this week, while travelling by public transport, I encountered a festively attired (I jest not) Elf and Safety representative who was handing out garishly coloured candy cane confectionery items (presumably rather dangerous for those with dodgy...

Published 10 Dec 2009 10:43 AM by HR Case Studies

Filed under: Developing and Retaining an Effective Workforce, HR Case Studies
Why do 53% of small businesses fail? Because of poor people management.

The Financial Times has recently reported that the number of new businesses being registered in the UK is surprisingly on the increase. An average of 47,500 small businesses have set up new bank accounts each month of this year so far – compared to an...

Published 8 Dec 2009 9:30 AM by HR Case Studies

Filed under: Hard HR Strategy, Understanding HR Objectives and Strategies, Soft HR Strategy, Developing and Retaining an Effective Workforce, HR Case Studies
Captain Pugwash takes on the lolloping landlubbers of HR

The mention of the children's TV cartoon Captain Pugwash to any British male over the age of 40 will almost inevitably be quickly followed by much tittering and guffawing. Just how on earth did the cartoon's creators manage to get away with introducing...

Published 7 Dec 2009 9:30 AM by HR Case Studies

Filed under: Understanding HR Objectives and Strategies, Outsourcing, HR Case Studies
Waitrose: 2,500 applications for 20 graduate posts. Need any help with the psychometrics madam?

The decision by supermarket chain Waitrose to commence using psychometric tests in its recruitment process is hardly a surprise bearing in mind that 2,500 applications were received for the 20 posts available as part of its store management programme...

Published 3 Dec 2009 9:49 AM by HR Case Studies

Filed under: Developing an Effective Workforce, Developing and Implementing Workforce Plans, HR Case Studies
Don’t trust the boss? Don’t worry, the boss doesn’t trust you either!

Pic: a rather scrumptious looking porkie According to recent research (mid week groan), two-thirds of managers believe that they can tell when their staff are lying, and 90% don’t believe reasons given for being late for work. But it also seems that these...

Published 1 Dec 2009 9:33 PM by HR Case Studies

Filed under: Effective Employer/Employee Relations, Developing and Retaining an Effective Workforce, HR Case Studies

December 2009 - Graham S

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Discrimination Legislation: A Question of Balance

Always tell the truth. That way, you don't have to remember what you said (Mark Twain)

Nine (Business) Ladies Dancing

Most Wanted: Can you recognise any of these Bad Boys of the Business World?

Do you recognise these companies? How organisations view themselves.

The 12 management thinkers of Christmas

Need a pay rise? Beat the bankers to Bucharest!

Next challenge for Sir Ranulph Fiennes: crossing the bus station

Why do 53% of small businesses fail? Because of poor people management.

Captain Pugwash takes on the lolloping landlubbers of HR

Waitrose: 2,500 applications for 20 graduate posts. Need any help with the psychometrics madam?

Don’t trust the boss? Don’t worry, the boss doesn’t trust you either!