Baby P report condemns HR processes at Haringey Council

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:19:00 GMT

The damning independent report into the death of Baby P has highlighted a number of HR issues at Haringey Council. The council's head of children's services, Sharon Shoesmith, was sacked in the wake of the

Private pensions surplus boosted by low inflation

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:59:00 GMT

November saw the largest recorded rise in the value of the UK's biggest pension schemes. The accounting position of the 200 largest privately sponsored pension schemes improved by £38bn over the month, according to advisory

£100,000 a year nurse wins public support

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:45:00 GMT

News that an NHS nurse has broken the £100,000 salary barrier has been welcomed by the public. The Sunday Times yesterday revealed that Rotherh

‘Stupid’ lack of tax breaks for occupational health slammed by expert

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:55:00 GMT

The lack of tax incentives for employers in the government's drive for an occupational health revolution has been branded "stupid" by an expert. Sayeed Khan, chief medical adviser at manufacturers' body the EEF, told Pe

Business big wigs heap praise on motivational role of HR in tough times

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:01:00 GMT

A trio of business leaders have spoken of the crucial role HR professionals have to play in keeping employees motivated during the economic crisis.

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:52:00 GMT

HR news and analysis, including: Find out who was the overall winner at Personnel Today’s glittering awards ceremony on 27 November – and listen to why they thought they won the coveted trophy We dis

Darling to slash public sector HR jobs to fund tax giveaway

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:41:00 GMT

Thousands of public sector HR professionals could pay for Alistair Darling's Pre-Budget Report spending splurge with their jobs, it has emerged. Det

Disability discrimination extension leaves private sector open to claims

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:52:00 GMT

An employment lawyer has urged private sector employers to check their policies on carers in the workplace following a UK employment tribunal ruling in the

BNP row leads to flurry of forum debate over CIPD’s regulatory role

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:57:00 GMT

The CIPD's role in regulating the profession has been questioned by HR professionals in the wake of the BNP membership list scandal. Last week the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development said it would take no acti

AA faces more days in court after ‘bullied’ ex-employee wins at tribunal

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 13:02:00 GMT

A 'bullied' former hotel inspector has won her case for unfair dismissal against the Automobile Association (AA) and plans further action in the courts. Jane Wyatt, a senior hotel inspector in the Hotels Se

Lesbian soldier who spurned sergeant wins £190,000 in sex discrimination case

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:34:00 GMT

A lesbian soldier has been awarded almost £190,000 in compensation after being sexually harassed by a male sergeant. An employment tribunal awarded lance bombardier Kerry Fletcher £186,895 for sex discrimination, victimisa

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