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One year on from the introduction of the Data Protection Act, companies are failing to comply with it and their directors are risking criminal prosecution as a result, research published …
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Internet solutions company Cisco has pioneered an e-HR service that allows staff and managers to agree job transfers without involving the HR department. The e-HR service, called HR Connection, will …
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This week’s news in brief £168m pleases RCN The Royal College of Nursing has welcomed the Government’s plans to spend £168m over the next three years on a package of …
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Telecoms firms are poor at recruiting and retaining high standard employees, according to a report. The study by HR consultancy Watson Wyatt reveals that most telecoms companies have human resources …
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Scotland’s second largest police force has launched the service’s first major campaign to recruit gays and lesbians. Lothian and Borders Police Force wants to increase the numbers of all groups …
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The Government’s scheme to help employers recruit deaf people is failing, a leading charity claims. The Royal National Institute for the Deaf accuses the Government’s Access to Work scheme, which …
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Companies are focusing too much on the deal during a merger or acquisition to the detriment of vital HR issues, a legal firm claims. Eversheds says the long-term success of …
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Half of employers are failing to develop under-represented groups, such as women and ethnic minorities, as senior managers, according to the Industrial Society. The Managing Best Practice report reveals that …
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What characteristics combine to make the perfect job share partnership? In my last column (February 20), I looked at findings of research into this area. But, as in any relationship, …
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Intellectual, emotional and social skills will become increasingly important in the business environment of the future. This is the view of Kent University professor Richard Scase, author of Britain in …
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This week’s business round up Restructuring costs Corus £1bn Steel group Corus has reported an operating loss of £1.152bn for the 15 months to December last year. The Anglo-Dutch company …
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This week’s training news. Post Office develops e-learning The Post Office is linking with training provider FutureMedia to deliver e-learning training to 6,000 staff over the next six months. During …
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The supply of science graduates in Europe is failing to match the skills needs of employers, research shows. A report by the Institute for Employment Studies reveals selective shortages in …
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Arrangements for working parents in the UK are not as generous as those of European competitors. In those countries statutory paternity leave and parental leave are not the novelty they …
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Anne Lasjaunias has joined event management specialist Global Meeting Planning as new business development manager. She will be responsible for overseeing project management with the company’s new overseas deals. Fluent …