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After a three-year wait, the Acas arbitration scheme has arrived to resolve unfair dismissal cases without the need for costly litigation. But, according to Stefan Martin and Lucy Baldwinson, there are a number of reasons why it is only likely to have a limited impact
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Allegations of sexual harassment are always a cause for concern. But what do you do when the allegations are uncorroborated? And what happens when it emerges that the case has more to it than first disclosed? joe glavina, katie jackson-turner and Rob Riley, assess the aftermath of an office affair
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What is the most appropriate qualification for an occupational health nurse and does it match what employers, public or private, really want?
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When does Tupe apply to outsourcing situations? There are few more complex and volatile areas of employment law, and a recent decision by the European Court of Justice may only …
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A recent decision by the EAT could have huge implications for employment agencies and their clients. In future employers may have to think very carefully about their operating practices when …
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E-mail your comments or views to the editor at: [email protected] Venturing into foreign territory I thoroughly enjoyed your April 2001 issue focused on HR challenges in emerging markets. There is …
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Philip Whiteley reports on what’s happening in HR around the world Toyota settles two-week strike at Philippines subsidiary Car manufacturer Toyota Philippines has restarted production following a two-week strike. The …
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Although the battle for talent continues, the real war is over the ownership of human capital, argues Gardiner Hempel Over recent years, the perspective on human resources has been …
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A review by Davey Winder Digital recording has just about destroyed taped formats everywhere they have gone head to head. First the music cassette was hounded out of our homes …
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The region’s employers must ensure that visas and documentation are in order, and that the cultural, gender and age mix will not offend existing workers. Ed Peters reports Recruitment practitioners …
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Hundreds of dot-commers from failed start-ups are flooding the employment market. But can these creative individuals be integrated successfully within traditional organisations? Asks Liz Simpson Have you ever wondered why …
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North American firms are still hungry to recruit more staff, despite concerns over the economy. But as Charlene Solomon reports, they have to be quick to snap up the best …
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HR chiefs have a major role to play in any successful merger. As Tom Lester finds out, it is up to them to mould the prospects of the amalgamated organisation …
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The main problems in any big merger are how to keep morale high and key players on board at a time of maximum insecurity. Three global HR directors with a …
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Ignoring the local employment culture can be costly in Latin America. In a region where up to one in five can be suing their employer, firms must tread carefully, warns …