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Tania Cressey joined Speedibake, part of Associated British Foods, in November 1999 in the newly-created role of HR manager. Based at Northampton, her brief is to work closely with the …
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As many businesses continue to adopt hybrid working, HR professionals are slowly realising the impact that remote working might be having on sickness absence. But what are the implications of …
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The sweeping clauses of The Human Rights Act may tempt a few more people to sue their employers. But its long-term impact may be more subtle, argues Stephen OverellIf employers …
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Is open learning more influential than the Internet? This is one view that will be debated at this year’s World Open Learning Conference and Exhibition. We take a sneak preview …
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Employers face claims for substantial damages if they fail to take proper steps to deal with bullying at work A recent House of Lords decision confirms that employers may be …
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All employees – including contract staff and part-timers – are now entitled to equality of treatment and benefitsThe Part-time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2000 came into force …
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Sweeping new powers on health and safety will be published next year in a Safety Bill which will make a named company director legally responsible for the care of employees …
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Manufacturing firm JCB has reviewed its appraisal and development programme to identify future leaders.In an ambitious use of 360-degree appraisals, which have been abandoned by some organisations as being too …
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The HR Benchmarking report claimed just 32 per cent of senior personnel managers are board members, despite companies claiming they placed HR issues at the top of the agenda.But HR …
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The Human Rights Act came into force this week amid fears that unfair dismissal cases would be the first to be hit by the new legislation. In unfair dismissal cases …
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‘Even in these early stages of the e-learning revolution, it is clear new technologies are set to transform access to learning at work’
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The long-overdue DTI consultation paper on the new Tupe regulations is expected shortly and should make this area of legislation clearer for confused employers.Head of employment law at Pinsent Curtis …
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Employers need to take the career aspirations of young people seriouslyIf your organisation is experiencing difficulty attracting and retaining skilled employees, the latest careers research suggests the situation is likely …
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The HR team at a Daewoo design plant had to resort to desperate measures last week when the troubled motor firm was unable to pay 500 staff.Fiona Macpherson, HR manager …
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The Government is lifting the restrictions on the employment of foreign workers in a bid to close the UK’s skills gap.From October, it will be easier for foreign graduates and …