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How Boots employed the business principles of MFV to add value to its occupational health service. By Sheila Collins Many occupational health professionals promote OH as a service that …
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Life Long Learning and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) are the processes by which professionals, such as nurses, develop and improve their practice. There are many ways to address CPD: formally, …
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The demographics of sectors are set to change as traditionally male arenas attract new female talent. Philip Whiteley reportsA comprehensive survey of the world of work, released this month records …
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Personnel Today’s monthly series reveals how managers tackle business problems and enhance performance. In this issue, Richard McGreevy, learning distribution manager of CGU(now Norwich Union), explains how and why issues …
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Whether it be pitching an idea to your team or giving a speech to a few thousand people, good presentation and public speaking skills are essential. Here we explain the …
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Anyone who questions the incessant drive to “transform” work and workplaces is in danger of being called a Luddite. Increasingly, however, they are also likely to be called a doctor. …
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Nearly two-thirds of private-sector companies in Scotland are equal opportunities employers in name only, it was claimed this week.A survey of 500 employers by the Commission for Racial Equality shows …
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With HR issues constantly hitting the headlines, the right image is vital. But the fear of journalists twisting words leaves many companies saying, ‘no comment’. Stephen Overell explores how to …
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However you dress it up, first impressions count. That mid-calf skirt and navy blazer tell us more about you and your attitude than you might realise. But why is it …
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While unlawful discrimination in the UK workplace may result in significant awards of compensation for the employee, in France employers can end up in prison.Employee rights in France are contained …
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Oil company employers will continue to be able to use large numbers of subcontractors to drive tanker lorries from refineries, the DTI has confirmed.The oil industry feared that the Government …
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Q The Part-Time Work regulations came into force in June, expecting pro rata equal treatment of part-time workers compared to full-timers. Does this affect contract, temporary and fixed-term workers? A …
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In a recent discrimination case the EAT set out guidelines for compensation levels in instances of injury to feelingsCompensation for injury to feelings is an important part of an award …
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Employers can do little to counter the effect of a qualifying period for claims and increasing payoutsClaims to tribunals have risen dramatically this year and it is hurting employers (News, …
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Intense working conditions are the main cause for turnover rates as high as 80 per cent in some call centres.A survey of more than 120 organisations and 250 call centres …