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Waters v Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police IDS Brief 668, House of Lords.In 1988 Waters alleged that while off duty and residing in police accommodation she was sexually assaulted by …
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In previous columns, we have looked at contractual issues from an employer’s point of view. But what about the position of an individual being given a standard form contract to …
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Employers need to tighten policies and review complaint procedures to avoid liability for staff discriminatory actsMost employers are aware of the problems when a member of staff is accused of …
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The war for the best staff allows us to step above ‘competent’ up to a new level in recognising of abilityThe flyer for the first Talent Officer Conference, held recently …
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Shortlisted team for Innovation in Recruitment and Retention: Personnel Today Awards 2000 The world of television is a precarious one. Companies like Granada Media, which makes Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Blind …
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Shortlisted team for Innovation in Recruitment and RetentionWhile enjoying great success in the field of recruitment and retention, Pfizer Global Research and Development found that changes in both the jobs …
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It’s no secret that the police, frequently pilloried by the media, has recruitment problems, but Lancashire Constabulary’s recruitment and selection manager, Thelma Aye insists negative media coverage is not the …
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The health service is the latest in a long line of organisations to bring its recruitment process into the 21st century, as Dominique Hammond reports Each month more than a …
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Emotional intelligence (EI) testing may hold the key to successful recruitment and workforce development in e-business. Factors such as hypergrowth, which can see staffing levels quadruple in a matter of …
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The dramatic rise in the number of employment tribunal cases against employers makes stark reading for HR professionals.The figures from the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service show a 27 per …
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Be armed with contractual provisions in order to protect business interests when losing employees to competitors Putting the right provisions in employment contracts can protect an employer’s interests when departing …
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An international law firm has launched a new benefits package which places equal emphasis on remuneration and quality of life following a shake-up of its HR department.The move is a …
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HRrevolution in UK universities Personnel management in the UK’s universities has been transformed by more part-time courses and the rising number of mature students.Vice-chancellor of the University of Glasgow Sir …
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The Government has pledged to implement the long-awaited alternative to employment tribunals by the end of the year in a bid to cut soaring numbers of unfair dismissal actions.The DTI …
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Sex, race and disability discrimination cases cost employers £2.6m last year as payouts for unlawful bias cases rose by a third. And the average compensation by employment tribunals to victims …