From positive discrimination to HR's image problem, Mike Berry takes a look back at some of the important news stories that made the headlines in Personnel Today during the past 12 months.
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Last month, I delivered a presentation at the 2006 Financial Directors’ Conference. No, I haven’t moved to ‘the dark side’...
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Back in the 1940s, American politician Wendell L. Willkie wrote: “The test of good manners is to be able to...
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Tobacco company Gallaher underwent a major change programme to overhaul its image and bring different working cultures together. Nic Paton reports.
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In 2006, Personnel Today produced a host of useful feature articles – all available online at PersonnelToday.com. Here is a selection of links listed by subject.
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Less than 1% of UK employees are taking advantage of ‘cycle-to-work’ schemes, despite encouragement from their employees, according to research....
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TUC to call for ‘social agreement’ to protect migrant workers from exploitation
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryMany migrant workers in the UK are over-qualified, work in dangerous conditions and are exploited by employers, the TUC will...
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UK councils spent more than £1,546m on agency and temporary staff in 2005-06, according to figures from the GMB union....
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The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has accepted condemnation from the former head of the Army as “informed criticism” and conceded “there...
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Moves to standardise HR processes suggest nine out of 10 US firms are preparing to outsource HR
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherNine out of 10 US firms are primed for HR outsourcing after standardising and improving the department, according to research....
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Siemens Business Services is to move up to 240 National Savings and Investments jobs to India
by Mike Berryby Mike BerrySiemens Business Services is to outsource up to 240 jobs to India as part of its National Savings and Investments...
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Christian Aid has announced plans to outsource its payroll function. The charity has chosen provider Northgate HR to manage its...
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A leading council in the North West has taken over the HR function at a smaller neighbouring authority as part...
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Prime minister Tony Blair says HR offshoring to India is an opportunity, not a threat
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherEXCLUSIVE
Prime minister Tony Blair has spoken exclusively to Personnel Today about HR jobs being offshored – as evidence of...