Liz Hall
About Liz Hall
Employer initiatives: Why the gimmicks don’t work
With British Airways and Tesco among those using innovative ways to tackle workplace sickness absence, Liz Hall looks at why they may just be short-term fixes
Aim for the right mix
With the Civil Service trying to recruit a workforce that more accurately reflects those it serves, the Cabinet Office in particular is developing a host of new diversity initiatives. Liz Hall reports
Make the first move
The new EU member states could provide a new pool of talent for UK employers. But, as Liz Hall reports, the often highly qualified jobseekers are waiting for employers to...
Background checks: protecting the innocent
Last month’s jailing of unqualified gynaecologist Dr Henry Akpata and the forced resignation of NHS Trust chief executive Neil Taylor...
Following a different beat
Liz Hall looks at how one HR manager is using bhangra music and Punjabi culture to teach employees about diversity
Where to draw the line
Employers must strike a balance between keeping an eye on poor performance and protecting the employees' rightto privacy if monitoring policies are to work. Liz Hall reports
Retail therapy
UK companies will soon have to set up works councils and consult employees before organisational changes are made – a...
Looks good on paper?
As prospective employees become more deceitful in their CVs and job applications, HR must become more rigorous in checking the facts.
The art of inspiration
Employers are turning to the arts to cultivate creativity in their managers.
