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    • Equality, diversity and inclusion
    • Disability

    Disability in the workplace: The forgotten minority

    by Phil Boucher 14 Nov 2008
    by Phil Boucher 14 Nov 2008

    The government has set some very ambitious targets for recruiting more disabled people in the workplace over the next two...

    • Employment law
    • Dismissal

    Dismissal register – is it a good idea?

    by Phil Boucher 8 Oct 2008
    by Phil Boucher 8 Oct 2008

    To some it represents an Orwellian nightmare of hyper-surveillance to others simply a tool to help employers keep their workplaces fair and lawful. So just what is it about the National Staff Dismissal Register that gets people so hot under the collar? And why do we need one in the first place? Phil Boucher questions experts on both sides of the debate to find out.

    • Employment law
    • Economics, government & business
    • Opinion

    HR and the credit crunch

    by Phil Boucher 15 Aug 2008
    by Phil Boucher 15 Aug 2008

    Hardly a day goes by where we don’t read something about the ubiquitous ‘credit crunch’ and the current economic crisis....

    • Equality, diversity and inclusion

    Head-to-head: Commission for Equality and Human Rights

    by Phil Boucher 12 Sep 2007
    by Phil Boucher 12 Sep 2007

    In October the new Commission for Equality and Human Rights (CEHR) is due to start work, taking over the duties...

    • Zero hours
    • Employment law
    • Economics, government & business

    Looking back at this year’s challenges

    by Phil Boucher 2 Mar 2006
    by Phil Boucher 2 Mar 2006

    Which piece of employment legislation has caused you the most headaches in 2005? Here HR practitioners from different sectors share their views. Compiled by Phil Boucher

    • Employee relations
    • Employment law
    • Information & consultation

    INFORMATION & CONSULTATION Are you prepared?

    by Phil Boucher 3 Jun 2005
    by Phil Boucher 3 Jun 2005

    Phil Boucher finds out how some of the UK's employers are responding to the new regulations on informing and consulting with employees

    • Recruitment & retention
    • References

    Reference checks

    by Phil Boucher 3 Feb 2005
    by Phil Boucher 3 Feb 2005

    As employers’ legal liabilities for the actions of staff become more extensive and complex it is important not to take...

    • HR practice
    • Computer misuse

    Office policies: Out of bounds

    by Phil Boucher 1 Feb 2005
    by Phil Boucher 1 Feb 2005

    Ensure policies are in place and employees are aware of the rules regarding internet access and usage to avoid any unpleasant misuse

    • Absence
    • Agency workers
    • Employment law

    Equal triangle?

    by Phil Boucher 1 Jun 2004
    by Phil Boucher 1 Jun 2004

    Employers need to make small but significant changes to internal processes surrounding discipline, illness and annual leave for temporary workers....

    • HR strategy

    Your call

    by Phil Boucher 1 Feb 2004
    by Phil Boucher 1 Feb 2004

    Employers are updating or changing company policy since the regulations came into force last year prohibiting the use of mobile phones while driving.

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