This week’s news in brief
New CSR website
The Government has launched a new corporate social responsibility (CSR)
website to provide a single port of call for information on how it is
supporting the development of CSR. Steven Timms, minister of CSR, has also
announced the publication of the Corporate Social Responsibility: a Government
update report, which outlines progress towards meeting the Government’s goal to
see CSR become mainstream practice. www.csr.gov.uk
Met Morris Inquiry
The 43,000 staff at the Metropolitan Police will be surveyed as part of the
Morris Inquiry into professional standards. They will be asked questions on
areas such as communication and employment policies, as well as feedback on the
experience of working for the Met. It is hoped the feedback will help to provide
a greater insight into working for the Met. www.morrisinquiry.gov.uk
Rude under pressure
At least two-thirds of staff are rude when under pressure, according to a
report on office etiquette. Ignoring colleagues, talking out of turn, swearing
and turning up late are all commonplace, according to a survey of 1,000 staff
by recruitment firm Office Angels. www.office-angels.com
Competition winner
Tina Jakeman, personnel manager at Wyvern Waste Services, won the prize draw
attached to the Employee Engagement research survey on PersonnelToday.com. She
won a wine-tasting day with celebrity connoisseur Oz Clarke. Chiumento, the
survey sponsor, and Personnel Today send their congratulations. www.chiumento.co.uk
