This week’s news in brief
Managing talent
More than two-thirds of City employers claim they are able to attract
talented staff, yet more than half concede they cannot retain this talent.
According to a survey by Penna Consulting, the in-ability to retain talent
derives from a lack of infrastructure to identify and manage potential. www.e-penna.com
Skills hunt hampered
Job snobbery is hampering efforts to fill skills shortages and boost UK
productivity, according to a new report. A poll of 2,500 people by The Work
Foundation, found the views of peers had a huge impact on choice of work. www.theworkfoundation.com
Pay settlements static
Pay settlements in engineering and manufacturing have remained static,
according to the latest figures from the Engineering Employers’ Federation. The
average settlement level for the three months to the end of May 2003 remained
at 2.5 per cent. www.eef.org.uk
Competition winner
Congratulations to Catherine Windle, HR manager at GMTV, winner of a weekend
for two in Barcelona. The prize draw was attached to the PersonnelToday.com/DLA
Workforce Equality and Diversity Survey. PersonnelToday.com is now running a
competition in conjunction with Bupa International. To win a luxury health farm
break for two, visit our website before 2 July. www.personneltoday.com
HR director on leave
The headline in an article about the London Probation Area incorrectly said
the HR director had been suspended (News, 3 June). In fact, the HR director is
on special leave to help with an investigation, as explained in the main
article.
