Dealing with persistent absenteeism can be a real headache for personnel managers who must tiptoe their way around medical reports, disciplinary procedures and, of course, the Disability Discrimination Act. Ian Yonge diagnoses some of the most troublesome problems that can arise
Personnel Today
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Winning
top table influence for training activities need not be a distant dream, as our
TD2000 campaign has shown. We... -
Undertaking research may be a daunting prospect, but tackled logically with the aid of varied sources, it can reap rewards. In our special learning issue, we offer some guidance on embarking on study and a resource section with useful contacts
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Permanent health insurance can be an important tool for recruiting and retaining senior executives. But beware - the advantages could be far outweighed by huge penalties if employers fail to heed its hidden dangers. By James Wilders
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Mike
Molloy’s determination has created a culture of training excellence at the once-ailing
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With increasing competition for good OH positions, CV presentation and interview preparation can make the difference to those on both sides of the recruitment process
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Employers should not hold their breath for a fast-track decision on whether
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This
month Neil Porter, group training manager for Choice Hotels Europe, UK and
Ireland, age 40, explains the challenges of... -
The transition from conventional occupational health provider to consultancy has proved a steep learning curve for William M Mercer OH head Christine Owen, but one which has opened her eyes to a new and forward-thinking set of disciplines
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The Civil Service has responded to criticism that its recruitment and retention policies must be reformed to keep talented staff.In...
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In 1999, the DfEE Information Technology Communications and Skills Strategy Group reported that it expects employment of IT technical specialists...
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Economy, efficiency and effectiveness – that is the mantra behind the Local Government Act 1999.The legislation, all 17,000 words of...
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Stress causes lost working days in most City companies but less than half have put policies in place to deal...
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Economically speaking, the news is great. Britain’s burgeoning economy seems to go from strength to strength and the country is...
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Pub and leisure company Scottish & Newcastle Retail is to introduce the hospitality industry’s first human resources service centre.The company...