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Government ‘whistleblowing’ consultation begins

3 July 2009 - 23 reads
Whistle
The Government today begins a consultation on how employment tribunals can pass on details about whistleblowing cases to appropriate regulators.

HR tip: What is theft?

2 July 2009 - 382 reads
Learn HR logo
An employee was given a final warning for stealing some lengths of timber. However, a few days later he reported one of our team leaders for theft. How should we react?

Time to bite the self-service bullet?

2 July 2009 - 200 reads
self service HR
Cat Rickard outlines the types of benefits associated with introducing HR self-service systems and some considerations to take into account before deciding to implement it.

How to keep your employees cool during the heatwave

2 July 2009 - 102 reads - 1 comment
Sunshine
The heat is on - but without a legal maximum workplace temperature, employers may be confused about what action to take. These tips outline what risks and measures to consider.

Report reveals HR is pro social networking

1 July 2009 - 225 reads
Web 2.0
HR professionals are turning to social networking to inform important business decisions, a new report has revealed.

Beyond the crossroads: How to avoid a recession culture

30 June 2009 - 141 reads
Business in a recession
Bettina Pickering and Amy Finn stress that all measures taken during the downturn are done with the long-term consequences in mind.

How to select the right employee for the job

30 June 2009 - 732 reads
Selecting the right candidate
With scores of applicants chasing fewer roles, UK plc needs better candidate screening, says Steve O’Dell.

Undercover Boss: Paying lip service to the skills gap

29 June 2009 - 259 reads
Television
In the final episode of Channel 4’s Undercover Boss, Steven Martin, CEO of construction giant Clugston goes incognito to find out how his staff really feel about their jobs – and the firm. Penny de Valk shares her views.

Five things we learned at The Talent Management Conference

29 June 2009 - 203 reads
Innovation
Neil Davey outlines some of the key issues raised at The Economist Talent Management Conference.

HR tip: Challenging doctor's fit note

25 June 2009 - 480 reads
Learn HR logo
An employee has returned to work following sickness absence, with a doctor's note saying that he is fit for work, but we have our doubts. Can we challenge the note?

Discussion group competition!

Do you have a wacky story about the most inappropriate recruitment process you've witnessed, or a candidate who lasted the least time in a role and why? If so, you could win a bottle of wine! Join this discussion group to take part.

 

Smoking ban: Two years on

 While we want to educate people on the risks of smoking, we're trying not to be a nanny state.  

Karl Wiegand, health and safety manager, Vodafone

For more information on going smoke-free, click here.

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