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McDonald's: Would you like a GCSE with that?

2010-03-11 14:48 - 125 reads
David Fairhurst, McDonald's
McDonald’s is launching the UK’s first national work experience-based qualification. Meanwhile young people believe a strong academic background is not enough to secure them a job.

Graduates? No thanks!

2010-03-11 14:23 - 201 reads
graduates
Neither school leavers nor university graduates are providing employers with what they need due to basic problems with literacy, numeracy and attitude, a Tesco executive said today.

Engaging employees - it's a management issue

2010-03-11 11:47 - 158 reads
Engaging the generations
Line managers play a more important role in keeping staff engaged and motivated than either more senior leaders or the boss, according to a new study...

Small businesses, watch your back when hiring

2010-03-11 09:16 - 412 reads
Employee investigation
A bad hire can be devastating to a smaller business. How can you tell who you are really hiring?

Take five - communicate better

2010-03-11 09:04 - 1339 reads - 1 comment
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Encouraging efficient, effective and appropriate communication is one of HR’s greatest challenges. Take five and break five bad habits and barriers to communication.

Train and gain or snooze and lose

2010-03-10 12:37 - 243 reads
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Dwindling levels of investment in training must rise this year if UK employers are to remain competitive on a global basis as the economy starts to emerge from recession.

Rise in vacancies and recruitment activity point to recovery

2010-03-09 11:42 - 209 reads
jobcentre
The number of vacancies posted online in February was the highest since December 2008 when the recession really kicked in.

Government watchdog spends £170k on role play

2010-03-09 09:59 - 172 reads
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The Conservative Party has slammed the Audit Commission for spending £167,000 on role play over the last three years.

Engaging your talent through embodied leadership

2010-03-09 09:17 - 878 reads - 1 comment
Leader
Which qualities does a leader require to inspire engagement of their key talent and harness dicretionary effort?

99th International Women's Day reveals same glass ceiling

2010-03-08 15:23 - 347 reads
Glass ceiling
Nearly half of all UK workers believe women are still subject to glass ceilings in the workplace and that men are favoured for promotion over their female counterparts.

Scotland lays down anti-violence guidelines

2010-03-08 12:34 - 219 reads
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Scotland has brought together first first set of guidelines designed to protect staff from violence at work.

Ask the expert: Sleeping shift

2010-03-08 09:31 - 280 reads
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Should we pay NMW? Martin Brewer and Esther Smith advise on whether a sleeping shift requires national minimum wage.

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This month on HRzone...

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March: Engaging employees

It's March already, and hopefully spring is on the way.  If you're considering a change of scene, we have a new jobs section on the site to help you find your next HR role, and our 'Get Noticed' campaign can help you move upwards in your organisation.

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This month we'll be focusing on employee engagement, what drives it, how to deliver it, how to improve it, and anything else you'd like to know. As usual you can contact me at editor@hrzone.co.uk or on Twitter - hrzone. This month I'll be out and about but the highlight of the month is the first ever HR Tweet-up. If you want to join in you're more than welcome, just RSVP to your invite here. It's free to register - I hope to see you there!

With warm wishes, Charlie Duff, Editor

HR in a recession

 Leadership is like a teabag - you only know how good it is when it’s in hot water.  

David Fairhurst, senior vice president, chief people officer, McDonald’s