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The Importance Of Not Being Ernest
June 4 2012 - Creating an environment where humour - and laughter - is viewed positively will create a place of enjoyment.

The ticking time bomb of older workers
May 28 2012 - This is a very difficult area of the law for employers. On the one hand employers do not want to be accused of age discrimination, but on the other hand they have to act in the best interests of the business, even when this means replacing older workers with a younger, fresher work force.

UK Employment Statistics
May 16 2012 - The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% - down 0.2% over the quarter but up 0.5% over the year.

Should You Be Sharing That?
May 14 2012 - Managing employee information on a global scale when data privacy rules differ by country

The Transformational Power of HR Software
May 14 2012 - HR software has for many years been revolutionising the processes and procedures of HR departments. But the growing power of intuitive technologies means the opportunities for forward-thinking HR professionals are ever-increasing.

Help yourself to a thriving business
April 26 2012 - It's All About You is specifically for you, the entrepreneur, the lone adventurer, who is relentlessly driving forward business, focusing more on achieving business objectives, but possibly to the detriment of your personal wellbeing and basic health.

How to Help Your Staff Going Through Divorce
April 19 2012 - Often at times being caught up in all the distractions of HR, many people don't make the time to create a crisis or advice centre for struggling employees and this is SO needed within the workplace.

The Advantages and Drawbacks of Learning Management Systems
April 10 2012 - A LMS is a tool used for documenting, tracking and reporting on training programs in a bid to increase employee efficiency and productivity.

HR and Spotting Fraud
March 25 2012 - It’s surprisingly easy to take on someone who isn’t who they say they are, especially when your focus is on can they do the job in question, not who they say they might be.

National Minimum Wage Increases
March 20 2012 - The adult minimum wage rate will increase from £6.08 to £6.19 an hour on October 1 2012.

Six Pitfalls of Workforce Planning
March 20 2012 - Free download: Know the pitfalls that companies can fall into when doing strategic workforce planning.

Measuring and Addressing Competency Gaps
March 20 2012 - Free download: Learn how to find and fill competency gaps in your organization before they affect you.

Driving Business Execution Through Integrated Talent Management
March 20 2012 - Free download: Discover how you can leverage talent management processes to drive business execution.

HR as a Business Partner
March 16 2012 - The term 'business partner' is often highlighted as an important aspect in discussions about the role of the human resource manager but being a 'business partner' needs wide business knowledge.

'Computer says no': Are you unwittingly discriminating with personality testing? (Part 2)
March 12 2012 - In this article, we look at how employers might seek to resolve the problem of discrimination against disabled participants in personality tests and the pitfalls associated with trying to make reasonable adjustments.

Healthy Eating Key to Workplace Productivity
March 2 2012 - It has been claimed that one in three office employees skips a proper lunch, and instead snacks on unhealthy options, which can lead to lethargy, irritability and decreased productivity.

Scotland overtakes London as worst region in the UK for unemployment
February 16 2012 - An analysis of UK local authority areas by claimant to vacancies ratio in January 2012 shows that a number of Scottish areas have passed the inner London boroughs to become the UK's worst employment blackspots.

Monitoring Job Satisfaction
February 10 2012 - Employee satisfaction is a key indicator for defining staff rewards and benefits and over 70% of businesses have taken steps to monitor it.

Technology Matters
February 2 2012 - Hyland Software director, Mark Greatorex, explores how combining strategy with technology can help maximise HR capability and contribution

'Computer says no': Are you unwittingly discriminating with personality testing? (Part 1)
January 25 2012 - There are strong, well-rehearsed arguments both for and against the use of personality testing, but we have identified a particular, and thus far potentially overlooked, risk of discrimination against disabled participants.

Human Resources (HR) Management Masters Courses
Why not further your education and study Human Resources (HR) management masters courses at Middlesex University Business School. With innovative and professional development programmes they can support you as HR professionals at each stage of your career.

Hiring and managing in the cloud - a guide for SMEs
December 19 2011 - One of the most exciting new trends in recent years has been the emergence of the human cloud, as more and more businesses go online to hire and manage talented staff on an hourly or project basis.

Basic Skills Need Improvement
December 13 2011 - Graduate unemployment is at a record level but many organizations say they cannot find the right talent.

Reforming UK Employment Legislation
November 25 2011 - Vince Cable, Business Secretary, announced on Wednesday a package of measures intended to modify the way employers recruit, manage disputes and dismiss staff - while retaining key protections for employees.

Stress is number one cause of long-term absences
October 5 2011 - Stress has been identified as the most significant cause of long-term absence according to this year's CIPD/Simplyhealth Absence Management survey.

Changes to Unfair Dismissal Rules
October 5 2011 - The announcement that the qualification period for the right to claim unfair dismissal will be extended from one year to two years has attracted mixed responses.


Recent News Releases

March 2012

  • CIPD People Management Awards open for entry with two new categories
  • February 2012

  • ADP Publishes a New Edition of the HR Atlas "Europe at Work"
  • January 2012

  • HR practice renews long-term relationships as clients call for in-house support for their personnel departments
  • Unorganised and inconsistent hiring processes are stinging large organisations like Twitter, according to a leading recruitment expert.
  • December 2011

  • MJ Church reaches new standards

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