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Abolition of employment tribunal fees in Scotland a ‘priority’

And further splits from UK employment law policy may be on the wayScotland’s programme for government 2015-16, published on 1 September, includes a clear commitment to abolish fees for Scottish...

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Trade union reforms are ‘outdated response’, warns CIPD

Government urged to consider dialogue-led approaches such as no-strike agreements Government plans to reform trade union laws have been described as “an outdated response” given the challenges...

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How to improve your recruitment process and free up HR resources

For some, just the word ‘outsourcing’ brings up bad connotations of low-cost labour and taking jobs offshore, often at the expense of quality. However, when implemented strategically, with a focus on...

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Long-hours culture rising again after decades of decline, analysis reveals

TUC calls for ‘stronger rules’ on excessive working after 15 per cent increaseThe number of people working more than 48 hours a week has increased by 15 per cent in five years, according to analysis...

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Poor quality people management ‘costs employers £84 billion a year’

Financial and healthcare sectors have most to gain from improving standardsUK businesses are missing out on £84bn a year because of poor quality people management, a study by Investors in People (IIP)...

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What do great HR directors do well?

CIPD People Management Awards champion Tim Pointer on what it takes to reach the topTim Pointer has had a year to remember. Almost 12 months ago, he was on stage as HR director of Pentland Brands to...

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Opinion: Why we've got it wrong about the bankers

Robert Jeffery enjoys a new book that lifts the lid on what it's really like to work in financial services – and why HR gets the blame for everythingA funny thing happens to readers who get partway...

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Speaking Up: What’s the impact of the workplace on our mental health?

Today, mental illness affects an estimated one in four employees – and there is plenty of evidence to suggest that this number is on the increase, fuelled by an always-on culture, evolving work...

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Restaurants under fire for deducting admin fees from staff tips

But law gives little protection to waiting staffRecent press coverage has shone a spotlight on several well-known restaurant chains charging staff “administrative” fees for handling tips paid by...

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Travelling time is working time, rules ECJ

Mixed reactions as UK employers grapple with the implicationsTime spent travelling to and from home by employees without a fixed working base should count towards time worked, the European Court of...

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Government data hides true extent of over-qualification, argues CIPD

Fewer organisations should stipulate degrees for roles, says Cheese, after Universities Minister queries scale of problem The CIPD has rebuffed Government statistics cited by the Universities Minister...

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Should employees be permitted to use e-cigarettes in the workplace?

UK-wide policies difficult to implement as Wales and Scotland go their own wayElectronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are increasingly popular with ex-smokers and those who are still trying to kick the...

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What the ECJ travel ruling means for UK employers

Time spent travelling to and from home may not count towards National Minimum Wage In Federación de Servicios Privados del sindicato Comisiones obreras v Tyco Integrated Security SL, the Court of...

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Male breadwinners would swap a top salary for more time at home

Employees do not see starting a family as a career-ending moveMost men would take a pay cut if it meant they could work less hours and spend more time with their loved ones, a study has found.The...

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Employees ‘should be saving £10,000 a year into pensions’

Firms warned over lack of financial education, as study predicts current deficits could knock 1 per cent off pay risesBritish employees should be putting an average of £10,000 a year into their pension...

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Opinion: No one should be ashamed of being able to afford childcare

But Marissa Mayer’s choices as a working mother shouldn’t take away from the importance of family friendly policies says Benjamin FletcherAccording to Workingmums.co.uk's annual survey of over 2,300...

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Don’t put agency staff in the middle of ‘difficult’ industrial relations,...

Proposed reforms to trade union laws come under fire from recruitment industryReplacing striking staff with agency workers could be harmful to workers and clients, the recruitment industry has...

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Discover the new and better way to manage performance. Download the free...

Today, employees want continuous feedback and coaching from their leaders and their peers. They want a connection between their work and goals, and those of the organisation. They also want to...

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Third of employees change professions rather than wait to be promoted, survey...

Workers report feeling ‘stuck in a rut’ due to lack of career progressionOne quarter of recently retired Britons never received a promotion, according to research from jobs board Monster.co.ukWhile 23...

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Radical shake-up of employment tribunal system proposed

Decisions based on documents alone would cut costs of simple claimsThe impact of tribunal fees on access to justice has been widely discussed but the debate about employment tribunals goes further than...

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