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Opinion: Ways to regain control of your workload after a holiday
Jan Hills turns to science-based strategies to retain that post-break glowWith summer here, at last, my mind turns to holidays. But with time off comes that dreadful first day back at work where the...
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Springboard injunctions can be useful when whole teams are being poached
But courts must balance the outcome for the competing businessesSuccessful teams and key employees will always be attractive to a company’s competitors, and restrictive covenants can be an extremely...
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Minimum wage falls far short of a decent standard of living, charity finds
Research reveals NMW accounts for just 70 per cent of required incomeSingle people on the national minimum wage (NMW) only earn 70 per cent of what the public believes is needed for a reasonable...
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Shareholder group criticises staff pay disparity at major retailers
M&S and Sainsbury’s face potential rebellion over ‘excessive’ senior rewardMajor retail chains Marks and Spencer (M&S) and Sainsbury’s are expected to face protests from shareholders and...
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Sub-contractors’ employees may be covered by Tupe
Client companies need to make financial provisions for acquiring this liabilityA key element of the Tupe regulations is protecting employment when there’s a contractor involved, whether the client...
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More than 83,000 early conciliation cases handled in first year
But fees still major deterrent for claimants looking to proceed to tribunalThree in four people participated in the Acas early conciliation (EC) scheme in its first year, with 83 per cent satisfied...
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Economic recovery not reflected in wages, finds CIPD
Skills and competencies increasingly recognised in pay decisionsDespite improving at its fastest rate in seven years, the UK’s economic recovery has so far failed to trigger an increase in pay rises,...
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Chancellor unveils ‘national living wage’ and freezes in-work benefits
What the Emergency Budget 2015 means for HRNational Living Wage announcedChancellor George Osborne unveiled a new national living wage (NLW) in his Emergency Budget today because “Britain deserves a...
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Voluntary overtime can be included in holiday pay calculations
But amount still has to reflect ‘normal pay’ overallThe ongoing saga of how UK businesses calculate holiday pay for their employees has taken a fresh turn following an important decision in the...
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The rise of the intrapreneur
Being intrapreneurial is largely about flattening the hierarchy and empowering everybody in the company, writes Adam Kingl, Executive Director of Learning Solutions, Executive Education, at London...
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Seven key traits to develop for successful future leaders
Experts share their tips for HR and L&D at the CIPFA annual conferenceIf a quick sweep of your office reveals nobody you’d be confident leading you out of a paper bag, then you’d be forgiven for...
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Antony Jenkins ousted as Barclays seeks ‘new set of skills’
Chief executive to leave banking group after disagreement with boardAntony Jenkins, the chief executive of Barclays was dismissed from the banking group yesterday (Wednesday 8th July) after three years...
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Early conciliation proving ‘helpful’ for employers
Although employees are less satisfied with the new regimeAcas has recently published statistics and a research study into users’ views on its early conciliation service during its first year of...
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Study CIPD Level 7 online and open the door to becoming a qualified HR Director
HR is a strategic value creator, unlocking the potential wrapped up in an organisation’s human capital. HR Managers and Directors need both confidence and skills to keep people and talent management...
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CIPD appoints new Ireland director
As Irish economy grows, HR practices are vital to success, says appointeeMary Connaughton has been appointed director for CIPD Ireland as part of plans to build the institute in Ireland and expand...
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STEM job vacancies twice as likely to be left unfilled, report reveals
UKCES finds ‘alarming’ shortage of STEM skills, with engineering worst affectedThe risk of job vacancies being left unfilled in the science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) industries is...
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Opinion: How can British workers compete with cheap international labour?
The maritime ‘industrial partnership’ could hold the answers in a globalised labour market, says Iain Mackinnon You’d expect Mick Cash, RMT general secretary, to say something challenging to a room...
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Appeal court gives guidance on indirect race and age discrimination claim
Claimants have to show personal disadvantage from a detrimental policyIn the case of Home Office v Essop, the Court of Appeal has held that in indirect discrimination claims, claimants must show that...
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A 360-degree reviews have the power to provide a panoramic view of employee performance ‒ ensuring employees get broader, fairer feedback that supports improved performance and ongoing development.The...
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Government launches 15-point plan to tackle UK’s ‘productivity puzzle’
But ignoring skills challenge risks fatally undermining progress, warns CIPDThe government’s plan to boost the UK’s productivity and improve economic output risks being fatally undermined unless more...
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