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Latest Human Resource News

News, views and stories of interest which may help you in your Human Resource strategy. The archive section is always open to view stories you might have missed.

Below is a list of all our current news items, or you can view our past stories by going to our archive section.

FLEXIBLE WORKING
British companies still work the longest hours in Europe, yet our productivity levels are one of the lowest. Businesses complain about stress-related sickness costs and claims and indeed this costs British business around £12 billion every year. Yet little is done to tackle the reasons for stress and employers continue to look upon employees suffering from stress as claimants rather than victims of often poorly managed operations. Allowing employees to work in a way that allows them to accommodate their domestic needs is not only good for them, their families and their children; it is good for business too. ... read more »
Submitted on 9 Aug 2010

 

FIXED RETIREMENT AGE TO GO
The Government confirms plans to scrap the default retirement age in the UK and sets October 2011 date ... read more »
Submitted on 29 Jul 2010

 

WHAT IS A "REASONABLE RESPONSE?"
In claims for unfair dismissal Employment Tribunals must determine if the employer acted within a band of “reasonable responses”. ... read more »
Submitted on 21 Jun 2010

 

WORLD CUP ABSENCES?
Up to 10% of the UK’s workforce will take “sickies” during the world cup. ... read more »
Submitted on 16 Jun 2010

 

PAYING PEOPLE OFF / SERIAL CLAIMANTS
A couple of news items that will interest you regarding side effects of employment laws. ... read more »
Submitted on 10 Jun 2010

 

NEW BRIBERY ACT
Recent legislation creates a new offence of failure to prevent bribery ... read more »
Submitted on 27 Apr 2010

 

BAN ON AIR TRAVEL
Guidance for Employers ... read more »
Submitted on 22 Apr 2010

 

CHANGES TO STATUTORY MATERNITY PAY
A committee of the European Parliament has recently (Feb 2010) passed draft legislation that will extend maternity leave to 20 weeks on full pay across Europe. ... read more »
Submitted on 8 Mar 2010

 

NEW SICK NOTES
With effect 6th April 2010 GPs will be introducing a new type of sick note. ... read more »
Submitted on 22 Feb 2010

 

HR UPDATE FOR 2010
A Summary of the HR legislation changes for 2010 ... read more »
Submitted on 18 Jan 2010