Labour election victory: the implications for employers

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:50:00 GMT

What impact will the next government's policies have on employers? Labour's intentions come under the spotlight this week, in the first of three investigations into the main parties' plans for life at Number 10. Guy Sheppard repor

UK general election: what would a hung parliament mean for employers and employees?

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:50:00 GMT

The prospect of a hung parliament – where no political party has an overall majority – is looming. But what would it mean for employers and employees? Tara Craig asked some interested parties about the implications.

Profile: Dean Shoesmith, joint executive head of HR, London Boroughs of Sutton and Merton

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:29:00 GMT

Dean Shoesmith steps up to become president of the Public Sector People Managers' Association later this month. Kat Baker talks to him about leading by experience and his plans for steering the sector through looming budget cuts.<

Guilty by association: What recompense when mud sticks?

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:58:00 GMT

Guilt by association is an ugly thing, but tribunals can, in rare cases, award damages. "A good reputation is more valuable than money". So said Syrian writer Publiliu

BITC health summit: Take action on workplace health

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:18:00 GMT

Are your colleagues staying late, eating at their desk, and seeing little of their friends and families? Is job satisfaction at an all-time low because people are having to do more with less? If so, your organisation could be in trouble when the economic recovery starts, and the finger of blame could well point at HR. Noel O'Reilly reports.

Retail sector focus: Staying afloat

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:14:00 GMT

The retail sector's travails have been among the most public of the recession, with several iconic high-street names disappearing altogether. In our latest sector focus, Guy Sheppard looks at what HR has done to maintain its status, despite cuts to its budgets and staff.

Mental health at work: new NHS Employers initiative

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:51:00 GMT

NHS Employers launched a national campaign today (3 March 2010) to end stigma against NHS workers suffering from mental ill health. The campaign, 'Open your Mind', will also work to improve employment rates for those with mental health con

Offering financial education and training in the workplace

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:22:00 GMT

As the country emerges from recession, employers are being urged to provide financial literacy education to their staff, both to support those left in financial difficulty and to help prevent a recurrence of the types of borrowing that con

Sector focus: online gaming industry

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT

A surprise piece of US legislation knocked the UK online gaming sector – and its HR professionals – for six. It has since picked itself up, refocused on home turf and become a recession success story. Joanne Christie re

Workplace bullying – a problem for employer and employee alike

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:03:00 GMT

On 21 February, the government ran an advertisement in a Sunday newspaper, encouraging employers to visit its website for free employment advice on preventing workplace harassment and violence. It seemed almost too ironic then, when Christ

Holiday entitlement when on sick leave - a guide for employers

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:32:00 GMT

Agency Workers' Regulations: the use of temps may need a rethink

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:19:00 GMT

The introduction of the Agency Workers' Regulations will mean changes to working practices. If your company engages agency workers to maintain flexibility and keep costs down, you may need to rethink the structure of your

Analysis: Fit notes

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:14:00 GMT

On 6 April the Med 3 sick note will be replaced by the new 'fit note', or Statement of Fitness for Work recommended in Dame Carol Black's review of health and work in 2008, and guidance was published last month for GPs.

Employing ex-soldiers in the workplace

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:38:00 GMT

Employers can be wary of employing ex-Armed Forces personnel in civilian roles, but someone with a services background can bring a wea lth of valuable skills to the workplace, as Helen Gilbert discovers. When the C

Corporate manslaughter: new guidelines for sentencing

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:16:00 GMT

With the first corporate manslaughter case due to be heard next week, the Sentencing Guidelines Council has just announced new guidelines for sentencing companies found guilty. Tara Craig sums them up. The