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Legal opinion: Injunctions and disputes

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:37:00 GMT

On 17 December 2009, British Airways (BA) was granted an in

Councils search for ways to cut costs without compulsory redundancies

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Essex County Council's decision last week to axe up to 275 middle management posts - roughly a sixth of its line manager population - has highlighted the pressure on the public sector to reduce costs ahead of the inevitable funding cuts that lie ahead.

Public sector HR: a special focus

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT

As the economy moves towards recovery, coping with spending cuts is the big challenge facing HR in the public sector. Guy Sheppard reports, in the latest of a series of sector focuses. It is a common refrain among

Reservist redundancy ruling: implications for employers

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:38:00 GMT

Employers may have to reassess their policy on employing reservists following a recent tribunal case involving a Territorial Army soldier returning from Afghanistan. Georgina Fuller reports. About 20,000 of the 35

Homophobia: Out with homophobia in the workplace

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:23:00 GMT

Discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation may be against the law, but many 'out' employees continue to experience homophobia in the workplace. Sophie Hudson investigates.

Shaping the future - sustainability is the key to success

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:44:00 GMT

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development's Shaping the Future research programme has been looking at what makes organisations sustainable over the long term. Research adviser Jill Miller discusses the interim findings.

Reward and benefits research: Suited and rooted

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

A survey conducted by IFF Research, seen exclusively by Personnel Today, shows that pay and reward are very important for those working in the private sector, while public sector employees are more concerned with working hours and flexibility. But the ongoing recession mean job security is of paramount importance to all workers.

Managing sickness absence

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:17:00 GMT

As the day of the working year on which the highest number of employees are likely to call in sick, the first Monday in February has been given the dubious title of National Sickie Day. Of course, in

General election 2010: HR’s wishes and worries

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:03:00 GMT

A new government will be formed within the next five months, and with it will come a raft of new policy initiatives. Guy Sheppard finds out what would most benefit HR, and what would cause the profession the most difficulties.

Rescue plan secures Henley's future: Chris Bones on his time at Henley Management School

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:05:00 GMT

In the mid-noughties, Henley Management College was running at a loss and struggling to compete against better-funded business schools. Outgoing dean Chris Bones talks to Alex Blyth about how Henley's successful merger with the Un

Behaviour on the picket line: crossing the line?

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:28:00 GMT

With industrial action continuing to be an issue, there are some doís and doníts to adhere to. The past couple of years have seen

Personal accounts: feathering the NEST

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:02:00 GMT

For several months now, UK employers have been coming to terms with the main aims of the pension reform agenda. For them, the main elements are the fundamental right of almost all employees to a company contribution, through eit

HR in the IT sector: a special focus

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:19:00 GMT

Innovation goes with the territory for HR professionals working in IT, particularly now the recession has switched their focus from rapid recruitment to employee engagement and retention schemes. Guy Sheppard reports, in the first