HR News
Below are a selection of current HR new stories.
Whilst we take great care to ensure accuracy in the compilation of our Newsletters, Bond do not in any circumstances accept responsibility for any errors, omissions for advice given in this publication.
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HR News February 2012
Welcome to the February edition of HR News. Here we look at how Human Resources Software can help with the management of long term absence. Also with the Olympic Games fast approaching now is the time to think about your internal policies with regards to staff leave during the games.
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HR News - January 2012
A very Happy New Year to all of our readers, let's hope that 2012 brings success and growth to both British industry and businesses alike. With the winter upon us in this issue we look at absenteeism and the benefits of introducing Time and Attendance Software and Absence Management Software.
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HR News December 2011
Welcome to the December issue of HR News. In this issue we shall be looking at the proposals by the Government to make it easier to dismiss staff on long-term sick leave - a controversial subject for many HR professionals. We also focus on a recent survey, which has highlighted the fact that employees are now valuing training and development as an alternative to an annual pay rise.
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HR News November 2011
Welcome to the November issue of HR News. Here we look at the impact of social media in the workplace and the rise of disciplinary cases arising from this. We also discuss the challenges of managing mature employees whilst keeping younger employees engaged and motivated. With the auto-enrolment pension scheme coming into play next year we will touch on how HR and Payroll will need to work closer together and lastly the issue of Christmas holidays! Who has what time off?
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HR News October 2011
Welcome to the October issue of HR News. A month when two new employment regulations come into force. The default retirement age is scrapped and the new Agency Regulations Act comes into play. We take a look at the positive side of retaining older staff and the benefits they may well bring to a business. We also look at sickness and absence and the key reasons behind an upsurge in taking the odd day off. Lastly we look at the 'fear factor' which is raising its head in most organisations.
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HR News September 2011
Welcome to the September issue of HR News. In this issue we cover the topical debate on whether you would prefer more annual leave than pay. It seems that more people are putting quality of life before more pay nowadays. We also look at staff retention, coaching and a quick update on the new pension reforms.
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HR News August 2011
Welcome to the August edition of HR News. News International of course has dominated the last few weeks' news, with this in mind we have put a together a brief synopsis of the Bribery Act, it seems News International could be the tip of the iceberg. We also look at employee engagement and two stories on absence management, how much is it costing your organisation and what excuses are your employees coming up with to get a day off work? Is it genuine or not - how do you tell?
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HR News July 2011
Welcome to the July issue of HR News. In this issue we look at the findings of a recent survey that suggests that absence levels are starting to decline. Is this purely because of the threat of redundancy and wanting to make a good impression or that employers are taking more interest in the reasons for absence? Another survey has shown the importance of a robust recruitment policy as an alarming amount of businesses regret their recruitment decisions. Older employees are again in the news, with statistics showing that although they are having to work to an older age, they are still not being treated fairly when it comes to on-going training and development. Finally we look at why a healthy workforce strategy could improve the image of your business.
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HR News June 2011
Welcome to the June issue of HR News. This month we look at the increase in mental health related illnesses in the workplace, what can you do as an employer to help? Interestingly a recent survey has shown that females are more likely to phone in sick, could this be due to a lack of childcare when their own children are sick? We also look at the new Agency Workers Regulations and the news that the majority of UK businesses are looking at individual pay freezes again this year, but are instead looking towards incentive and productivity bonuses or pay increases linked to performance.
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HR News May 2011
Welcome to the May edition of HR News. April was certainly a busy month with new employment legislation coming into force, a royal wedding and some might say too many bank holidays all at once! In this months edition we look at the problems facing employers dealing with long term sickness, the new paternity rights which came into effect on April 3rd, the new Bribery Act and an article on redundancy, should we engage employees in the process and decision making cycle?
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HR News April 2011
Welcome to the April edition of HR News. It seems every year brings new regulations for the employer to negotiate. Whether it's equality legislation, retirement, agency workers, or bribery, this year presents new legislation relevant to most organisations. Once again, maternity and paternity rules are also to change. Below is a snapshot of the six key updates to make sure you are ready for the year ahead! With the holiday season approaching we also look at the dilemma of requesting sick pay whilst on holiday.
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HR News March 2011
Welcome to the March edition of HR News. In this issue we look at the impending review by the Government on sickness and absence and the introduction on the 6th April of the new Additional Paternity Leave Law. With Facebook and Twitter increasingly becoming popular we also take a look at what policies, if any, organisations should put in place to stop sensitive information being shared by their staff via social networking sites.
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