Communications

IT won’t revolutionise NHS alone

As the health sector approaches the NHS Information Revolution mandated by its government...


Created on: 17/11/2011 09:00

The A Team

It all starts with a simple idea. “I think it’s time we ran a staff survey”.


Created on: 21/09/2011 09:00

A problem shared

In companies that are obsessed with politics and intrigue, problem solvers rarely fix issues and are more likely to spawn new problems that weigh heavily on the organisation’s ability to operate respond to market trends.


Created on: 05/09/2011 09:00

Mind the widening skills gap


Created on: 11/11/2010 11:40

High earners tax explained

With the new 50 percent additional rate of UK income tax, Sykes Anderson present options for high earners after 2009 Budget. A summary of the income tax changes by David Anderson solicitor and chartered tax adviser and Graeme Perry, trainee solicitor at Sykes Anderson LLP Solicitors and Chartered Tax Advisers.


Created on: 05/06/2009 11:45

Dispute Resolution

April saw the much maligned statutory dispute resolution procedures make way for a new regime. Martin Warren, head of employment law at Eversheds LLP, considers what this will mean for HR practitioners.


Created on: 07/05/2009 11:20

Common sense v political correctness: the legal perspective

Communities Secretary Hazel Blears recently warned against what she described as 'creeping oversensitivity'. She wants to encourage 'debate about religion in contemporary life'. Audrey Williams of Eversheds gives her legal angle on the subject.


Created on: 08/04/2009 15:01

Recession is only temporary...honest

Many line managers and HR professionals feel stressed, anxious and fearful during the current recession. This can stem from the external climate of anxiety as much as specific operational realities. Stress shows itself in a number of ways, including long hours, self protection and withdrawal.


Created on: 12/03/2009 12:36

Diversity - understanding the individual

Common misinterpretations include assuming that people know and understand what is meant by the terms equality, diversity and inclusion, which are often used very differently by organisations. In addition, many organisations still see diversity as either a fearful legal entity that must be complied with, or simply as a 'nice thing to do'. Few seem to have really grasped the wide range of business benefits of embedding a culture of diversity and inclusion. Not establishing a clear business case is a key factor in organisational diversity strategies failing in the early stages.


Created on: 10/02/2009 09:41

What do points mean?

Employers' attitudes to personnel in tough times can be a key factor in influencing a successful outcome, as businesses that neglect staff during difficult trading conditions run the risk of de-motivated staff. But most personnel will feel motivated and satisfied if they believe their efforts are being rewarded, and will be better prepared when a recovery happens.


Created on: 10/02/2009 09:09