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HR Business News
Workshy youth
The number of young people out of work is continuing to rise but UK employers are finding it increasingly difficult to recruit young British workers...Read more...

The pensions pit deepens
The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) responded to figures released...Read more...

Redundancy a sign of failed management
Last year the cost to the UK economy of redundancy was £10.3 billion...Read more...

Most businesses don’t have a social media policy
Businesses need to implement social media policies or risk being left vulnerable to employment tribunal claims...Read more...

Workplace deaths underestimated by 800
The government has been accused of hiding behind statistics, as workplace deaths are underestimated by more than 800 per cent...Read more...

Supreme Courts holds retirement age of 65 was justified
In Seldon v Clarkson, Wright and Jakes and anor the Court of Appeal upheld the EAT's decision in rejecting Mr Seldon’s claim...Read more...

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Senior HR Jobs of £50k+
HR Director - Ireland - Up to EU200k £80,000
Head of HR - Scotland £55-65,000
Head of HR - Midlands c£70,000 plus benefits
HR Director, UK and Europe Up to £140,000
People Director - Worldwide Comms Agency £70-80,000
Director, Compensation & Benefits- Europe/Asia £80-100,000 + excellent benefits
HR & Recruitment Director - Digital - City of London £90.000 + Excellent Performance Related Bonus
HR Director - City of London £111-130,000

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Web Features
Time to rethink absence management?
Absence statistics over the last few years have seen a general downward trend;...Read more...

Come back, all is forgiven...
Providing an insight into the legal issues of re-employment after redundancy...Read more...

More than reward...
An effective reward and recognition strategy is a major part of what keeps employees engaged...Read more...

Seldon decision...
The Supreme Court has (25 April) rejected an appeal from Mr Leslie Seldon, backed by the Equality Human Rights Commission...Read more...

Business Performance: Over-emphasis on financials?...
Where companies focus their attention is an important strategic issue for companies, and one that needs active consideration...Read more...

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Legal and Diversity Updates
Protection for whistle-blowers disclosing information to ICO
The Information Commissioner’s Office has issued guidance on protection for whistle-blowers disclosing information to...Read more...

40% increase in employment tribunal claims
The Tribunals Service has published quarterly statistics for 1 October to 31 December 2011...Read more...

Adjustments were reasonable when looked at ‘in the round’
Mr Burke suffers from multiple sclerosis. He requested that adjustments be made when taking examinations in order to qualify as a solicitor...Read more...

Failure to address menopause amounted to sex discrimination
In Merchant v British Telecommunications plc a tribunal held that direct sex discrimination had occurred when an employer had failed to treat an employee's menopause in the same way as other medical conditions...Read more...

UK employers unprepared for ageing workforce
There is little evidence of UK employers taking proactive steps to engage and retain older workers according to new research...Read more...

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HR Conferences and Events
Enabling HR Through Technology
May 29th 2012 | Central Hall Westminster | London
Technology has the opportunity to be a ‘game changer’ for the way HR operates. So how do we now leverage that to make great people decisions that drive business results?...Read more

Flexible Working Roundtable
30 May 2012 - Edinburgh Marriott Hotel, Edinburgh
Join theHRDIRECTOR and o2 for a complimentary strategic roundtable that will focus on implementing effective flexible working...Read more

Flexible Working Roundtable
28 June 2012 - Manchester Renaissance Hotel, Manchester
Join theHRDIRECTOR and o2 for a complimentary strategic roundtable that will focus on implementing effective flexible working...Read more

The London HR Summit
12th July 2012, 5* Grange Hotel, St Paul’s, London
The London HR Summit is a highly focused, 1 day event aimed at bringing the Human Resources Industry together for interactive seminars, discussion groups, business meetings and valuable networking opportunities...Read more