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Performing due diligence in the future

Today in your role, you have to think about a range of issues from new and changing legislation and regulations, changing political agendas on issues from zero hours contracts to maternity/paternity leave, accelerating digital disruption that might be changing how your people can or want to work, keeping your workforce fit for purpose and appropriately skilled, to what is happening in the external competitive environment of which your business is a part.

Article by: | Published: 9 December 2015

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Age old challenge

The ageing workforce is one of the biggest challenges facing our society today. People are not just living longer, they are working longer as well.

Article by: | Published: 8 December 2015

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Tis the season to be wary

It’s coming. That’s right. That terrifying, gasp-inducing, wild and unpredictable event that is the annual office Christmas party. Possibly one of the biggest reasons that employers toss fervently in their beds late at night.

Article by: | Published: 7 December 2015

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Radical new changes in executive remuneration

Board pay is always in the headlines and 2016 will be no exception. The Investment Association (representing large institutional investors) has established an Executive Remuneration Working Group and is expected to publish its proposals for a radical simplification of executive pay in the spring of 2016, in time for companies to put their pay policies to shareholders in 2017.

Article by: | Published: 2 December 2015

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Why UK workers aren’t going the extra mile

Employee willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty, such as helping others with their workloads and volunteering for extra tasks has dropped significantly in the UK. According to CEB’s quarterly Global Talent Monitor report, only two-in-10 UK workers indicated high levels of ‘discretionary effort’ this quarter. Article by Brian Kropp, HR practice leader CEB.

Article by: | Published: 2 December 2015

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Reaping the rewards of the right online presence

A great employer brand is key to attracting great talent. LinkedIn recently published its 2015 Most InDemand Employers - the ranking of the most sought after employers based on the activity of the UK’s 19m LinkedIn members. Chris Brown, Head of LinkedIn Talent Solutions UK.

Article by: | Published: 2 December 2015

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UK has more jobs than jobseekers

Two job vacancies to every jobseeker, as ratio of jobseekers to available vacancies falls to 0.54 in October, almost halving from 0.95 in October 2014 as competition for jobs reduces.

Article by: | Published: 2 December 2015

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Five ways to write the right book for your business

Don’t start writing a business book until you have a valid business case for doing so – that’s according to Sue Richardson of SRA Books. Sue suggests that your publishing strategy should begin with understanding which book you should write. You can then move on to look at the right way to publish it and finally how to reach the right readers.

Article by: | Published: 1 December 2015

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The perfect employee do they exist?

Without employees an organisation would not exist and without talented and motivated employees, an organisation has no hope of flourishing and staying competitive.

Article by: | Published: 26 November 2015