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Are talent programmes ageist?
Jane Simms, 23 July 2015 Talk of ‘high potentials’ is too often shorthand for ‘young’ – and that’s an expensive waste of true ability Mike Minett, managing director of The Positive Ageing Company, tells an instructive story about talent. He recently sat with a group of senior leaders in a global professional services firm, who were […]
August 25, 2015
Majority of leaders fail to recognise duty of care for staff health
PM Editorial, 11 August 2015 Study finds employer attitudes shift away from accepting responsibility for employee well-being More than half of leaders and heads of HR do not believe that their organsiation has a duty of care to protect employee health, a study has found. The research, conducted by leadership development specialist Morgan Redwood, showed that […]
August 24, 2015
Training for free
In our experience we have found that one of the first budgets our clients’ (and most companies) cut when times are tough is the Training and Development budget, but often this is a short-sighted decision and we always recommend clients play the long field! Unfortunately, only too often, when things pick up we find it […]
August 19, 2015
EY scraps academic qualifications for 2016 recruitment
FINANCIAL services firm EY is preparing to remove academic qualifications from their 2016 entry criteria, following an 18 month analysis of their entry requirements. By Clare Burnett – Deputy Editor, Yorkshire – 3rd August 2015 Talent management firm Capp looked at EY’s approach to recruitment. Their analysis showed EY that there was “no evidence to […]
August 18, 2015
Why more employers should embrace digital apprenticeships
PM Editorial 13 Aug 2015 Analysis finds vocational training offers quick return on investment It’s well known that skilled employees can give an organisation the edge over competitors and this is certainly true for the UK economy as a whole, particularly when it comes to technology skills. But analysis from employer support group the Tech […]
August 17, 2015
Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit?
Top tips from our gaffa Claire Morley-Jones, for those entrepreneurs out there that are thinking of taking the leap of faith to start your own business. Think carefully about how it will work Are you setting up with a Partner? What responsibility will you each take? Where are you going to work from? Are you […]
August 13, 2015
Gender pay gap reporting proposals
Ignore real issues for women at work Audrey Williams, 31 Jul 2015 Is the consultation focusing on the symptoms of inequality not the cause? The government’s recently issued consultation paper ‘Closing the gender pay gap’ outlines plans to implement section 78 of the Equality Act 2010, a provision that has lain dormant for five years. […]
August 12, 2015
Traditional law firm embraces agile working philosophy
Peter Crush, 5 Aug 2015. Move indicates shift towards better work-life balance in the sector. Magic Circle law firm, Clifford Chance, has revealed it will be adopting an ‘agile working’ philosophy over the coming months. The move is further evidence of a shift in the traditional law sector, which has been known for its long […]
August 11, 2015
Majority of companies are planning appraisals rethink
Finds PwC, By Hayley Kirton, 30 Jul 2015. Employers and staff want more continuous and regular feedback. Two-thirds of large companies are considering revamping their appraisals process, with one in 20 looking to scrap formal evaluations entirely, PwC research has revealed. PwC’s 2015 Performance Management Research revealed that more companies were focusing on creating a […]
August 10, 2015
Time to turn up the heat!
If your workforce is predominantly women then a quick adjustment to the room temperature could keep your employees more comfortable whilst save on energy. The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 (SI 1992/3004) provide guidelines for an acceptable zone of thermal comfort, however a recent study has indicated that most office buildings are kept […]
August 6, 2015
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