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Government publishes Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill
The Government has published the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill, which includes measures making changes to the employment tribunal system and dispute resolution processes.
FAQs: The use of reservists during the Olympics
Additions to the FAQs section cover how the use of members of the reserve forces during the Olympics will affect employers.
Case report round-up: Mistaken termination letter taken at face value
The Court of Appeal held that a letter of dismissal was effective notice to terminate the employee's contract, even though it was based on a mistaken understanding that the employee had agreed to the termination, in one of the latest case reports added to XpertHR.
New PowerPoint presentations on redundancy and time off for dependants
PowerPoint presentations to accompany the line manager briefings on collective redundancies, individual redundancies and time off for dependants have been added to the XpertHR line manager briefing section.
How to manage an agency worker who is pregnant or a new mother
The XpertHR "how to" section provides guidance for employers on the maternity rights of agency workers, such as rights relating to health and safety, time off for antenatal appointments and protection from discrimination.
Unfair dismissal qualifying period: case study
The case study looks at a situation in which an employer dismisses an employee with short service but the employee is still able to claim unfair dismissal.
Case reports stop press
XpertHR's case reports stop press service highlights recent key cases, including the Court of Appeal decision in Mattu v University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust that the trust's decision to dismiss a doctor, which made it more difficult for him to practise in his chosen profession, did not engage his right to a fair and public hearing under the European Convention on Human Rights.
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Pay trends May 2012: settlements down to 2%
XpertHR's pay review resources page includes data on pay awards, economic indicators, forecasts and analysis.
Latest on pay awards, wages and salary levels
Reward specialists at XpertHR present their pay settlement summary table.
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New good practice guide: employee engagement surveys
The latest addition to the XpertHR good practice manual explains: how to decide on the scope and design of an employee engagement survey; how to analyse the results of the survey; the importance of reporting on the results of the survey; and how to take action to address the issues that the survey identifies.
Benchmarking the size, influence and effectiveness of HR in 2012
The latest XpertHR Benchmarking research looks at how HR departments are changing in terms of size, influence and effectiveness.
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How to treat panic attacks in the workplace
Employees who suffer from anxiety-driven panic attacks will require extra support in the workplace. This case study describes the type of help available and the involvement of occupational health in the treatment process.
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£10,000 harassment payout for barmaid told to wear push-up bra
A round-up of links to news items on employment tribunal rulings in the week beginning 14 May 2012, including an employment tribunal awarding £10,000 to a barmaid who was told by a manager that she should wear a push-up bra to enhance her cleavage.
Beecroft report was inspired by "hopeless" HR director, says Telegraph
Could an allegedly "hopeless" HR director have provided the initial spark that inspired venture capitalist Adrian Beecroft to compile his controversial report setting out suggested employment law reforms?
Drop in days lost to sickness absence
Working days lost due to sickness absence or injury in the UK amounted to 131 million in 2011, according to latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics. This figure equates to a 26% fall in the number of working days lost to sickness absence when compared with 1993, when 178 million days were lost.
HR in 2012: doing more with less?
Foreign Secretary William Hague recently issued some stern words for UK employers following some disappointed responses to the coalition Government's measures ostensibly designed to help boost growth as set out in the Queen's Speech earlier this month.
The Ministry of sensible tweets: social media guidance for civil servants
In a sign of just how pervasive and increasingly central to everyday life social media is becoming, the coalition Government has issued an extensive social media guidance document for civil servants.
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Coming soon to XpertHR
Forthcoming additions to XpertHR include a "how to" guide to managing statutory adoption leave and pay, and an employment law guide to Hong Kong.
Latest additions to XpertHR services
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EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT SURVEYS
The latest addition to the XpertHR good practice section examines employee engagement surveys.
As the guide explains, employee engagement surveys can help organisations identify where they are maximising employee potential and where attention is needed to improve staff motivation, productivity and retention.
It includes guidance on: deciding on the scope and design of a survey; analysing the results; reporting on the results; and taking action to address the issues identified. It also provides tips on encouraging employees to respond to surveys and discusses how to work effectively with an external survey provider.
 Jo Stubbs
Head of content, XpertHR |
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