In an age where a job ad for ‘reliable workers’ banned as ‘discrimination’ by Jobcentre Plus (for fear of litigation from ‘unreliable’ workers), employers will need to become a lot more ingenious about attracting the right candidates. So don’t miss Richard Boothman’s notion that your ‘green’ credentials can get you off to a good start. And although the recession is ‘officially’ behind us, HSE reminds us that increased economic activity can lead to more accidents at work if safety procedures are not watertight. On a happier note, we have found some very encouraging thank-you notes from enlightened CEOs. Welcome to the People Bulletin! Clarissa Dann
Remembrance Day for workplace casualties in April – but no bank holiday
Wham bam thank you team – employers have to mean it
New agency worker rules delayed until October 2011
Recruitment & Retention
Social responsibility and the labour market
‘Green employers’ attract higher calibre candidates. Fact or urban myth? Richard Boothman ruminates on whether there is any evidence for this and comes up with some practicalities for improving your credentials as an employer of choice.
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Training & Development
Time to rebuild
With some good economic news to start the year, this is an ideal time to repair any damaged morale arising from the recession. Marielena Sabatier explains how improving trust, communication channels and – in particular – strong leadership are key recovery factors.
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Pay & Benefits
Late for a very important date
When it comes to remitting employee deductions to HMRC, you just cannot afford to miss the deadlines. Lorraine Owens explains the implications of the new penalty regime.
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Workspace
Slow down!
Bill Lucas revisits the evolutionary tale and what the human brain is now capable of since its days inside the head of hunter-gatherers. Mindset matters in the fight for survival in crazy times.
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Employment Law
The red-circled rights
If you are outsourcing a function or acquiring another organisation, your employees will be affected by the transfer of undertakings rules. Deborah Nathan explains the practicalities.
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