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The future of flexible working in the 21st century
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When Marissa Mayer's recent memo banning Yahoo employees from working from home was leaked to the press last week, a lot of us questioned whether the UK Government's stance on the promotion of flexible working was still relevant.
Posted by HRzone on 14/03/2013
Understanding employee healthcare leads to better management
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Over the last few years, we have seen huge investment in this area as employers seek to manage sickness absence better and improve employee health.
Posted by HRzone on 07/03/2013
Acas seeks views on flexible working for Code of Practice
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Acas is seeking input from employers and workers for its draft Code of Practice on the new extended rights for flexible working.
Posted by HRzone on 28/02/2013
Mental health reform brings HR implications
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The Mental Health (Discrimination) Bill was given its final approval by the Lords last week, marking a major step forward in the way society views mental illness.
Posted by HRzone on 21/02/2013
Will shared parental leave work?
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"Shared parenting matters." And the author of this statement? Not a parenting charity, but the government in a consultation paper.
Posted by HRzone on 10/01/2013
Do you need temporary labour this winter?
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Many organisations look forward to the festive season as a time of generating major revenues – and, despite the difficult economic climate, it appears that business was brisker for many in November than had been expected.
Posted by HRzone on 03/01/2013
Legal Insight: The implications of sacking a BNP member
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In the summer of 2006, the Court of Appeal confirmed that Serco had acted lawfully in dismissing one of its mini-bus drivers, Arthur Redfearn, following his election onto the local council on behalf of the British National Party.
Posted by HRzone on 13/12/2012
Do staff have to attend grievance appeals if off sick?
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After a decision to overrule a grievance raised against another member of staff, the originator of the grievance is now on sick leave due to the stressful situation at work.
Posted by HRzone on 29/11/2012
Ask the Expert: Can I offer a candidate for one job another one?
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If I find an excellent candidate that I would like to appoint for job B when interviewing for job A, could I withdraw the advert for job B and give the post to the person on the job A list?
Posted by HRzone on 22/11/2012
Legal insight: Hidden cost of sick leave
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The holiday season may have ended, but the holiday-related pain for those employing people on long-term sick leave has not.
Posted by HRzone on 15/11/2012