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Source: HR Review Work expert Acas today launches its first guide to tackle the last taboo in business – mental illness at work. It is a fast-growing problem, particularly with workers becoming increasingly concerned about their futures in the economic … Continue reading →

Penelope Gibbs, 2010 Clore Social Fellow, launches her research (Source: Clore Social Leadership Programme) Penelope Gibbs worked with ACEVO on her research project.  This is an analysis of the dynamics of the most critical relationship in charities.  ”A marriage made … Continue reading →

(Source: CIPD press release) Most people are still afraid to disclose a mental health problem to their employer. Mind and CIPD urge employers to get staff talking about mental health issues in 2012 as economic woes conspire to create the … Continue reading →

(Source: CIPD press release) Fit notes act as prompt to quality workplace conversations about sickness absence between managers and employees but not yet improving absence levels, says CIPD and Simplyhealth The introduction of the ‘fit note’ to replace the ‘sick … Continue reading →

‘Protected conversations’ may offer false comfort and increased confusion for managers Proposals for greater use of conciliation, mediation and simplifying compromise agreements are all welcome, but on measures like ‘protected conversations’ the Government needs to be extremely wary of unintended … Continue reading →

(Source: Laura Chamberlain in Personnel Today 24 November 2011 ) Minister for employment relations Edward Davey last night commended the “fantastic work” of the organisations shortlisted for Personnel Today’s new award for Innovation in Dispute Resolution in a speech at … Continue reading →

(Source: Resurgence Magazine on line) Robert Holden was at the forefront of ‘Happiness’ research. Here, he reflects on how that topic – initially laughed off the agenda – has gained credibility and explains why happiness is important. When I set … Continue reading →

Excerpt from Prime Minister’s speech on 10th November 2011… “And when it comes to making it easier to employ people, we are going to get to grips with some of the rules and regulations designed to protect employees, but which … Continue reading →

Nick Clegg pledges ‘protected conversations’ as part of Government’s red-tape reform Source: (Nick Martindale in Personnel Today 26/10/2011) Employers will be able to challenge unproductive staff or advise them to consider retirement without worrying about the threat of legal action … Continue reading →

Abolition of retirement age leaves less opportunity for young workers, say employers (Source: The following article by Laura Chamberlain appeared in Personnel Today Direct) One-fifth of employers say that they will have less capacity to hire young workers once the … Continue reading →