Cary Cooper

Presenteeism is more costly than absenteeism

The TUC estimates that 5.24 million people in the UK put in extra work worth a staggering £27 billion. This equates to each employee missing out on an average of £5,000-worth of pay per annum – a...

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Let employees determine the criteria against which HR success is measured and rewarded

A recent poll by HR magazine found that approximately 50% of HR professionals think HR directors are worth 150,000 or more, even in these difficult times. It was interesting, though, that the results...

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Why do senior HR professionals not attend conferences?

Last month HR magazine asked: Did you attend the CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition.60% said yes40% said no

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We should ask why we need to enhance the rewards of those earning over 150,000?

HR magazine asked its readers: 'Will your organisation be making any changes to reward strategy to compensate for the 50p tax rate for employees earning a salary over 150,000?'61% said yes 39% said...

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Court of Justice ruling on sick leave during annual leave could be a massive burden for SMEs

Almost two thirds (61%) of HR magazine readers approve of the EU Court of Justice ruling allowing employees who go on sick leave during annual leave to reschedule their holidays, even if this means...

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Will things get worse for HR in 2009 before they get better?

Last month we asked our readers: Do you think unemployment could reach three million by the end of the year?57% said yes43% said no

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Unofficial strikes can be justified in certain circumstances

Last month we asked: Do you think it is appropriate for employees to take disciplinary action against staff who take part in unofficial strikes? 38% said yes; 62% said no

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The impact of extending the right to request flexible working

HR magazine asked if the extension of the right to request flexible working to all parents of children aged 16 or under would lead to an increase in the number of requests in your organisation: 40% of...

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This recession could be the making of HR

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We asked: do you think things will get worse for HR in 2009 before they get better?78% said yes22% said no

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What motivates staff?

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Last month HR magazine asked readers if, given the economic climate, improving staff benefits would be enough to offset rising demands from staff for higher pay: 34% said yes, 66% said no.

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Corporate world shows less interest in green issues

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This month HR magazines online poll found 75% of readers do not plan to recruit green collar workers to concentrate on environmental policy over the next year and Im not surprised.

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