Sian Harrington

Interview with Martin Tiplady human resources director at the Metropolitan Police Service

HRD Martin Tiplady rebuffs accusations that the Met has failed to tackle deep-rooted racism. Great strides have already been made, he says, and workforce diversity is his priority.

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Shifting blame is the name of the game

At risk of sounding like some old curmudgeon, am I the only one who thinks there is something seriously wrong with society today? Schools employing bouncers to control kids; police arresting people...

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EXCLUSIVE: Recession causes employers to reconsider childcare provision

Two of the country's largest employers are considering pulling out of childcare voucher schemes in a bid to save the extra costs incurred following the extension of maternity entitlements last...

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Top executive rewards must be redesigned to meet shareholder expectations

Europe's top companies will need to rethink their senior executives' remuneration packages to reflect the new economic reality, according to a report published today.

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NICE offers help to speed the return to work of the long-term sick

New guidelines have been issued to help employers manage the problem of staff long-term sickness absence and incapacity for work.

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Deloitte survey shows global bosses worried about losing top talent in recession

Nearly half of senior global company executives are worried about losing top talent during the recession while 30% saying they are looking to bring in more leaders.

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Insecure employees reject teamwork to protect their own jobs

Employees have ditched teamwork in order to protect their own projects and contacts as the recession deepens

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Thousands of cash-strapped employees sign up to cycle to work schemes

Workers are ditching their cars for pedal power as they try to save money on their daily commute during the downturn.

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Agency workers law should not apply to highly-paid temps, Lord Mandelson told

The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) is urging the business secretary, Lord Mandelson, to exclude highly-paid and highly- skilled temporary workers from a forthcoming law that...

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EXCLUSIVE: Metropolitan Police no longer institutionally racist, insists its head of HR

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Metropolitan Police Service's head of HR, Martin Tiplady (pictured), has admitted the force will struggle to prevent isolated incidents of racism but insisted it was no longer institutionally racist.

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Flexible working: Don't be inflexible. At least give it a chance

Tim is in sales. He is at his desk at 8.30am, has a one-hour lunch break at 1pm and is out of the door at 5.30pm on the dot.

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Flexible working: Pat McFadden The time is right

Minister for employment relations and postal services Pat McFadden explains to Sian Harrington why the Government chose to make the extension of the right to request a legal issue, despite business...

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