P60 forms should issued electronically, says Institute of Payroll Professionals

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) must allow employers to issue P60s electronically, according to the Institute of Payroll Professionals (IPP).

Absence Risk Barometer launched to help employers predict staff absenteeism

Employers can now calculate the risk of employee absence in their business, following the launch of the Absence Risk Barometer

Swine flu: how to handle absences and protect the remaining workforce

Just as British businesses are adjusting to new working patterns brought about by cost-cutting exercises in the face of the economic downturn, they find themselves facing the growing threat of mass...

Absence management: Is it time for employers to rethink their policies?

The Welfare Reform Bill will force employers to rethink absence management policies, with emphasis on prevention and rehabilitation.

One-stop HR software system for Trader Media

Trader Media has implemented a one-stop shop HR software system.

National Pyjama Club launches website for pyjama-clad home-workers

Home-workers who prepare Power Point presentations in their PJs can now join a new community proud to be seen in their pyjamas.

AXA makes donation to Papworth Trust to get the seriously injured back to work

AXA Insurance has donated 250,000 to the vocational rehabilitation team at the Papworth Trust.

Staff absence levels soar following Manchester United loss in the Champions League final

Absences have soared in the North West this morning, following last night's Champions League Final.

Employers slow to adopt virtual working in spite of its positive benefits to business

Virtual working is still not being adopted successfully by businesses, despite cost and environmental benefits.

Manufacturing sector reports increase in absence - partly due to sick-note culture

More than third of employers (36%) in the manufacturing sector report an increase in absence from 2007 to 2008 and 45% say the sick-note system hampers a return to work.

Car parts maker R-TEK computerises time and attendance to improve management data accuracy

Automotive manufacturer R-TEK has moved from paper-based HR administration to computerised HR, payroll and time and attendance systems.

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Increase in numbers calling in sick with coughs, colds and flu following swine flu pandemic reports

Following the news two cases of swine flu (H1N1) have been reported in Airdrie in Scotland, anxiety among UK workers has caused an increase in staff calling in sick with 'flu-like symptoms'.