Skills gap: catch our HR Lunchtime debate on-demand

Last week, HR magazine hosted a live web TV debate on the skills gap in the UK. If you missed it you can now still register for free and watch it back on-demand.

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HR Talks 2013: 50 top tips in a day

On 7 February 2013, HR magazine is to hold its first 'HR Talks' event, designed to encourage dialogue and discuss ideas and actions to help drive your business forward.

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Social networking: freedom of speech vs protection of legitimate business interests

The decision of the High Court in Smith vs Trafford Housing Trust – where a Christian demoted for Facebook comments against gay marriage won his case – highlights once again the growing importance of...

Workplace appraisals are becoming a "tick box" exercise, say UK workers

UK employees are not seeing any benefit from appraising their own performance according to research published today by recruitment consultancy Badenoch and Clark.

Employees receive minimal advice on sexism, racism and stress at work, says Canada Life Insurance

Employers are failing to provide employees with guidance on company policy for dealing with stressful HR issues at work, risking both costly periods of employee absence, and in extreme cases, legal...

Business leaders risk staff engagement through inability to communicate with employees, finds People 1st/ICM

Business leaders face competing priorities in a tough economic climate but must make the most of communication tools if they want to maintain a productive workforce, a survey from People 1st Training...

Employers reluctant to celebrate the Olympic Games at work, according to Adecco

With just over a fortnight to go until the opening ceremony, three in five (63%) UK employers have no plans to celebrate the Olympic Games according to research from Adecco.

HR Excellence Awards 2012 – Most Effective Use of Internal Communications: AmicusHorizon

When struggling charitable housing association AmicusHorizon set out its vision for the future in 2008, it was a self-confessed “pants place to work for” and “awfully average”. This year, it is the...

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The worldwide market is shifting, and UK communications strategies need to adjust accordingly

Two key factors affect transformation: first, unfamiliar countries and cultures are entering the international market place; and, second, there are increasing numbers of non-native English speakers...

Businesses are out of touch with a new generation of staff through failure to engage with social media, reports Hyphen

UK businesses are failing to engage with the workforce through social media channels, damaging their reputation as an employer of choice and their ability to attract talent, according to recruitment...

How can HR ensure that all employees have the right level of business English skills to communicate to a high standard?

Developing and implementing a language assessment strategy is an effective way for HR to measure the language ability of new appointments and existing staff.

HR Olympics Special 3/7: Get the most out of your staff during London 2012

Almost there… and the excitement is mounting. The world’s biggest sporting event will impact on virtually every aspect of British life. But where does this leave employers?