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Retirement age test case goes to Europe
A legal test case concerning the right of employers to force their workers to retire at the age of 65 is currently underway in the European Court of Justice. The case is centred on the issue read more
Equalities bill 'may be misinterpreted'
The recently announced equalities bill may result in illegal discrimination against job candidates due to misinterpretation by employers, it has been suggested. According to the Recruitment read more
'Legislation needed' to raise profile of sexual discrimination
Although the new equalities bill has received criticism due to concerns over positive discrimination, legislation is required to raise the profile of sexual discrimination, an expert has said. read more
Small firms' missing out on govt funding'
Small companies in the UK may be missing out on additional government funding, according to one organisation. Commenting on the £1 billion that has been awarded to local authorities as read more
Firms 'failing to utilise mediation to resolve workplace conflict'
Companies are not embracing mediation as a means of resolving workplace disputes, it has been suggested. According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), read more
Smoking ban has made "the world of difference" to workers
Almost exactly a year since the imposition of the smoking ban in England, a trade body has commended its success. According to the Trades Union Congress (TUC), the ban has worked because the read more
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MID-AIR MERGER - Inside the Historic KLM-AIR France merger
Lucas Van Wees, VP, HR Commercial and Global for Air France-KLM, provides an in-depth case study of the implications for HR in the historic Air France-KLM Merger.
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Enterprise Social Networking - Knowledge Management’s New Focus?
The members of Johnson Controls’ Global Mobility Network, a learning forum for senior IT, HR and FM executives,recently met to explore how enterprise social networking might contribute to knowledge management.
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A Developmental Approach to Managing the Multicultural Team
Robert Day, Senior Consultant for Farnham Castle, discusses the merits of a developmental approach to managing a diverse workforce.
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How to offer leadership in uncertain times
Leading through uncertain times requires a different approach to leading during times of certainty whether that is certainty of expansion or of belt tightening.
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Introduction of the new Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act
The Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 comes into force on 29 February.
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Events Update
11/02/08
Tougher Penalties for Hiring Illegal Migrants
The Home Office Border and Immigration Agency, in its effort to tackle illegal immigration, has launched a campaign reminding organisations that the immigration system will be changed from 29 February.
Employers need to be aware of the changes to avoid payment of a civil penalty, of up to £10,000, for employing illegal migrants.
18/01/08
Thousands of Illegal Workers Given NI Numbers
It emerged that more than 6500 illegal immigrants got jobs as security guards, including guarding the Prime Minister's car.
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