Employers failing to Integrate talent management and diversity

Organisations are failing to embed diversity into talent management strategies in a way that would give them an advantage during the recovery. According to research from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) diversity should be threaded through all talent management activities so employers can reap the benefits of accessing and developing talent from the widest possible pool. View More >

Managers struggling to develop staff during the downturn

Only six per cent of UK managers believe their organisation can thrive and ride out the global economic crisis, according to research. The survey of 850 managers also found almost 60 per cent feel the recession is having a negative impact on their organisation with many unable to develop their staff due to spending restrictions. View More >

Managers put staff training at the top of their New Year's resolutions lists

Figures from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) reveal managers are aiming to focus on their staff through skills development ahead of traditional New Year priorities such as networking or spending time with clients. According to the CMI the results from its Future Forecast survey show that business leaders recognise the importance of putting staff back at the heart of their organisations. View More >

Christmas party your way to employee engagement

The drunken perils of the office Christmas party are well documented at this time of year but new research suggests staff get togethers are viewed by organisations as an important part of improving employee engagement. In the wake of the government commissioned Macleod report, which blamed the UK’s business leaders for low levels of worker engagement, a study has found that the majority of managers across the country now believe that the end of year office party is vital for recognising the hard work of their staff. View More >

Britons waste millions of hours commuting

British workers are wasting 4.6m hours a day commuting, but almost half of bosses won’t allow them to ‘commute smart’ according to research. The survey of 2,000 adults says workers could reduce the 26m hours they spend travelling every day by adopting smarter approaches to commuting including working from home, varying start and finish times and using technology to work remotely. View More >

Top businesses pledge improved work experiences for young people

Top business leaders representing most of the FTSE 100 will be meeting 100 young people in London tomorrow and pledging to improve their experience when on work placements. The meeting is part of the Work Inspiration campaign and tomorrow’s event, the Big Conversation, marks the start of a national business-led movement to get employers across the country to improve the work experience they offer. View More >

Talent management vital in maintaining employee engagement

Effective talent management is vital to retaining and engaging employees during the recession, according to a series of case studies carried out by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). 'Fighting Back Through Talent Innovation' investigates the different ways in which ten organisations are finding creative solutions to talent management in the downturn and is part of wider CIPD research entitled 'War on Talent'. View More >

Europe-wide skills shortage looming on the horizon

Companies risk developing key skills shortages unless they prepare for the effect of falling birth rates and retiring baby boomers on a shrinking workforce. According to a Europe-wide survey by management and personnel consultants The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the European Association of People Management (EAPM), the impact of this demographic change will be compounded because only 15 per cent of European companies are planning their workforce more than three years in advance. View More >

People talent can thrive in downturn

Talent managers have been urged to see the downturn “as an opportunity, not a problem”. Speaking in London at the launch of a new report published by Maynard Leigh yesterday, Mick Holbrook, director of organisation and people development at PricewaterhouseCoopers said investing in talent development was vital during the recession. View More >

Broadcasters cut training budgets as recession bites

Broadcasters are cutting their training budgets as increased competition and the economic slowdown begin to bite, according to a report being published later this month. View More >

Cross-cultural recruitment

Research shows that businesses are failing to implement successful cross-cultural recruitment programmes. View More >

First graduates of new initiative roll off the production line

The Blue Arrow Managed Services recruitment agency, BMW and Sutton Coldfield have teamed up to give agency workers at the car plant in North Warwickshire new qualifications. The first 18 Blue Arrow employees received their national vocational qualifications at NVQ level 2 in performing manufacturing operations at a special ceremony this week. View More >

Business leaders urged to keep their nerve in face of economic turmoil

A new CIPD report says businesses that invest in talent now will be the first to benefit when the economy picks up again. View More >

Latest Labour Force Survey results

The latest Labour Force Survey results covering the period February to April 2008 show employment is at record levels. View More >

Lack of skills major factor in UK recruitment and retention difficulties

CIPD survey reveals UK businesses are suffering the effects of a widespread 'skills crunch'. View More >

Employers shortlisted for new national employment awards

The final shortlist of the first annual Local Employment Partnership Awards have been announced. View More >

Defra awarded Work Wise Mark of Excellence

Defra has been awarded a Work Wise Mark of Excellence in recognition of its achievements in introducing smarter working practices. View More >

Government gives big boost to busy parents with flexible working extension

The government has recognised that parents of older children face as many challenges as those with young ones. View More >

Recommendation to extend flexible working warmly welcomed

A recommendation to extend the right to ask for flexible working to employees with older children has been warmly welcomed by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. View More >

Work Wise Week 2008 and National Work from Home Day

This Thursday up to five million workers are expected to work from home as they take part in National Work from Home Day. View More >

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