May 2008 News
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30 May 2008: Millions wasted on office space
Millions of pounds are wasted on inefficient use of government office space
29 May 2008: Web breaks 'improve productivity'
Short 'e-breaks' at work can boost productivity
29 May 2008: National database will lose UK jobs
The creation of a national information register could lose the UK jobs
29 May 2008: Bosses face difficult summer
Managers face a difficult summer, as it will feature increased dismissals and rising discontent
29 May 2008: UK offices swap suits
Workers in British offices are increasingly swapping their suits for smart casual attire
29 May 2008: NICE and physical
The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) has called on employees to get more physical and take more exercise
28 May 2008: CBI: Govt needs to be flexible
The government needs to be flexible in setting the date for implementing new employment law, the Confederation of British Industry has said
28 May 2008: David Lammy: Leadership and management training "a priority"
Skills minister, David Lammy, announced he has made the provision of leadership and management training "a priority"
28 May 2008: NAO: Govt savings plans are damaging
The National Audit Office (NAO) has said the Department for Transport's (DfT) plans to save money by sharing human resources are "damaging"
28 May 2008: Management skills gap is stressing workers
Managers lacking key skills are adding to greater stress for their employees
28 May 2008: Employers need to show confidence in their homeworkers
Employers need to show confidence in their staff who work from home, according to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
28 May 2008: Employers tested by workers' religious beliefs
Companies in the UK have faced a spate of lawsuits relating to the country's anti-discrimination laws on religious grounds, the Financial Times has reported
28 May 2008: Workforce needs to handle more information
The modern workforce needs to handle more information than ever before, BT's director of employment policy has said
28 May 2008: Workers will receive pension education
UK workers will receive additional training on their pension and retirement planning as part of an extended government initiative
28 May 2008: DWP: Work programs getting disabled into jobs
The government's Pathways to Work programme is getting more long-term sick and disabled people back into work
28 May 2008: Benefit cuts for non-speakers?
The Conservatives would cut employment benefit for non-English speakers who rejected lessons
23 May 2008: Merger creates global jobs company
The merger of Select Group and Randstad has created the world's second largest recruitment firm
23 May 2008: Workers prefer cash
The ongoing credit crunch could lead employees to choose extra pay as opposed to more traditional bonuses and benefits.
23 May 2008: Law Society to reveal its huge pay gap
The Law Society is set to release a study which shows a huge pay gap between male and female lawyers and those of different races, the Times has learnt
23 May 2008: Govt push workers to take HE courses
The government is calling for workers to enrol on higher education courses offered at UK universities
21 May 2008: Temp workers get their deal
Temporary agency workers will now receive equal treatment after 12 weeks in employment
21 May 2008: Firms still 'at risk' from social networking sites
Companies are still at risk from social networking sites, a security specialist has warned
21 May 2008: PM's targets will cost 60,000 jobs
The prime minister's recently announced goal to reduce inflation to two per cent would cost the UK 60,000 jobs, a new study has calculated
20 May 2008: Govt invests £200m in new skills training scheme
The government has launched a £200 million training initiative to remedy skills shortages in the UK, it has been reported
20 May 2008: Adult life has brought more jobs
Adults in modern society have more jobs to choose from than they did when they left school, the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) has claimed
19 May 2008: Govt to reassess grievance procedure
The government is currently changing workplace grievance procedures and the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) is in the process of amending its code of practice
16 May 2008: Brown gives work rights green light
Gordon Brown has announced new regulations, which extend the right of parents to apply for flexible working conditions
16 May 2008: All change at DSG
DSG international has announced a plan to dramatically reshape its business model, a move that could leave 1,000 workers unemployed
16 May 2008: NAPF welcomes EU pension decision
The National Association of Pensions Funds (NAPF) has welcomed the European Union's decision on a new pension scheme
15 May 2008: TUC calls on employers to match inflation rises
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has called on employers to match pay to inflationary rises, it has been reported
15 May 2008: Privacy groups challenge employee database
The National Staff Dismissal Register (NSDR) is likely to be illegal, a watchdog has claimed
15 May 2008: Graduates lack basic skills
Graduates entering financial jobs are often lacking in basic skills, a new report has claimed
15 May 2008: Unemployment rises
The number of people currently unemployed has risen, according to the latest labour market statistics
14 May 2008: FSA: Firms should change attitude to data security
Financial services companies must change their attitude to data security, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has urged
14 May 2008: Bosses will change performance targets
Bosses from the UK's biggest companies meet today to discuss changes to performance targets and bonuses, the Guardian reports
13 May 2008: CIPD: Brown should be bolder
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has called on the government to be bolder and grant the right to request flexible working.
13 May 2008: Employees could use lie detectors to test 'sickies'
Employees could employ lie detector technology to dissuade workers from going sick, Personnel Today has reported
12 May 2008: Retailer database will go live
A new database, the National Staff Dismissal Register (NSDR), created by retailers to monitor their recruits, is expected to launch this month
12 May 2008: Weak IT skills hold workers back
A lack of IT skills is making it hard for some people to find work, the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) and UK Online Centres, said today
9 May 2008: New policies needed for mentally ill workers
New policies are needed for mentally ill workers, the head of the Equality and Human Rights Commission has said
9 May 2008: Employers told: Do the right thing
Employers have been told they need to implement policies which prevent discrimination in the workplace
8 May 2008: Third of employees 'turned up drunk'
A third of workers admitted they went to work hungover, new research by charity, Alcohol Concern, has found
8 May 2008: TUC: 1.2m women trapped in low-paid jobs
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has revealed 1.2 million women are trapped in badly paid jobs
8 May 2008: REC: Temp jobs in demand
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has noted the labour market has increased demand for temporary jobs
7 May 2008: Employees twice as likely to take gap year
Workers are twice as likely to take gap years as they were in 2003, research by American Express has revealed
7 May 2008: New conduct code released
A new code of practice on discipline and grievance has been announced by the advisory and conciliation service, Acas
7 May 2008: Crunch forces UBS to cut 5,500 jobs
Credit crunch losses have forced Swiss investment bank, UBS to announce it will lay off 5,500 workers
6 May 2008: Company cars take backseat
More employers now offer cash as an alternative to company cars, research by Watson Wyatt has found
6 May 2008: Job losses force down rents
Jobs losses in the City have forced down rents, commercial property company Hammerson has said
6 May 2008: Women face 'barriers' in IT jobs
Women face barriers that restrict their progress in the IT industry, the manager of the British Computer Society's (BCS) Women's Forum has said
2 May 2008: BRC: Profit and green initiatives 'hand-in-hand'
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has announced more retailers have taken its eco-pledge, which proved profit and protection can go hand-in-hand
2 May 2008: IT firms turn to career changers
IT firms are increasingly filling their vacancies with workers from a variety of backgrounds and those who have changed career,
1 May 2008: Bank of England slates 'bonus culture'
The Bank of England has criticised the City's bonus culture and warned its salaries are draining talent from the market.
1 May 2008: Web recruitment helps public sector
Online recruitment can provide the public sector with a cost-effective and efficient soloution, new research has revealed
1 May 2008: 'Work from home day' announced
The National Work from Home Day will be May 15th and launch Work Wise Week 2008
