News
Changes to UK law on illegal working and immigration. - Posted on 26/03/2008
Employers could face civil penalties of up to £10,000 for each illegal worker they employ. Also, the Government's new point-based immigration system based on a five-tier framework was launched on 29 February 2008. Read the CIPD factsheet on employing oversees workers for further information.
Read more..
Hotel chain holds ‘speed dating’ recruitment events. - Posted on 26/03/2008
The CIPD reports that the budget hotel chain Travelodge has swapped traditional interviews for a new 'speed recruiting' process. Similar in style to speed dating, candidates will have a three minute encounter with their potential employer.
Read more..
Sharp rise in unexpected redundancies signals jobs slow down. - Posted on 26/03/2008
The CIPD latest Labour Market Outlook (LMO) survey, now available online, suggests that tougher economic conditions are starting to bite in the UK jobs market. The report has a special focus on employers' views on the EU Agency Workers Directive and possible changes to the Working Time Directive.
Read more..
2008 CIPD Reward Management Survey out now! - Posted on 26/03/2008
Get the latest facts and figures on UK reward management. Key findings based on responses from over 600 organisations reveal that only 20% keep final salary pension schemes open to all employees, 46% no longer award employees an across-the-board annual pay rise or cost of living adjustment and 70% use cash based bonuses or incentive plans.
Read more..
Age Discrimination: Are your Rewards policies and procedures up to date? - Posted on 26/03/2008
Check whether your reward policies compliant with age discrimination legislation against the CIPD’s updated factsheet to be sure of best practice. It covers: basic pay, short and long term bonuses and incentives, employee benefits, including pensions, redundancy pay.
Read more..
Recent Developments in Employment Law. - Posted on 26/03/2008
Keep up to date with the CIPD’s update on the latest changes in UK employment law by checking the recent developments page on their website. It includes: latest news, key cases and pending legislation.
Read more..