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HR Training Recruitment Employment News Employment Law Benefits Mailbox Workspace Stress in the Workplace Diversity & Equality On The Web On the web this week, identifying leadership traits is something author Jim Collins has given a lot of thought to, as well as how great leaders can envision great companies. Here he explains his concepts to interviewer Charlie Rose.  Editorial content If you have any comments or suggestions about The People Bulletin, please contact Alister Barclay Content compiled by Alister Barclay, Leila Hutchins and Mike Keating. Newsletter produced and distributed by AP Information Services www.apinfo.co.uk Advertising opportunities If you are interested in advertising in The People Bulletin, please contact Marcus Levi   Why do management gurus spend their time presenting, speculating and writing rather than toughing it out at the top of the corporate ladder? While Jim Collins gave an impressive keynote at CIPD Harrogate a couple of years back, I was left with the image of suited executives tackling martial-arts grading systems to the nirvana of Level Five. Sally Duff extends upon his theories by defining what she sees as the traits of great leaders. I'm not sure I agree, but I am neither leader nor guru. Elsewhere, Tim Holden gets to grips with survivor syndrome and is your job at risk? Alister Barclay, Editor, HR   HR Survivor syndrome and outplacement by Tim Holden MCIPD, Managing Director, Fluid As the UK weathers the economic downturn, some HR departments will have to contemplate redundancies. As Tim Holden explains, outplacement programmes need to address the concerns of 'survivors' as well as those leaving the organisation. Read more...   Over 100,000 HR jobs at risk Research from professional services firm VaLUENTiS suggests that as many as one in five HR staff could lose their jobs should the slump in the British economy hit the lows of the early nineties. Read more...   Employment tribunals bring new fear to redundancies With the tribunal service seeing a 42% increase in claims and legal advisory firms reporting a 50% increase in activity, Croner has warned employers that redundancy might not be the easy and cheap solution to recession that they seek. Read more...   70% of workers keep salary secrets A recent survey from Ceridian has revealed that 53% of us don’t share our salary details with our families, though 50% would want to know what their colleagues earn, while 70% would not want that information disclosed about themselves. Read more...   Employment Law Solicitor appeals against forced retirement A solicitor has begun his appeal against a tribunal ruling that he was not discriminated against when he was forced to retire at 65. Read more...   Britain’s six million carers get new rights following landmark case A landmark case in Europe has led to new rights being created for Britain's six million carers, including those looking after elderly relatives Read more...   Recruitment "Lee the Liar" is not alone Research published in the aftermath of The Apprentice by pre-employment firm Powerchex has shown that despite the initial outcry against lying on your CV, 26% of British CVs include a "major embellishment or falsification". Read more...   Businesses fail to keep track of escalating staffing costs A report has revealed that companies are failing to keep control of escalating staffing costs because they are not examining recruitment and retention trends and policies. Read more...   Line managers lack interview skills Research from SHL has revealed that almost half of line managers are not involved in interviewing potential recruits for their team. 60% would like more involvement, but more support and training is required, as many do not understand or do not see all the information available to them. Read more...   Training The seven traits of great leaders by Sally Duff, Managing Director, Caliper UK How do leaders differ from managers? What are the key personality traits of great leaders? Sally Duff has the answers. Read more...   New Apprenticeship measures announced New measures have been announced to ensure that the government's new Apprenticeship Bill provides the highest level of training. However, although many people are enthusiastically welcoming the bill, there are those who are still expressing concern over the logistics of the scheme as well as the lack of training for the over 25s. Read more...   Benefits Medical insurance schemes under inflation threat As the proportion of medical insurance claims over £10,000 increases to 11%, Mercer has warned that company medical schemes may undergo similar restructuring to pension schemes. Read more...   Workspace UK workers struggle to leave work behind on holiday Over 50% of UK workers find it hard to switch off from work while on holiday and admit to maintaining contact with the office, according to a new poll from Monster. However, contrary to popular stereotype, this is less than workers in France and Spain. Read more...   Mailbox "How can we expect present-day teachers to be effective if we tie them down to tests and curricula?" In this issue's mailbox, the debate regarding the potential shift from A Levels to Diplomas continues, whilst another feels that plans for work-orientated degrees won't be effective enough. If you have any comments regarding any of the articles or stories in The People Bulletin please contact us here. Read more...   Stress in the Workplace UK businesses urged to help employees deal with stress more positively UK workers are likely to turn to alcohol, smoking and comfort eating to help them deal with work-related stress according to a new report from The Stroke Association, in association with Siemens. Read more...   Diversity & Equality Radical DWP reforms well-received Incapacity benefits and Income Support are to be abolished as part of far-reaching new proposals, the Department for Work and Pensions have announced, to a positive, albeit cautious, general response. Read more...   Conditions of use | Privacy Policy | Contact us | © 2008 - AP Information Services Ltd., Registered in England: Company No.4248226 The People Bulletin - Highly Commended - DPA Awards 2007

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