Personnel Today Audio http://personneltoday.podomatic.com Every week, the Personnel Today team discuss the latest news in human resources. Members of the editorial team describe the stories they've been working on and the implications for human resources professionals. Let us know what you think of Personnel Today's Friday Podcasts by taking part in our listener survey en-gb podOmatic RSS Generator Thu, 09 May 2013 20:11:28 GMT Business,London Latest HR news and analysis no no personneltoday Every week, the Personnel Today team discuss the latest news in human resources. Members of the editorial team describe the stories they've been working on and the implications for human resources professionals. Let us know what you think of Personnel Today's Friday Podcasts by taking part in our listener survey John Read explains the important points for employers in Warby v Wunda Group plc
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Stephen Simpson, senior employment law editor at XpertHR, explains how the law defines discrimination arising from disability.]]> http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2012-04-19T07_58_52-07_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2012-04-19T07_58_52-07_00 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:58:52 GMT 2012-04-19 2012-04-19 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday hr,personnel,today 61 no 2 Stephen Simpson, senior employment law editor at XpertHR, explains how the law defines discrimination arising from disability. Stephen Simpson, senior employment law editor at XpertHR, explains how the law defines discrimina... David MacLeod on the engagement task force
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HR news and analysis, including: - The HR implications of the emergency budget - Personnel Today’s migration to an online platform Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Dan Thomas and Rob Moss. Edited by Tara Craig. ]]> http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-06-25T07_34_41-07_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-06-25T07_34_41-07_00 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:34:41 GMT 2010-06-25 2010-06-25 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday analysis,and,audio,audio/mpeg,business,hr,latest,news,personnel,today 571 no 8 HR news and analysis, including: - The HR implications of the emergency budget - Personnel Today’s migration to an online platform Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Dan Thomas and Rob Moss. Edited by Tara Craig. HR news and analysis, including: - The HR implications of the emergency budget - Personne... Friday podcast, 11 June 2010: HR news and analysis
HR news and analysis, including • The potential for an increase in sickness absence, post-recession • The HR response to the proposed public sector pay cuts Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Noel O’Reilly and Dan Thomas. Edited by Tara Craig. ]]> http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-06-11T06_52_09-07_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-06-11T06_52_09-07_00 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:52:09 GMT 2010-06-11 2010-06-11 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday analysis,audio,audio/mpeg,business,hr,news,today 639 no 9 HR news and analysis, including • The potential for an increase in sickness absence, post-recession • The HR response to the proposed public sector pay cuts Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Noel O’Reilly and Dan Thomas. Edited by Tara Craig. HR news and analysis, including • The potential for an increase in sickness absence, post-reces... Friday podcast: HR news and analysis
HR news and analysis, including: - Positive action in the light of the coalition government and the Equality Act - Reactions to the government’s drive for greater transparency around public sector pay Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Dan Thomas. Edited by Tara Craig. ]]> http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-06-04T06_21_44-07_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-06-04T06_21_44-07_00 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:21:44 GMT 2010-06-04 2010-06-04 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday analysis,audio,business,hr,latest,news,personnel,today 490 no 10 HR news and analysis, including: - Positive action in the light of the coalition government and the Equality Act - Reactions to the government’s drive for greater transparency around public sector pay Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Dan Thomas. Edited by Tara Craig. HR news and analysis, including: - Positive action in the light of the coalition government a... Friday podcast: welfare policy reform, HR and social media, BA strike latest
HR news and analysis, including: • The government’s welfare policy overhaul • BA strike update • HR’s failure to capitalise on social media Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Kat Baker and Dan Thomas. Edited by Tara Craig. ]]> http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-05-28T05_56_43-07_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-05-28T05_56_43-07_00 Fri, 28 May 2010 12:56:43 GMT 2010-05-28 2010-05-28 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday analysis,audio,business,hr,latest,news,personnel,today 645 no 11 HR news and analysis, including: • The government’s welfare policy overhaul • BA strike update • HR’s failure to capitalise on social media Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Kat Baker and Dan Thomas. Edited by Tara Craig. HR news and analysis, including: • The government’s welfare policy overhaul • BA strike update... Friday podcast: staff turnover, court injunctions and the public sector
HR news and analysis, including: • Staff turnover – the latest trends, and what employers are doing to tackle it • The potential impact of court injunctions on the public sector Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Dan Thomas. Edited by Tara Craig. ]]> http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-05-21T05_03_44-07_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-05-21T05_03_44-07_00 Fri, 21 May 2010 12:03:44 GMT 2010-05-21 2010-05-21 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday analysis,and,audio,audio/mpeg,business,hr,latest,news,personnel,today 417 no 12 HR news and analysis, including: • Staff turnover – the latest trends, and what employers are doing to tackle it • The potential impact of court injunctions on the public sector Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Dan Thomas. Edited by Tara Craig. HR news and analysis, including: • Staff turnover – the latest trends, and what employers are... Friday podcast - May 7 2010
HR news and analysis, including: • The general election result and the potential impact on employers and the workforce • British Airways cabin crew and new strike plans • Tesco’s plans for helping staff enjoy the World Cup Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Louisa Peacock. Edited by Tara Craig. ]]> http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-05-07T06_48_11-07_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-05-07T06_48_11-07_00 Fri, 07 May 2010 13:48:11 GMT 2010-05-07 2010-05-07 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday analysis,and,business,hr,latest,news,personnel,today 397 no 13 HR news and analysis, including: • The general election result and the potential impact on employers and the workforce • British Airways cabin crew and new strike plans • Tesco’s plans for helping staff enjoy the World Cup Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Louisa Peacock. Edited by Tara Craig. HR news and analysis, including: • The general election result and the potential impact on empl... Friday podcast 30 April: immigration policies and workplace stress
HR news and analysis, including: • The main political parties’ immigration policies, and the potential implications for employers • The growing problem of workplace stress and what employers need to do to tackle it. Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Kat Baker and Noel O’Reilly. Edited by Tara Craig. ]]> http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-04-30T08_45_56-07_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-04-30T08_45_56-07_00 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:45:56 GMT 2010-04-30 2010-04-30 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday analysis,and,audio,business,hr,latest,news,personnel,today 777 no 14 HR news and analysis, including: • The main political parties’ immigration policies, and the potential implications for employers • The growing problem of workplace stress and what employers need to do to tackle it. Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Kat Baker and Noel O’Reilly. Edited by Tara Craig. HR news and analysis, including: • The main political parties’ immigration policies, and the po... Friday podcast: 23 April 2010
HR news and views including: - How HR coped with staff absence as thousands of employees were trapped abroad due to the volcanic ash fallout - Workforce planning trends: How firms are planning to downsize their permanent workforce and re-hire people as hire sub-contractors to do the same work - saving on building and pension costs. IT giant IBM told Personnel Today it was considering doing this on a huge scale, which could be the start of a trend, according to outsourcing experts. Presenter Rob Moss is joined by Louisa Peacock. Edited and produced by Louisa Peacock. ]]> http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-04-23T08_57_22-07_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-04-23T08_57_22-07_00 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:57:22 GMT 2010-04-23 2010-04-23 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday absence,cipd,crowd,hr,ibm,outsourcing,sourcing,staff,volcano 510 no 15 HR news and views including: - How HR coped with staff absence as thousands of employees were trapped abroad due to the volcanic ash fallout - Workforce planning trends: How firms are planning to downsize their permanent workforce and re-hire people as hire sub-contractors to do the same work - saving on building and pension costs. IT giant IBM told Personnel Today it was considering doing this on a huge scale, which could be the start of a trend, according to outsourcing experts. Presenter Rob Moss is joined by Louisa Peacock. Edited and produced by Louisa Peacock. HR news and views including: - How HR coped with staff absence as thousands of employees were ... Friday podcast 16 April 2010
HR news and analysis, including: - A new Work Foundation investigation into the problem of sickness absence - News of Personnel Today's first social media week - Strike threats at BT Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Noel O'Reilly and Rob Moss. Produced and edited by Tara Craig. ]]> http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-04-16T08_27_58-07_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-04-16T08_27_58-07_00 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:27:58 GMT 2010-04-16 2010-04-16 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday analysis,and,audio,business,hr,latest,news,personnel,today 600 no 16 HR news and analysis, including: - A new Work Foundation investigation into the problem of sickness absence - News of Personnel Today's first social media week - Strike threats at BT Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Noel O'Reilly and Rob Moss. Produced and edited by Tara Craig. HR news and analysis, including: - A new Work Foundation investigation into the problem of sic... Friday podcast 9 April 2010
HR news and views including: - The Equality Bill, its implications for employers and what HR should be doing to meet its terms - How employers are using social media and online technologies to help improve their employees’ health Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Dan Thomas. Edited and produced by Tara Craig. ]]> http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-04-09T02_08_03-07_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-04-09T02_08_03-07_00 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 09:08:03 GMT 2010-04-09 2010-04-08 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday analysis,and,audio,audio/mpeg,business,hr,latest,news,personnel,today 540 no 17 HR news and views including: - The Equality Bill, its implications for employers and what HR should be doing to meet its terms - How employers are using social media and online technologies to help improve their employees’ health Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Dan Thomas. Edited and produced by Tara Craig. HR news and views including: - The Equality Bill, its implications for employers and what HR sho... Friday podcast - 26 March 2010: budget, spending cuts and strikes
HR news and analysis, including: - 2010 budget breakdown: implications for employers and HR - public sector cuts - strikes: potential impact on the economy and the workforce Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Louisa Peacock and Richard Staines. Edited by Tara Craig. ]]> http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-03-26T07_03_31-07_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-03-26T07_03_31-07_00 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:03:31 GMT 2010-03-26 2010-03-26 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday analysis,and,audio,business,hr,latest,news,personnel,today 746 no 18 HR news and analysis, including: - 2010 budget breakdown: implications for employers and HR - public sector cuts - strikes: potential impact on the economy and the workforce Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Louisa Peacock and Richard Staines. Edited by Tara Craig. HR news and analysis, including: - 2010 budget breakdown: implications for employers and HR - ... Friday podcast: 19 March 2010.
HR news and views including: - Clare Chapman on the NHS response to its latest staff survey - Xpert HR on HR salaries, budgets and priorities - The Jedi faith and the rise of discrimination claims Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Louisa Peacock. Edited and produced by Tara Craig. ]]> http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-03-19T08_16_51-07_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-03-19T08_16_51-07_00 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:16:51 GMT 2010-03-19 2010-03-19 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday analysis,and,audio,business,hr,latest,news,personnel,today 689 no 19 HR news and views including: - Clare Chapman on the NHS response to its latest staff survey - Xpert HR on HR salaries, budgets and priorities - The Jedi faith and the rise of discrimination claims Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Louisa Peacock. Edited and produced by Tara Craig. HR news and views including: - Clare Chapman on the NHS response to its latest staff survey - X... Friday podcast 5 March 2010
HR news and views including: - Graduate recruitment: are recruiters beginning to see beyond the 2i degree? - The HR response to the government’s new ’10 point plan’ for helping councils create efficiencies Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Kat Baker and Dan Thomas. Edited and produced by Tara Craig. ]]> http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-03-05T06_10_57-08_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-03-05T06_10_57-08_00 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:10:57 GMT 2010-03-05 2010-03-05 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday analysis,and,audio,audio/mpeg,business,hr,latest,news,personnel,today 404 no 20 HR news and views including: - Graduate recruitment: are recruiters beginning to see beyond the 2i degree? - The HR response to the government’s new ’10 point plan’ for helping councils create efficiencies Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Kat Baker and Dan Thomas. Edited and produced by Tara Craig. HR news and views including: - Graduate recruitment: are recruiters beginning to see beyond the ... Friday podcast 26th February: Christine Pratt and 'Bullygate', fit notes and GPs
HR news and views including: - Bullygate: what started as news of bullying at Number 10 has developed into a scandal around the National Bullying Helpline. Chief executive Christine Pratt speaks to Louisa Peacock. - Procter and Gamble’s associate medical director Paul Nicholson describes his misgivings over the new fit note and GPs’ involvement. Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Louisa Peacock. Edited and produced by Tara Craig. ]]> http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-02-26T08_30_13-08_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-02-26T08_30_13-08_00 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:30:13 GMT 2010-02-26 2010-02-26 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday analysis,audio,business,hr,latest,news,today 564 no 21 HR news and views including: - Bullygate: what started as news of bullying at Number 10 has developed into a scandal around the National Bullying Helpline. Chief executive Christine Pratt speaks to Louisa Peacock. - Procter and Gamble’s associate medical director Paul Nicholson describes his misgivings over the new fit note and GPs’ involvement. Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Louisa Peacock. Edited and produced by Tara Craig. HR news and views including: - Bullygate: what started as news of bullying at Number 10 has deve... Friday podcast - 19 Feb 2010: sickness while on holiday guidance; part-time unemployment; and HR blogging

HR news and analysis including:

  • the latest advice on whether holiday leave can be carried over to following year when the employee falls sick
  • we analyse the latest UK unemployment figure and in particular the rise in part-time work
  • and, Laurie Ruettimann of PunkRockHR.com talks about the benefits of HR blogging.

Presented by Rob Moss, with Kat Baker and Louisa Peacock. Additional recording by Martin Couzins.

]]> http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-02-19T09_03_31-08_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-02-19T09_03_31-08_00 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:03:31 GMT 2010-02-19 2010-02-19 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday absence,blogging,holiday,hr,part-time,sickness,uk,unemployment,work 883 no 22 HR news and analysis including: the latest advice on whether holiday leave can be carried over to following year when the employee falls sick we analyse the latest UK unemployment figure and in particular the rise in part-time work and, Laurie Ruettimann of PunkRockHR.com talks about the benefits of HR blogging. Presented by Rob Moss, with Kat Baker and Louisa Peacock. Additional recording by Martin Couzins. HR news and analysis including: the latest advice on whether holiday leave can be carried over... Friday podcast 12 February, including Dame Carol Black and David Freud on fit notes
HR news and views including: - Comment on the new fit note from Dame Carol Black and shadow welfare reform minister David Freud - The latest developments in the Default Retirement Age saga Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Mike Berry. Edited and produced by Tara Craig. ]]> http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-02-12T05_48_56-08_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-02-12T05_48_56-08_00 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:48:56 GMT 2010-02-12 2010-02-12 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday analysis,and,audio,audio/mpeg,business,hr,latest,news,today 504 no 23 HR news and views including: - Comment on the new fit note from Dame Carol Black and shadow welfare reform minister David Freud - The latest developments in the Default Retirement Age saga Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Mike Berry. Edited and produced by Tara Craig. HR news and views including: - Comment on the new fit note from Dame Carol Black and shadow welf... Friday podcast, 5 February 2010.
HR news and views including: - The latest developments in the case of Network Rail HR director Peter Bennett, who is facing accusations of discrimination - The new fit note strategy and whether the HR community expects it to work - The threat to police recruitment branding posed by delays in the placing of new recruits Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Kat Baker and Noel O’Reilly. Edited and produced by Tara Craig. ]]> http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-02-05T06_22_01-08_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-02-05T06_22_01-08_00 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:22:01 GMT 2010-02-05 2010-02-05 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday analysis,audio,audio/mpeg,hr,latest,news,personnel,today 587 no 24 HR news and views including: - The latest developments in the case of Network Rail HR director Peter Bennett, who is facing accusations of discrimination - The new fit note strategy and whether the HR community expects it to work - The threat to police recruitment branding posed by delays in the placing of new recruits Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Kat Baker and Noel O’Reilly. Edited and produced by Tara Craig. HR news and views including: - The latest developments in the case of Network Rail HR director... Friday podcast 29 January: HR news and views including the default retirement age, and sickness absence
HR news and views including: - The best ways to manage sickness absence, as the UK marks ‘National Sickie Day’ on 1 February - The collapse of the latest bid to scrap enforced retirement at 65. Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Kat Baker and Noel O’Reilly. Edited and produced by Tara Craig. ]]> http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-01-29T07_54_08-08_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-01-29T07_54_08-08_00 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:54:08 GMT 2010-01-29 2010-01-29 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday analysis,audio,hr,news,personnel,podcast 381 no 25 HR news and views including: - The best ways to manage sickness absence, as the UK marks ‘National Sickie Day’ on 1 February - The collapse of the latest bid to scrap enforced retirement at 65. Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Kat Baker and Noel O’Reilly. Edited and produced by Tara Craig. HR news and views including: - The best ways to manage sickness absence, as the UK marks ‘Nation... Friday podcast: HR news and views including pre-employment health questionnaires and the policing of the 2012 Olympics
HR news and views including: - The banning of pre-employment health questionnaires under a new clause in the Equality Bill - Tim Miller, Standard Chartered Bank’s HR chief and Personnel Today’s 2009 top HR power player, discusses the impact of the recession on the banking sector - The Met Police’s plans for the London Olympics in 2012 Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Kat Baker and Louisa Peacock. Edited and produced by Tara Craig. ]]> http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-01-22T07_30_22-08_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-01-22T07_30_22-08_00 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:30:22 GMT 2010-01-22 2010-01-22 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday analysis,audio,hr,latest,news,opinion,personnel 758 no 26 HR news and views including: - The banning of pre-employment health questionnaires under a new clause in the Equality Bill - Tim Miller, Standard Chartered Bank’s HR chief and Personnel Today’s 2009 top HR power player, discusses the impact of the recession on the banking sector - The Met Police’s plans for the London Olympics in 2012 Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Kat Baker and Louisa Peacock. Edited and produced by Tara Craig. HR news and views including: - The banning of pre-employment health questionnaires under a new... Personnel Today Friday podcast: 15 January 2010.
HR news and views including: - What happens next regarding the Working Time Directive? If the opt-out is scrapped for good, as is looking likely after the European Parliament vote to do so, what will that mean for employers? How long can employees work for on average under the new rules? - A new tribunal ruling on TUPE means companies going into administration using a 'pre-pack agreement' will not need to follow TUPE rules and can change staff's terms and conditions. Presenter Louisa Peacock is joined by Helen Williams and John Charlton. Edited and produced by Louisa Peacock. ]]> http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-01-15T07_45_05-08_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-01-15T07_45_05-08_00 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:45:05 GMT 2010-01-15 2010-01-15 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday analysis,audio,hr,news,oh 457 no 27 HR news and views including: - What happens next regarding the Working Time Directive? If the opt-out is scrapped for good, as is looking likely after the European Parliament vote to do so, what will that mean for employers? How long can employees work for on average under the new rules? - A new tribunal ruling on TUPE means companies going into administration using a 'pre-pack agreement' will not need to follow TUPE rules and can change staff's terms and conditions. Presenter Louisa Peacock is joined by Helen Williams and John Charlton. Edited and produced by Louisa Peacock. HR news and views including: - What happens next regarding the Working Time Directive? If the op... Friday podcast: HR news, views and analysis
The HR and employment law implications of extreme weather: - Health and safety implications - Absent employees’ rights to pay - Working conditions - Dealing with staff with emergency childcare issues. Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Kat Baker and Susie Munro. Edited and produced by Tara Craig. ]]> http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-01-08T08_06_44-08_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2010-01-08T08_06_44-08_00 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:06:44 GMT 2010-01-08 2010-01-08 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday audio,business,hr,personnel,today 561 no 28 The HR and employment law implications of extreme weather: - Health and safety implications - Absent employees’ rights to pay - Working conditions - Dealing with staff with emergency childcare issues. Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Kat Baker and Susie Munro. Edited and produced by Tara Craig. The HR and employment law implications of extreme weather: - Health and safety implications - A... Friday podcast 18 December: swine flu, bonuses, strikes, recession, Guru
HR news and views including a look back at the big stories of 2009 – swine flu and bonuses – and predictions of what 2010 will mean for the HR community. Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Louisa Peacock and Rob Moss. Edited and produced by Tara Craig. ]]> http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-12-18T09_23_35-08_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-12-18T09_23_35-08_00 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:23:35 GMT 2009-12-18 2009-12-18 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday analysis,and,audio,business,hr,latest,news,personnel,today 965 no 29 HR news and views including a look back at the big stories of 2009 – swine flu and bonuses – and predictions of what 2010 will mean for the HR community. Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Louisa Peacock and Rob Moss. Edited and produced by Tara Craig. HR news and views including a look back at the big stories of 2009 – swine flu and bonuses – and ... Friday podcast - 11 Dec 09: Mental health and the workplace; Civil service compensation scheme

HR news and analysis, including:

  • We talk to Lord McKenzie about the government’s mental health employment strategy
  • And we discuss union reaction to proposed cutbacks in the civil service compensation scheme.

Our news digest includes:

  • A black factory worker at a playing card manufacturer wins her racial discrimination case
  • City HR departments can expect to be inundated with enquiries from bankers who want to avoid bonus taxes
  • And the work experience student who made thousands from insider trading.

Presented by Rob Moss, with Noel O'Reilly and Kat Baker.

 

]]> http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-12-11T07_22_26-08_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-12-11T07_22_26-08_00 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:22:26 GMT 2009-12-11 2009-12-11 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday bankers,bonuses,discrimination,employment,health,hr,mental 689 no 30 HR news and analysis, including: We talk to Lord McKenzie about the government’s mental health employment strategy And we discuss union reaction to proposed cutbacks in the civil service compensation scheme. Our news digest includes: A black factory worker at a playing card manufacturer wins her racial discrimination case City HR departments can expect to be inundated with enquiries from bankers who want to avoid bonus taxes And the work experience student who made thousands from insider trading. Presented by Rob Moss, with Noel O'Reilly and Kat Baker.   HR news and analysis, including: We talk to Lord McKenzie about the government’s mental ... Friday podcast - 4 December: Walker Review, Bribery Bill and musculoskeletal health
HR news and analysis, including: - The HR implications of the Walker Review on corporate governance in the financial sector - Business in the Community’s new Working Joints and Muscles toolkit, aimed at improving musculoskeletal health in the workplace - The Bribery Bill and its potential impact on UK businesses Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Noel O’Reilly and John Charlton. Edited and produced by Tara Craig. ]]> http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-12-04T02_00_50-08_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-12-04T02_00_50-08_00 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:00:50 GMT 2009-12-04 2009-12-03 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday analysis,audio,audio/mpeg,business,hr,latest,news,personnel,today 784 no 31 HR news and analysis, including: - The HR implications of the Walker Review on corporate governance in the financial sector - Business in the Community’s new Working Joints and Muscles toolkit, aimed at improving musculoskeletal health in the workplace - The Bribery Bill and its potential impact on UK businesses Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Noel O’Reilly and John Charlton. Edited and produced by Tara Craig. HR news and analysis, including: - The HR implications of the Walker Review on corporate govern... Friday podcast: November 27th - equal opportunities, Boorman report
HR news and analysis, including: • The implications of the Boorman Report on NHS health and wellbeing • RBS, change management and employee engagement • Employment law: equal opportunities case Presenter Tara Craig is joined by John Charlton and Noel O’Reilly. Produced and edited by Tara Craig. ]]> http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-11-27T06_10_14-08_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-11-27T06_10_14-08_00 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:10:14 GMT 2009-11-27 2009-11-27 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday analysis,audio,business,hr,human,news,personnel,resources 724 no 32 HR news and analysis, including: • The implications of the Boorman Report on NHS health and wellbeing • RBS, change management and employee engagement • Employment law: equal opportunities case Presenter Tara Craig is joined by John Charlton and Noel O’Reilly. Produced and edited by Tara Craig. HR news and analysis, including: • The implications of the Boorman Report on NHS health and wel... Friday podcast - 20 November: HR news and analysis, including HR salaries, CIPD and BBC
HR news and views including: - 2010 salary prospects for HR - The CIPD’s annual report and accounts. Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Mike Berry. Edited and produced by Tara Craig. ]]> http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-11-20T07_12_08-08_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-11-20T07_12_08-08_00 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:12:08 GMT 2009-11-20 2009-11-20 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday analysis,audio,business,employment,hr,latest,law,news,personnel,today 399 no 33 HR news and views including: - 2010 salary prospects for HR - The CIPD’s annual report and accounts. Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Mike Berry. Edited and produced by Tara Craig. HR news and views including: - 2010 salary prospects for HR - The CIPD’s annual report and acco... Friday podcast - 13 November: graduate recruitment, Train to Gain
HR news and views including: - The Conservative party’s plans to scrap Train to Gain if they win the general election - Key findings from IRS’ 20th annual graduate recruitment survey - The Civil Services’ plans to introduce an HR business partner development programme Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Louisa Peacock. Edited and produced by Tara Craig. ]]> http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-11-13T07_24_44-08_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-11-13T07_24_44-08_00 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:24:44 GMT 2009-11-13 2009-11-13 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday analysis,audio,business,hr,latest,news,personnel,today 470 no 34 HR news and views including: - The Conservative party’s plans to scrap Train to Gain if they win the general election - Key findings from IRS’ 20th annual graduate recruitment survey - The Civil Services’ plans to introduce an HR business partner development programme Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Louisa Peacock. Edited and produced by Tara Craig. HR news and views including: - The Conservative party’s plans to scrap Train to Gain if they win... Friday podcast - 6 November. DDA, mental health at work
HR news and views including: Poor mental health at work: are employers doing enough? Should they have to take responsibility for non work-related mental health issues? A new EAT ruling says that volunteers are not covered by the disability discrimination act, and considers the implications of further legal challenges. Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Noel O’Reilly and John Charlton. Edited and produced by Tara Craig. ]]> http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-11-06T08_43_04-08_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-11-06T08_43_04-08_00 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:43:04 GMT 2009-11-06 2009-11-06 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday analysis,audio,business,hr,news,personel,today 596 no 35 HR news and views including: Poor mental health at work: are employers doing enough? Should they have to take responsibility for non work-related mental health issues? A new EAT ruling says that volunteers are not covered by the disability discrimination act, and considers the implications of further legal challenges. Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Noel O’Reilly and John Charlton. Edited and produced by Tara Craig. HR news and views including: Poor mental health at work: are employers doing enough? Should th... Friday podcast: 30 October. TUPE and appenticeships
HR news and analysis, including: • Why fewer under 25s are applying for apprenticeships • TUPE: what happens to staff when insolvent businesses are rescued Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Kat Baker and John Charlton. Edited by Tara Craig. ]]> http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-10-30T07_23_40-07_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-10-30T07_23_40-07_00 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:23:40 GMT 2009-10-30 2009-10-30 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday analysis,apprenticeships,audio,bbc,hr,news,personnel,today,tupe 521 no 36 HR news and analysis, including: • Why fewer under 25s are applying for apprenticeships • TUPE: what happens to staff when insolvent businesses are rescued Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Kat Baker and John Charlton. Edited by Tara Craig. HR news and analysis, including: • Why fewer under 25s are applying for apprenticeships • TUPE... Friday podcast - 23 Oct 09: IoD want pension age to be 70, IRS pay prospects survey 2010, and CIPD buys Bridge
  • We discuss the Institute of Directors’ call for state pension age to rise to 70
  • What are the likely pay deals in 2010? We look at the latest IRS pay prospects survey, published on XpertHR today
  • And we discuss the fallout of the CIPD’s announcement to buy the Bridge Partnership consultancy.
    • Rob Moss is joined by John Charlton, Mark Crail and Mike Berry. ]]>     http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-10-23T07_02_45-07_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-10-23T07_02_45-07_00 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:02:45 GMT 2009-10-23 2009-10-23 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday cipd,hr,hr-news,irs,pay,pensions 712 no 37 HR news and analysis including: We discuss the Institute of Directors’ call for state pension age to rise to 70 What are the likely pay deals in 2010? We look at the latest IRS pay prospects survey, published on XpertHR today And we discuss the fallout of the CIPD’s announcement to buy the Bridge Partnership consultancy. Rob Moss is joined by John Charlton, Mark Crail and Mike Berry. HR news and analysis including: We discuss the Institute of Directors’ call for state pension ...     Friday podcast - 16 Oct 09: huge NHS stress payout; age audits; and the Agency Workers Directive is delayed
    HR news and analysis including:
    • A retired senior NHS workers wins £370,000 and £24,000 per year for life for stress-related injuries
    • We discuss the prospect of mandatory age audits as part of the Equality Bill
    • And we look at this week’s announcement to delay the introduction of the Agency Workers Directive.
    Rob Moss is joined by Kat Baker, Mike Berry and John Charlton. ]]>     http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-10-16T07_30_07-07_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-10-16T07_30_07-07_00 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:30:07 GMT 2009-10-16 2009-10-16 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday age,agency,directive,discrimination,hr,human,nhs,resources,workers 596 no 38 HR news and analysis including: A retired senior NHS workers wins £370,000 and £24,000 per year for life for stress-related injuries We discuss the prospect of mandatory age audits as part of the Equality Bill And we look at this week’s announcement to delay the introduction of the Agency Workers Directive. Rob Moss is joined by Kat Baker, Mike Berry and John Charlton. HR news and analysis including: A retired senior NHS workers wins £370,000 and £24,000 per yea...     Friday podcast - 9 Oct: Conservative party conference, pensions
    HR news and analysis, including: • Round-up from the Conservative Party Conference, including train to gain and the equality bill • HR’s role in the run up to the implementation of personal accounts Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Kat Baker and John Charlton. Edited and produced by Tara Craig. ]]>     http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-10-09T08_33_50-07_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-10-09T08_33_50-07_00 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:33:50 GMT 2009-10-09 2009-10-09 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday analysis,business,hr,news,personnel,today. 642 no 39 HR news and analysis, including: • Round-up from the Conservative Party Conference, including train to gain and the equality bill • HR’s role in the run up to the implementation of personal accounts Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Kat Baker and John Charlton. Edited and produced by Tara Craig. HR news and analysis, including: • Round-up from the Conservative Party Conference, including t...     Friday podcast - 9 October: Gen Y, absenteeism, CIPD bonuses
    HR news and views including: - The impact of the recession on Generation Y - The HR community takes exception to the Jackie Orme’s bonus - Cary Cooper predicts a fall in the level of sickness absenteeism Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Louisa Peacock. Edited and produced by Tara Craig. ]]>     http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-10-02T07_24_54-07_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-10-02T07_24_54-07_00 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:24:54 GMT 2009-10-02 2009-10-02 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday analysis,hr,latest,news,personnel,today 550 no 40 HR news and views including: - The impact of the recession on Generation Y - The HR community takes exception to the Jackie Orme’s bonus - Cary Cooper predicts a fall in the level of sickness absenteeism Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Louisa Peacock. Edited and produced by Tara Craig. HR news and views including: - The impact of the recession on Generation Y - The HR community ...     Friday podcast - 25th September: Heyday decision and employment law changes
    HR news and analysis, including: • The decision in the Heyday case against the default retirement age • The latest law employment changes and their implications for employers Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Rob Moss and John Charlton. Edited by Tara Craig. ]]>     http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-09-25T08_06_23-07_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-09-25T08_06_23-07_00 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:06:23 GMT 2009-09-25 2009-09-25 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday analysis,audio,business,hr,news,personnel,today 780 no 41 HR news and analysis, including: • The decision in the Heyday case against the default retirement age • The latest law employment changes and their implications for employers Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Rob Moss and John Charlton. Edited by Tara Craig. HR news and analysis, including: • The decision in the Heyday case against the default retireme...     Friday Podcast - 18Sep09
  • Exclusive interview with M&S executive chair Sir Stuart Rose
  • Government rules on work experience could undermine youth employment plans
    • Presenter Mike Berry is joined this week by Rob Moss]]>     http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-09-18T07_20_19-07_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-09-18T07_20_19-07_00 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:20:19 GMT 2009-09-18 2009-09-18 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday audio,business,hr,news,personnel,today,work 643 no 42 HR news and analysis, including: Exclusive interview with M&S executive chair Sir Stuart Rose Government rules on work experience could undermine youth employment plans Presenter Mike Berry is joined this week by Rob Moss HR news and analysis, including: Exclusive interview with M&S executive chair Sir Stuart Rose ...     Friday podcast - 11 September: Microsoft, fat cat pensions
    HR news and analysis, including:
    • Microsoft's plans for introducing 3,000 apprenticeships in the UK
    • the findings from the TUC's annual Pension Watch survey
    Presenter Tara Craig is joined this week by John Charlton. Edited by Tara Craig. ]]>     http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-09-11T07_49_31-07_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-09-11T07_49_31-07_00 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:49:31 GMT 2009-09-11 2009-09-11 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday analysis,hr,latest,news,personnel,today 653 no 43 HR news and analysis, including: Microsoft's plans for introducing 3,000 apprenticeships in the UK the findings from the TUC's annual Pension Watch survey Presenter Tara Craig is joined this week by John Charlton. Edited by Tara Craig. HR news and analysis, including: Microsoft's plans for introducing 3,000 apprenticeships in the...     Friday podcast - 4 Sep 2009: Bypassing the agency workers directive
  • Some HR professionals are planning to bypass the Agency Workers Directive
  • And we look at how Tower Hamlets council in London aims to save £1m per year transforming its HR function
    • Rob Moss is joined by Mike Berry and Louisa Peacock. ]]>     http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-09-04T09_09_29-07_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-09-04T09_09_29-07_00 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:09:29 GMT 2009-09-04 2009-09-04 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday hr 482 no 44 HR news and analysis: Some HR professionals are planning to bypass the Agency Workers Directive And we look at how Tower Hamlets council in London aims to save £1m per year transforming its HR function Rob Moss is joined by Mike Berry and Louisa Peacock. HR news and analysis: Some HR professionals are planning to bypass the Agency Workers Directiv...     Episode 119
    HR news and views including: - How a significant increase in vacancies within the NHS has prompted accusations of poor workforce management - What employers should be doing during Ramadan, and how the Muslim religious festival serves as a timely reminder of the 2011 Equality Bill Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Kat Baker. Edited and produced by Tara Craig. ]]>     http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-08-21T07_04_49-07_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-08-21T07_04_49-07_00 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:04:49 GMT 2009-08-21 2009-08-21 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday analysis,business,hr,news,personnel,podcast,today 487 no 45 HR news and views including: - How a significant increase in vacancies within the NHS has prompted accusations of poor workforce management - What employers should be doing during Ramadan, and how the Muslim religious festival serves as a timely reminder of the 2011 Equality Bill Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Kat Baker. Edited and produced by Tara Craig. HR news and views including: - How a significant increase in vacancies within the NHS has prom...     Friday podcast - 14 August: TUPE, youth unemployment
    HR news and analysis, including:
    • Latest youth unemployment figures and what employers are doing to remedy the situation
    • Court of appeal ruling on the status of TUPE in pre-pack administration
    • Depersonalisation of CVs
    Presenter Tara Craig is joined by John Charlton. Produced by Tara Craig. ]]>     http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-08-14T07_21_24-07_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-08-14T07_21_24-07_00 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:21:24 GMT 2009-08-14 2009-08-14 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday analysis,audio,business,hr,news,personnel,today 697 no 46 HR news and analysis, including: Latest youth unemployment figures and what employers are doing to remedy the situation Court of appeal ruling on the status of TUPE in pre-pack administration Depersonalisation of CVs Presenter Tara Craig is joined by John Charlton. Produced by Tara Craig. HR news and analysis, including: Latest youth unemployment figures and what employers are doing ...     Friday podcast - 7 August: swine flu and absenteeism, civil service redundancy payments
    HR news and analysis, including
    • Younger workers more likely to be off sick with swine flu
    • Union reaction to proposed changes to civil service redundancy payments
    Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Kat Baker and Rob Moss. Edited by Tara Craig. ]]>     http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-08-07T07_05_49-07_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-08-07T07_05_49-07_00 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:05:49 GMT 2009-08-07 2009-08-07 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday analysis,audio,business,hr,later,personnel,today 488 no 47 HR news and analysis, including Younger workers more likely to be off sick with swine flu Union reaction to proposed changes to civil service redundancy payments Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Kat Baker and Rob Moss. Edited by Tara Craig. HR news and analysis, including Younger workers more likely to be off sick with swine flu Union...     Friday podcast - 31st July: AWD, legal representation at disciplinary meetings
    HR news and analysis, including:
    • Latest developments in the Agency Workers Directive debate
    • The fight for legal representation at disciplinary meetings
    • Employees' preference for small businesses
    Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Louisa Peacock and John Charlton. Edited by Kellie Cantelo, Tara Craig and Louisa Peacock. ]]>     http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-07-31T06_54_31-07_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-07-31T06_54_31-07_00 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:54:31 GMT 2009-07-31 2009-07-31 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday analysis,audio,hr,news,personnel,podcast,today 785 no 48 HR news and analysis, including: Latest developments in the Agency Workers Directive debate The fight for legal representation at disciplinary meetings Employees' preference for small businesses Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Louisa Peacock and John Charlton. Edited by Kellie Cantelo, Tara Craig and Louisa Peacock. HR news and analysis, including: Latest developments in the Agency Workers Directive debate ...     Friday podcast - 24 July: latest HR news
    Latest HR news and comment on the Gate Gourmet tribunal and the Agency Workers' Directive. Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Rob Moss and John Charlton. Edited by Tara Craig.]]>     http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-07-27T01_16_00-07_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-07-27T01_16_00-07_00 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 08:16:00 GMT 2009-07-27 2009-07-24 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday analysis,audio,hr,news,personnel,today 509 no 49 Latest HR news and comment on the Gate Gourmet tribunal and the Agency Workers' Directive. Presenter Tara Craig is joined by Rob Moss and John Charlton. Edited by Tara Craig. Latest HR news and comment on the Gate Gourmet tribunal and the Agency Workers' Directive. Pr...     Friday podcast - 17 Jul 2009: Swine flu and vulnerable workers
  • The MacLeod Review of employee engagement
  • Heyday retirement age case begins at High Court
  • 500,000 new jobs in renewable energy by 2020
  • Unemployment is now 2.38 million, a record increase of 281,000
  • And a former prison officer claims she was bullied at work because of her good looks.
    • ]]>     http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-07-17T08_17_04-07_00 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com/entry/2009-07-17T08_17_04-07_00 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:17:04 GMT 2009-07-17 2009-07-17 http://personneltoday.podomatic.com personneltoday audio,hr,news,personnel,swine-flu,today,whistelblowers 768 no 50 Noel O'Reilly and John Charlton join Rob Moss to discuss news that the details of whistleblowing incidents heard in employment tribunals could be forwarded to the relevant regulatory authorities. And is HR doing enough to protect vulnerable workers from swine flu? Other HR news and analysis includes: The MacLeod Review of employee engagement Heyday retirement age case begins at High Court 500,000 new jobs in renewable energy by 2020 Unemployment is now 2.38 million, a record increase of 281,000 And a former prison officer claims she was bullied at work because of her good looks. Noel O'Reilly and John Charlton join Rob Moss to discuss news that the details of whistleblowing ...