TUC: Worth of Equality Reps Proves Significant
A report published by the TUC shows a significant increase in the number of new union reps across the United Kingdom. Their mission is to fight for more equality and fairness in the workplace.
Private and public sector organisations are seeing new, active equality reps take the stage for equality. About 1,400 new reps will be active by the end of March 2010. Read the rest of this entry »
Employee Engagement Promotes Bottom Line
In times of economic turmoil, most businesses are focusing on the basics. Unfortunately, employee engagement is not always something that executives see as making an immediate difference to their bottom line. Ed Sweeney, ACAS Chair, thinks otherwise: “There is plenty of evidence which suggests strong employee engagement can help boost the bottom line.” Read the rest of this entry »
Big Change Ahead for Post-Recession HR
Necessity is the mother of invention and the human resources model for many companies may be reinventing itself in the coming years. As they prepare for an up-turn following the current recession, many human resources professionals are calling for reform with an emphasis on people management skills: Read the rest of this entry »
2010 Association of Coaching Conference
Coaching Industry Going Strong in the face of Economic Slump
Contrary to some expectations, many businesses are investing in coaching for their employees as we approach what some are calling the beginning of the end of this economic crisis. Business leaders seem to be recognising the importance of training and development and are looking to coaching as the means to achieving great people management in the years to come. Read the rest of this entry »
Managers to blame for workplace stress?
Recent surveys suggest that poor management is a major cause of stress to employees and one of the main reasons for employees looking for new positions, even during a recession. It also causes absenteeism, lateness, health issues and lack of motivation. I’d be interested to hear from anyone who has experienced this in the workplace.
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