The equal pay law has not managed to significantly reduce the gap in earnings between men and women, it has been claimed.

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"Gender pay gap 'still exists despite equal pay law'"...

Allowing staff to work from home can create a more productive workforce, one expert has claimed - an assertion that could be of interest to people working in HR support services.

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"HR support services news: Offering home-working 'can make staff more productive'"...

Companies using HR support services would be wise to match up the goals they have for this segment with those they have for other parts of the business, it has been suggested.

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"HR support services news: CIPD reveals secrets to sustainable business performance"...

Engaging with the workforce is more important than ever if an organisation is to be successful, according to the Chartered Institute of Management (CMI) - a statement that could be of interest to those working in HR support services.

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"HR support services news: Employee engagement 'is more important than ever'"...

British Airways is facing a 12 day strike by its cabin crew after trade unions and airline bosses failed to resolve the employment dispute currently taking place between them.

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"British Airways works to resolve employment dispute"...

The majority of workers would rather see their pay frozen than lose their jobs, it has been claimed.

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"Employer redundancy advice: Workers 'would prefer pay freeze to job cuts'"...

People working in HR support services may be interested to know that some employers are cutting back on the amount of overtime on offer to staff in a bid to save jobs, an industry expert has claimed.

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"HR support services look to cut overtime rather than jobs"...

NHS managers have been urged to avoid making mass redundancies in an effort to cut costs by the director of NHS Employers.

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"Employer redundancy advice from NHS director"...

Human resources support services should welcome any help they are offered, whether it be from the government or a trade union.

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"HR support services 'should accept help and advice'"...

In a move that could help to eliminate the need for employer redundancy advice, one council has asked its staff to work reduced hours or take a period of unpaid leave.

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"Employer redundancy advice news: Council offers reduced hours to staff"...

To avoid employment disputes and ensure the successful running of a business, firms have to allow their managers to take holidays.

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"Mangers advised: Book holidays to avoid employment disputes"...

Before letting staff go and offering employer redundancy advice, companies should explore all other options, it has been suggested.

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"Offering employer redundancy advice 'should be a last resort'"...

When focusing on the performance management of their staff, employers may find that cash incentives are unlikely to increase productivity, according to a new report.

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"Cash incentives 'may not help performance management'"...

A new report has revealed that only ten per cent of human resources (HR) professionals think that they can become more strategic by outsourcing.

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"Poll shows employers are 'not keen on outsourcing human resources'"...

Frustration at this week's strike by London Underground workers suggested that many businesses may not offer flexible contracts of employment, one commentator has said.

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"Tube anger 'reveals lack of flexible contracts of employment'"...

Businesses seeking to cut their staff's expenses have been offered HR advice by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and Cisco WebEx.

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"HR advice on teamwork issued"...

Human resources (HR) operations are set to change at one firm, which is introducing a new system.

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"Company integrates 'valuable' HR operations"...

A performance management survey has revealed that companies that have embraced diversity initiatives have reported better employee engagement.

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"Diversity initiatives linked to performance management"...

Human resources (HR) professionals are increasingly using payroll self service solutions, it have been revealed.

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"Self-service solutions 'favoured by human resources'"...

Channel 4 is to outsource its human resources (HR) administration and payroll, it has been revealed.

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"Channel 4 announces human resources outsourcing move"...

A human resources (HR) Profession Map has been introduced by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

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"CIPD introduces new HR Profession Map"...

Human resources (HR) recruiters dealing with staff recruitment are increasingly realising the importance of a candidate database, it has been claimed.

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"Candidate databases 'important for human resources'"...

A number of leading human resources (HR) experts have said it is crucial to balance long and short-term planning to cope with the economic downturn.

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"HR directors 'need to balance long and short-term strategies'"...

Businesses can keep their workforce motivated during the credit crunch by communicating their recession "survival strategy", according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).

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"Firms must 'communicate' strategy"...

Close to two-thirds of human resource (HR) managers have not changed their original strategy for 2009, despite the ongoing recession.

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"HR managers not 'changing strategy'"...

Companies should be responsible for personal data held on their employees, the Open Rights Group has said.

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"Data responsibility is vital for companies"...

Businesses that fail to protect their systems, processes and applications from disturbances such as flooding and terrorist attacks are putting themselves at serious risk, claims the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

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"Small businesses need to prepare for risks"...

Employers may be forced to reduce the amount of flexible working they offer its workers due to the current economic climate, Personnel Today has reported.

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"Credit crunch hits flexible working"...

It is vital for firms to have a business continuity plan because at some stage they are likely to be hit by disaster, claims a risk management company.

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"Businesses face a variety of threats"...

Over a half of UK firms will axe some of their staff during the current economic climate according to a new survey, HRzone.co.uk has reported.

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"Half of firms to make redundancies"...

Small businesses that have employees split up in different geographical areas can benefit from investing in VoIP technology, claims the BCS Engineering and Technology Forum.

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"Small businesses gain advantages from VoIP technology"...

Disaster recovery planning (DRP) is a crucial part of business continuity and so should be included in any change management strategies, experts advise.

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"Change management 'vital' for company continuity"...

Team development programmes offer employers a useful way of improving employee engagement and, in turn, create a better workplace environment, experts say.

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"Team building initiatives offer employers long-term benefits"...

The fallout from the credit crunch teamed with the current economic downturn should not deter entrepreneurs planning to set up a business, according to Jane Asher.

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"Recession 'needn't make start-ups impossible'"...