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 CIPD PRESS RELEASES

The FHRD is pleased to bring to your notice some of the press releases regularly issued by the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD) of the UK, that has over 120,000 members and is the leading professional institute for those involved in the management and development of people.

October 21, 2008 CIPD advises government to target SME training spend at management level to "drive SMEs from recession to resilience"

October 21, 2008 Delays in flexible working legislation send out completely the wrong message, and will do more harm than good

October 17, 2008 Time to face the strain - CIPD Conference looks at how workplaces can become 'change-able'

October 17, 2008 CIPD research into the ageing workforce to be presented at the Singapore Human Capital Summit 22 - 24 October 2008 Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore

October 15, 2008 UK jobs market being crunched 'woeful winter to follow awful autumn'

October 8, 2008 Worrying surge in redundancy enquiries strengthens case for interest rate cut

October 6, 2008 POORLY MANAGED CONFLICT IS CRIPPLING BRITISH BUSINESS

October 6, 2008 Management innovation not considered key business priority in UK organisations despite obvious benefits, says new research

October 1, 2008 Slump in productivity and rising unit wage costs spells bad news for jobs

September 24, 2008 CIPD pushes government to scrap mandatory retirement age after today's ECJ statement

September 19, 2008 HR professionals earning more, but paying the price by working longer hours

September 18, 2008 Innovative Training Programme sets Kier Building Maintenance (KBM) apart from competitors at this year's People Management Award

September17, 2008 New guide champions mediation as an effective way to avoid employment tribunals

September 17, 2008 WORST SET OF JOBS FIGURES IN A DECADE WITH 'AVALANCHE OF REDUNDANCIES'
IN PROSPECT

September 16, 2008 Smart working is still an aspiration rather than a reality in UK workplaces

September 9, 2008 Cross-party plan to cap migration would deter skilled migrants Britain needs most

September 8, 2008 CIPD warns that the forthcoming Equality Bill will fail unless business benefits of diversity are promoted

September 5, 2008 CIPD Conference explores the ins and outs of workplace absence

September 4, 2008 CIPD takes employment law on Autumn tour

September 3, 2008 CIPD conference highlights how organisations can win the intense competition for talent during the economic slowdown

September 2, 2008 New CIPD DVDs help trainers tailor information for perfect audience fit

August 21, 2008 Economic slowdown reduces impact of migrant worker drain

August 15, 2008 INFORMATION NOTICE: CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition in Harrogate

August 14, 2008 New guide offers UK businesses the key to capturing talent through building stronger partnerships with recruitment agencies

August 13, 2008 NOW IT'S OFFICIAL - JOB VACANCIES FALLING AND REDUNDANCIES ON THE RISE AS CREDIT CRUNCH PUSHES UP UNEMPLOYMENT

August 6, 2008 Impact of economic turbulence in the spotlight at this year's CIPD Annual Conference

July 21, 2008 Employer attitudes to the 'core jobless' are key to welfare reform agenda

July 16, 2008 Jobs market continues to prop up UK economy

July 14, 2008 Government welfare to work objectives undermined by low levels of rehabilitation support in the workplace

July 9, 2008 World Class Leaders share the latest innovations in HR at the CIPD's Annual Conference and Exhibition

July 9, 2008 CIPD jobs market update - Rise in Bank interest rate would trigger autumn jobs cull

July 1, 2008 Mediation, a practice still underutilised in workplace conflict resolution

June 26, 2008 Government needs to add more weight to new Single Equality Bill by promoting the business case for diversity

June 23, 2008 Business leaders urged to keep their nerve in face of economic turmoil

June 18, 2008 Right to request training must be balanced by business needs

June 18, 2008 CIPD Annual Employment Law Conference

June 17, 2008 CIPD discussion document set to shape debate on HR's use of Web 2.0 for strategic business impact

June 17, 2008 Little prospect of a wage-price spiral, but ministers right to urge pay restraint

June 13, 2008 CIPD unveils finalists shortlisted for the 2008 People Management Award

June 12, 2008 Liar, liar - now you're fired!

June 11, 2008 Employers slow to take advantage of Web 2.0 opportunities when attracting and retaining staff

June 11, 2008 Lack of skills major factor in UK recruitment and retention difficulties

June 11, 2008 Firing activity remains subdued as dip in employment growth drives up jobless rate

June 10, 2008 CIPD supports compromise deal on agency workers and the working time 'opt-out'

June 2, 2008 New research aimed at improving UK line management through identifying key stress
management competencies

June 2, 2008 Leadership report shows UK organisations "could do better"

May 28 2008 Two thirds of bosses rarely say 'yes' to employee requests to work from home

May 21, 2008 CIPD to move Annual Conference and Exhibition to Manchester from 2009

May 20, 2008 Agency workers' rights at 12 weeks 'a serious risk to UK jobs' - CIPD

May 15, 2008 CIPD welcome Walsh review and support for best practice beyond the extended legislative minimum

May 15, 2008 CIPD responds to draft legislative programme

May 14, 2008 Employer survey finds four year low in demand for staff but no sign of imminent jobs slide

May 12, 2008 Leadership: HR can make the difference

May 11, 2008 Brown should be bolder on flexible working

May 5, 2008 Points based system is legitimate - but employers simply confused by the new rules must not be branded rogues

April 28, 2008 Skills shortages continue to pose problems as Lord Leitch gives evidence at DIUS select committee

April 24, 2008 Equality Minister added to agenda at CIPD diversity conference

April 16, 2008 Two CIPD conferences in May: on the changing role of the line manager and the HR function

April 15, 2008 CIPD Research highlights challenges in implementing coaching within organisations

April 11, 2008 Arts key to successful business change HRD 2008, ExCeL London, 15-17 April 2008

April 8, 2008 New Government research strengthens case for flexible approach to retirement

April 8, 2008 Advance of e-learning continues to be overstated

April 7, 2008 Skills shortages continue to pose problems as the Leitch Report fails to make an impact

April 6, 2008 CIPD conference aims to get under the skin of the diversity agenda

March 27, 2008 HR professionals are key to successful mergers and acquisitions, CIPD reports

March 20, 2008 CIPD's tenth annual survey shows how coaching within organisations has moved beyond being 'the latest fad' - to adding real benefits

March 20, 2008 Latest official jobs figures paint two different pictures of strength of UK employment market

March 12, 2008 Budget measures more sober than Budget message - No news is good news for HR professionals in today's tough economic climate

February 28, 2008 CIPD road show brings employers up to speed on the latest law changes

February 28, 2008 CIPD welcome move to long-term solutions for long-term unemployed

February 20, 2008 Study shows employers willing to support right compromise on agency workers rights

February 19, 2008 CIPD to sponsor The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For

February 19, 2008 Employers will welcome changes to transform sicknote culture to "well note" culture, says CIPD

February 14, 2008 Puzzling jobs figures show over fifties account for majority of rise in employment

February 12, 2008 Sharp rise in expected redundancies signals jobs slowdown

February 6, 2008 CIPD welcomes £37 million employment relations shakeup

February 1, 2008 CIPD/Guardian Recruitment Marketing Awards Launched

February 1, 2008 The 2008 HRD conference and exhibition to take place between 15-17 April , at ExCeL, London, alongside the 12th World HR Congress on 14 April

January 31, 2008 Employers need to do more to tempt older workers

January 29, 2008 Improving performance within the NHS through good people management

January 28, 2008 Government should provide tax relief on train to gain, says CIPD

January 28, 2008 New CIPD guide to help managers prevent conflict at work

January 28, 2008 CIPD launches People Management Award 2008

January 25, 2008 CIPD conference to help organisations manage talent successfully

January 25, 2008 Demand for working beyond state pension age set to soar

January 25, 2008 CIPD research reveals death of the traditional annual pay rise

January 17, 2008 CIPD warns workplace "spy software" is no substitute for good line management

January 16, 2008 Good jobs figures no reason to delay February interest rate cut

December 28, 2007 2008 'worst year for jobs in a decade' forecasts CIPD

December 4, 2007 Government right to highlight decline in 9 to 5 working - but benefits should not be restricted to working parents

November 30, 2007 Immigration 'a mixed blessing' the CIPD tells House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee

November 29, 2007 CIPD research shows that line managers need to be recognised as strategic partners of HR

November 27, 2007 Traditional evaluation methods are no longer enough for organisations to measure and communicate the value of learning

November 19, 2007 Incapacity benefit reforms welcome

November 16, 2007 Government skills drive makes economic sensebut 'British jobs for British workers' tag doesn't

November 14, 2007 Big jump in pay including bonuses for staff in private sector services doesn't spell rising wage cost threat to economy

November 13, 2007 Employers' optimism about jobs defies 'credit crunch' gloom

November 12, 2007 Employers criticise GPs for inadequate support when managing people off work with mental health problems

November 7, 2007 ONS annual pay and hours figures offer some good news on gender pay gap and pay inequality, but confirm severity of overall real pay squeeze in year to April

November 6,  2007 Employers will welcome most proposals in Queen's speech, concludes CIPD - but caution urged on compulsory learning

October 31, 2007 CIPD conference to provide practical advice on how to successfully manage change in the workplace

October 30, 2007 Employers experiencing genuine labour shortages should be able to pay levy to breach proposed immigration quotas - Philpott

October 24, 2007 New Tomlinson-inspired work-based diplomas need government and its agencies to actively engage with employers to fully succeed

October 23, 2007 Managing external people effectively can improve businesses performance

October 19, 2007 New 'Fit for Business' report helps public sector HR professionals develop a winning formula

October18, 2007 CIPD launches a one-stop guide to employer branding

October 18, 2007 For the first time in ten years training professionals earn higher than the average HR salary

October 18, 2007 London based HR professionals remain highest earners in field

October 17, Don't be fooled by the employment and pay figures

October 12 CIPD conference helps businesses combat absence at work

October 10 New report sheds light on how the NHS can improve performance through their people

October 10 CIPD appoints new Chief Executive

October 9 Economic slowdown and big squeeze on DWP budget to threaten Darling's new jobs goal

September 19 Happiness is a serious business issue

September 19 Public sector managers need to focus more attention on engaging and motivating their
employees if they are to meet performance targets

September 19 CIPD research and conference highlights ways in winning the war for talent CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition, 18-20 September 2007, Harrogate International Centre

September 18 HR has greater role to play as business partner

September 17 New CIPD survey shows drug and alcohol misuse to be a significant cause of lost productivity

September 17 CIPD research highlights the changing face of HR CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition,
18-20 September 2007, Harrogate International Centre

September 17 Putting positive psychology to work CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition, 18-20 September 2007, Harrogate International Centre

September 12, 2007 Emerging 'two speed' jobs market suggests tensions between trade unions and government set to intensify

September 4, 2007 Government fails to deliver simplification in new diversity legislation

September 3, 2007 CIPD conference to help learning professionals embed coaching into the workplace

August 3, 2007 Steady summer in the jobs market but interest rate hikes yet to fully bite

August 6, 2007 New research shows women aren't the only group facing discrimination in senior positions

July 30, 2007 Smart use of people related data could help businesses make better strategic decisions and secure investment

July 26, 2007 CIPD launch new tool to encourage flexible and responsive team work to enhance organisations competitiveness

July 19, 2007 CIPD welcomes Government proposal to give employers more freedom to develop in-house training

July 19, 2007 Good labour market figures confirm benign pay scene

July 2, 2007 Mixed news on productivity and wage costs underlines policy challenge to Darling

July 2, 2007 Doing business in the age of accountability Impact of Age Legislation on Recruitment

June 27, 2007 CIPD conference to provide legal update on managing conflict at work

June 19, 2007 New research highlights a significant jump in the number of employers struggling to hang on to their staff

June 13, 2007 Shadow Chancellor launches new flexible working guide for small firms

June 6, 2007 Beating office politics is key to successful leadership says CIPD/DDI research

June 4, 2007 New report lifts the lid on scale of mental ill health at work

May 21, 2007 UK employers give luke-warm welcome to Leitch report on skills

May 16, 2007 Government urged to tap into employers' willingness to recruit ex-offenders

May15, 2007 CIPD welcomes government proposals to minimise complexity for employers of transfer of maternity leave to fathers

May 14, 2007 Mounting recruitment difficulties rather than higher cost of living now main threat to benign outlook for pay

May 10, 2007 New research on leadership transitions and the implications for employers launched at CIPD conference

May 2, 2007 CIPD Weekly Update

May 1, 2007 Show highlights impact of technology on people management and development role

May 1, 2007 Working with employers is key to improving the financial education of employees

April 27, 2007 CIPD conference provides practical guidance to help employers implement diversity practices that add real value to business.

April 26, 2007 Supporting employees to stop smoking could leave organisations with a more productive workforce

April 25, 2007 Women account for 90% of the 47,000 quarterly fall in employment

April 19, 2007 Claims against employers were up by a third in 2006, and the average cost to business of defending an employment tribunal is estimated to be £9,000

April 18, 2007 CIPD Weekly Update

April 11, 2007 Geoff Armstrong to stand down as Director General of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development in June 2008

April 10, 2007 CIPD research shows that many line managers are failing to support learning and development needs

April 4, 2007 CIPD Weekly Update

March 30, 2007 CIPD urge employers in England to prepare for smoking ban

March 29, 2007 Linda Holbeche joins CIPD as Research and Policy Director

March 29, 2007 Dip in productivity growth underlines weak spot in Blair-Brown work legacy

March 29, 2007 Most employers expect difficulty coping with next week's introduction of new rights for workers with family responsibilities finds CIPD/KPMG survey

March 29, 2007 Linda Holbeche joins CIPD as Research and Policy Director

March 28, 2007 Increasing numbers of employers respond to the shortage of dentists by offering dental insurance as benefit to staff

March 28, 2007 CIPD Weekly Update

March 21, 2007 CIPD Weekly Update


March 21, 2007 Rising levels of work related stress prompts new guidance to help employers manage stress effectively

March 20, 2007 Sharp February rise in ‘cost of living’ highlights irony of January interest rate warning to pay bargainers

March 19, 2007 Want a difficult job done? Then ask a woman to do it

March 19, 2007 Culture not context - moving towards a global pattern of learning, training and development

March 15, 2007 Employers are missing the mark when it comes to managing diversity within the workplace

March 14, 2007 Employment growth confined to temps and self-employed as firms ‘mould jobs to match shape of growing migrant workforce’

March 14, 2007 CIPD Weekly Update

March 12, 2007 CIPD launches appraisal toolkit

February 28, 2007 The key challenge for new equalities body is to engage business

February 27, 2007 CIPD and TUC launch new guide to clarify misunderstandings about new age
laws


February 21, 2007 'LABOUR HOARDING' BY EMPLOYERS IN 2005 WIDENS UK
PRODUCTIVITY GAP WITH MAJOR ECONOMIES

February 15, 2007 CIPD launch nationwide workshops to help employers deal with the most
current and pressing employment law issues in the workplace

February 12, 2007 Winter pay outcome in the balance as recruitment difficulties worsen

February 12, 2007  CIPD/Guardian Recruitment Marketing Awards Launched

February 12, 2007 Extending right to request flexible working could boost business, and
reduce chances of divided workforce

February 8,  2007 CIPD joins up with the Management Innovation Lab at London Business
School.

February 8, 2007 Growth in staff fraud prompts new guidance from CIPD and CIFAS
to help businesses

February 5,  2007  Linking pay and benefits to areas of business, such as customer service, will help justify spend

January 30, 2007 Employers and lone parents can be flexible friends

January 29, 2007 Dispute resolution regulations make conflict management at work more complex and increase the burden on the tribunal system

January 23, 2007 CIPD conference to set the business case for flexible working

January 16, 2007 Mike Watts takes on Professional Development Director role at CIPD

January 15, 2007  HRD 2007, CIPD annual Learning and Development Conference and Exhibition, 17-19 April 2007, ExCeL, London

December 18, 2006 Slow growth in graduate starting salaries leaves many deferring life decisions

December 7, 2006 Public sector workforce to feel the pinch as Brown takes on global challenge

December 7, 2006 Leitch's ambitious 2020 vision for skills has echoes of past blueprints

December 4, 2006 Britain at work: a marriage breakdown in progress?

November 28, 2006 Manufacturing firms most likely to cut back on giving this Christmas

November 24, 2006 Most employers expect difficulty coping with new rights for workers with family responsibilities finds CIPD/KPMG survey

November 21, 2006 New absence management tool to help organisations tackle stubbornly high cost of absence

November 20, 2006 Managing the "whatever" generation and other workplace challenges - CIPD Managing Change at Work Conference - 5 December 2006

November 15, 2006 Growth in average pay dips below cost of living as migrants and 'grey workers' boost labour supply

November 15, 2006 CIPD/KPMG quarterly labour market survey finds no sign of impending pay surge as London and private sector services lead the way on jobs

November 3, 2006 Vicky Wright elected as new CIPD President

November 1, 2006 CIPD launches podcast trial

October 26, 2006 Harrogate and HRD 2007 - CIPD announces significant changes to its two flagship events

October 26, 2006 BUPA Care Homes initiative wins The People Management
Award 2006

October 26, 2006 Twelve children from primary schools in Harrogate win CIPD's
World of Work Art Competition 2006

October 25, 2006 Regional pay gap increases for personnel professionals - the
north-south divide persists

October 24, 2006 New report shows 20% of UK workers have been bullied over the last 2 years

October 24, 2006 HR must define what talent management means if it is to have
a positive impact on bottom line

October 23, 2006 New guidance to address lack of support for employees
affected by cancer

October 18, 2006 Cameron calls for help to get disabled people into work, but
the CIPD warn Government that more work is needed to
change mindsets

October 5, 2006 Government and employers must join forces to develop
fit-for-purpose apprenticeship programmes


October 4, 2006 ECJ equal pay ruling is not the knock-out blow the unions were
seeking

October 4, 2006 CIPD conference to help employers manage absence

September 20, 2006 Removing retirement age and withdrawing means-testing will provide shot in the arm to pensions

September 13, 2006 Don't be fooled by 'surprise' fall in unemployment, say CIPD

September 12, 2006 CIPD report highlights need for greater use of supervision of coaches

September 8, 2006 Employers need to globalise recruitment, selection and assessment processes

September 6, 2006 Don't  hype telework as route to better work life balance

August 25, 2006 CIPD/KPMG research shows that employers are prioritising the 'soft skills' of school leavers

August 22, 2006 CIPD launches nationwide workshops to help employers implement new legislation and deliver business benefits

August 21, 2006 UK employers seek school-leavers with soft skills, finds quarterly CIPD/KPMG Labour Market Outlook

August 17, 2006 More full-time permanent jobs signal pick-up in demand for staff despite further rise in unemployment

August 16, 2006 CIPD/KPMG quarterly labour market survey reveals north-south divide in recruitment intentions

August 4, 2006 Expert speakers and organisations will discuss the need to put people first, at CIPD's annual conference

July 19, 2006 CIPD conference to help employers create a successful coaching culture

July 17, 2006 Public sector absence 25% higher than private sector

June 20, 2006: CIPD diversity adviser Dianah Worman awarded OBE

June 06, 2006: Increase in strike activity highlights public sector paradox, as unrest coincides with jobs and pay boom

May 26, 2006: Sensible compromise will tackle pensions timebomb - CIPD research shows NPSS will improve pensions, not drag them down

May 23, 2006: People management professionals urged to engage more in  risk management process

May 22, 2006: Nice work Mr Cameron - but we still need a national debate on the costs and benefits of building a happier Britain

May 2, 2006: Just five months before age regulations come into force - CIPD law conference helps employers face looming deadline

April 24, 2006 'Talent on tap' reveals secrets of getting the best from freelance consultants

April 5, 2006: CIPD research shows that Turner proposals would not lead to a cancellation.....

March 21, 2006: Report shows insufficient training is jeopardising the success of organisational change, as employer fears for economy hit training budgets

March 9, 2006: New regulations have taken an age to come

March 7, 2006: Welcome points-based system to manage recruitment of migrant workers still short on important detail

February 27, 2006: Mandatory pay audits are not the answer

February 16, 2006: Some crumbs of comfort in disappointing labour market statistics

February 21, 2006 : Challenging the myths on working time

February 20, 2006: New CIPD report says government must adopt "smart work" policy if UK is
to close productivity gap

February 9, 2006: Successful pay and benefit strategies require more input and
better communication from line managers

February 8, 2006: CIPD Guardian Recruitment Marketing Awards Launched

February 6, 2006: Organisations must focus on fair reward for all or risk losing the benefits of a diverse workforce

January 31, 2006: Organisations must do more to ensure employee share plans are aligned with overall business objectives

January 27, 2006: CIPD launches People Management Award 2006

January 26, 2006: People management has key role to play in boosting NHS service delivery

January 26, 2006: One-third of UK employers feel under pressure to offshore business

January 23, 2006: Welfare reform plan must tackle employers' doubts about the employability of long-term incapacity benefit claimants

January 18, 2006: Employers' reluctance to hire poses significant challenge to welfare reform agenda

January 16, 2006: HRD 2006, Learning and Development Conference and Exhibition, 4-6 April 2006, Olympia London

January 13, 2006: Public sector employment figures confirm tougher jobs outlook

January 13, 2006: Global talent management and development in multinationals may be held back by local managers with local priorities

January 12, 2006: More public sector jobs but a tougher year ahead for public sector workers and managers

December 16, 2005: Government emphasis on skills and support will increase employment prospects for ex-offenders according to CIPD research

December 14, 2005: 2005 set to be ground zero for productivity growth as slowdown hits recruitment

December 5, 2005: CIPD jury out on Brown's skills, jobs and pay measures

December 2, 2005: Turner blueprint calls for better treatment of older workers by the HR community

November 30, 2005: Raising state pension age won't necessarily increase supply of or demand for older workers - abolition of mandatory retirement age is necessary

November 21, 2005: Managing Change at Work - CIPD conference to help managers understand and manage the psychological impacts of change on the workforce

November 17, 2005: Workers in smaller organisations more likely to benefit from the Christmas spirit

November 16, 2005: 'Tale of two labour markets' poses challenge to government's
welfare reform plan

November 16, 2005: CIPD Labour Market Outlook points to jobs slowdown - yet employers increase efforts to recruit workers from Eastern Europe

November 10, 2005: Lessons to be drawn from new figures on UK pay gaps

October 28, 2005: Multinational corporations benefit from quality interaction between HR departments across the globe

October 27, 2005: Organisations rely on those at the top to ensure good leadership

October 27, 2005: Personnel professionals remain focused on career progression

October 26, 2005: New CIPD survey dispels myths about HR careers and paints
a picture of a confident, committed and positive profession

October 24, 2005: 'Attitudes towards age need a reality check', says research

October 19, 2005: New paternity rights unlikely to have major impact, but transfer of leave from mothers to fathers could prove complex for employers to administer

October 17, 2005: How the corporate style makeover could help employers boost productivity

October 13, 2005 : People management is central to successful Corporate Social Responsibility

October 10, 2005 : CIPD research shows paternity leave take-up will only rise if paternity pay does

October 10, 2005 : Incapacity benefit reform: CIPD research into employer attitudes
highlights the scale of the Government's task

October 7, 2005: Learning to train: CIPD open evening targets managers and trainers

October 6,  2005: Report shows HR rising to Gershon challenge

October 6,  2005: Line managers need the 'will' and the 'skill' to effectively
implement successful flexible working practices

September 30, 2005: Increased longevity strengthens case for end to mandatory
retirement ages

September 26, 2005: CIPD/CMI study to reveal best ways of encouraging older
workers to retire later

September 14, 2005: Reward packages must be aligned with business objectives if they are to succeed

September 13, 2005: Flexible and family friendly working practices bring business benefits, not just challenges, says CIPD

September 13, 2005:  Inevitability of regular major structural reorganisation in UK organisations means all organisations need to focus on building adaptive capacity

September 13, 2005: CIPD launches new Coaching at Work magazine

September 8, 2005: E-learning must be designed to meet the needs of the organisation and staff if it is to deliver benefits

September 1, 2005:  CIPD study shows that the majority of employers won't recruit
from 'core jobless' groups

August 31, 2005:  Employers use coaching to achieve cultural change

August 18, 2005: Organisations must make changes to their culture if managers are to fulfil the coaching role now expected of them

August 5, 2005: Only 39% of the UK workforce in 'good jobs'

July 27, 2005: Flexible working can benefit the business and staff

July 18, 2005: CIPD launches new individual consultant's survival guide

July 13, 2005: Research shows customer service industry acting to improve performance and reduce staff turnover

July 11, 2005: Sickness continues to hit public sector employers harder than private services sector

June 24, 2005: Employers should invest more resources into their recruitment and selection processes

June 24, 2005:  Businesses could benefit by investing more in the implementation of employment law changes

June 16, 2005 : Vast majority of firms struggling to fill vacancies - Over half of firms increasing use of migrant labour in response

June 14, 2005 : HR missing out on full potential of IT

June 6, 2005: Liar, liar - now you're fired!

May 26, 2005 : New EU migrants helping to tackle UK skills shortages

May 26, 2005:  HR outsourcing can enhance strategic role of HR professionals, but decision should not be taken lightly

May 11, 2005: Majority of long hours workers in the UK choose to work long hours

May 11, 2005: Employers must face up to the challenges of managing diversity

April 14, 2005: "Under-management epidemic" risks poor productivity and low staff morale

April 13, 2005: Rise in unemployment disguises underlying strength of UK labour market

April 12, 2005 : Human resources professionals torn between global processes and local loyalties

April 5, 2005 : Ignoring diversity could undermine business performance

March 30, 2005 :  CIPD urges managers to prepare for new legislation

March 11, 2005: Two cheers for the ONS on public sector jobs figures

March 9, 2005:  Majority of employees believe training helps them do their job better

March 7, 2005(b): Reorganisation will fail unless employers interact with staff to communicate the change

March 7, 2005: CIPD report calls for more emphasis on basic skills training among UK organisations

March 4, 2005: New guide urges employers to seize opportunity offered by new Information and Consultation Regulations

March 3, 2005: DWP (Department for Work and Pensions) develop website in partnership with CIPD to help employers understand and communicate pensions effectively

February 22, 2005: Harsh glare of political publicity is a big challenge to the delivery of change in the public sector - says CIPD President Lord Richard Wilson

February 8, 2005: UK employers resist increasing the rate of pay despite facing a tight
labour market

February 1, 2005 : 'Tough Love' best medicine for incapacity benefit claimants capable of work

January 24, 2005: Welcome debate on immigration needs to take into account recruitment difficulties faced by employers, and avoid risks of arbitrary quotas

November 25, 2004: Building a culture of success: Shared visions, values and a big idea can have enormous positive impact on business performance

October 28, 2004: Line managers are key to good performance management

October 27, 2004: Bullying at work - employers get the policy right, but run the
risk of leaving the root causes unchallenged

October 12, 2004: Tight labour market fuelling recruitment of migrant labour, but not wages, according to CIPD quarterly indicators

October 7, 2004: Learning to Learn is Key to Growth