Hot HR Update 28th November to 2nd December

Welcome to the Hot HR Update for this week, already December, it's hard to believe!

Here's a round up of this week's action in the group:

Ward Hadaway Speed Read - W/C 28th November

1. Unfair dismissal – an employer's duty to investigate the facts
2. Constructive dismissal – employer pays the price for costly mistake
3. Government review of sickness absence

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Discussions
1. Could anyone advise on how capability policy can effectively be used within a small organisation (600+) to tackle long term sickness?

2. HR Forums

3. Adding value" to Christmas and reducing the cost of personal stress, part 2. How can we prepare to enjoy the holiday? Let me know how you get on, share your own tips.

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Hot HR Hot Spot

This week I am pleased to welcome a new guest writer for the Hot Spot - Karl Whittle.

Karl has written an excellent article on 'Are we striving for HR MI perfection?'

Karl is a HR Programme Director with broad and successful experience in the management of transformation of process, people and technology programmes in UK and international businesses.

Are we striving for HR MI perfection? Click here to read and comment.

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Have a great weekend.