Hot HR Update 20-24 February

What's happening in Hot HR this week

Welcome to all new members - we now have 1,365 members and the group is really seeing some great discussions and activity.

This week's update from Hot HR, provides you with the Speed Read from employment lawyers Ward Hadaway and a sample of interesting discussions and updates from the group for you to to read, join in and comment on.

WARD HADAWAY SPEED READ 20/2/12:

*Hands off my clients

*Can indirect age discrimination be justified by cost?

*Surrogate mothers - do they have rights?

DISCUSSIONS: Lots of great discussions this week, here's a snap shot:

* Mediation - woefully under-used but the government is actively promoting it as alternative to tribunals. I have a new checklist on "Mediation in the Workplace" which members may find useful.                    

* Should employers insist on 'proper english?'

* I often see smaller companies where the HR lead is the only women on the senior management team. I'm interested in members experience of this and how it affects their effectiveness. 

* I'm creating a guide for line managers on how to handle employees who go out on maternity leave and a fact sheet for the employee. Does anyone have something similar they can share? Thanks!                                        

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EVENT: The very popular 'Social Media & Recruitment - The Right Way' seminar, held in association with Hot HR, is being running in Birmingham on 29th March. For more information or to register please click here 

HR JOBS - Please look in the job section for current HR roles

JOIN US- Hot HR welcomes new contributors and partnerships, if you would like to discuss this further, please contact Alex via Hot HR.

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We look forward to seeing you in Hot HR!

What's Hot in HR: 13-17 February

What's Hot in HR this week?

Welcome to all new members - we now have over 1,350 members and the group is really seeing some great discussions and activity.

This week's update from Hot HR, provides you a sample of interesting discussions and updates for you to to read, join in and comment on.

DISCUSSIONS:

Lots of great discussions this week, here's a snap shot:

*  Can anyone recommend a good Occupational Health service?
*  Looking to outsource payroll - does anyone have any recommendations? 150 staff and 
   growing!                   
*  Can anyone recommend recruitment tests for sales positions?                   
* Can anyone recommend a company to conduct our Employee Engagement Survey?  
* Hi there, can anyone advise on next steps when an employee has reached their maximum amount of sick pay (28 weeks)?                                  

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HR JOBS - Please look in the job section for current HR roles

JOIN US- Hot HR welcomes new contributors and partnerships, if you would like to discuss this further, please contact Alex via Hot HR.

Please see the Hot HR blog for other articles and updates. Also follow Hot HR on Twitter @Hot_HR. Not already a member, click here to join Hot HR.

Next week have a look at our blog for Ward Hadaway legal upates.

We look forward to seeing you in Hot HR!

Hot HR Update 6-10 February

What's Hot in HR this week?

This week's update from Hot HR, provides you with current updates from Ward Hadaway, Hot HR's only employment law specialist along with a sample of interesting discussions and updates for you to to read, join in and comment on.

FROM WARD HADAWAY:
* Protective disclosures in the workplace – an employee's obligations

* Taxable payments to employees under TUPE transfers
* Government launches regional mediation networks

To read more from Ward Hadaway join Hot HR.

DISCUSSIONS:

*  It's now official - those employed on or after 6 April this year WILL need 2 years' service to claim unfair dismissal (UFD). The relevant amending legislation was published this afternoon.                     
* Have to admit that I had no idea what this Facebook Timeline is all about, but here is someone who does! Informative read I think. 
*   Mediation - woefully under-used but the government is actively promoting it as alternative to tribunals. I have a new checklist on "Mediation in the Workplace" which members may find useful.                

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HR JOBS - Please look in the job section for current HR roles

JOIN US- Hot HR welcomes new contributors and partnerships, if you would like to discuss this further, please contact Alex via Hot HR.

Please see the Hot HR blog for other articles and updates. Also follow Hot HR on Twitter @Hot_HR. Not already a member, click here to join Hot HR.

We look forward to seeing you in Hot HR!

Hot HR Update

Welcome to this week's update from Hot HR, with updates from Ward Hadaway, Hot HR's only employment law specialist along with a sample of interesting discussions and updates for you to to read, join in and comment on.

From Ward Hadaway this week:

* Employers beware – Making adjustments for disabled employees
* Employer liability – Fighting in the workplace
* Reminder: New tribunal award limits in force from 1 February 2012
* Revised timetable for Auto-Enrolment announced

To read more from Ward Hadaway join Hot HR.

Discussions:

*  Does anyone know of any good recruitment training providers?                     
* HR Manager role in Leeds
* Tough Interview questions

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