Hot HR update for the week 12-16 March

What's happening in Hot HR this week

Welcome to all new members - we now have over 1,425 members and the group is really warming up with some great discussions and activity.

SPEED READ FROM WARD HADAWAY:
* Providing basic information in the redundancy process is sufficient
* Changes to the Employment Tribunal Rules keep on coming
* Court of Appeal rule on remedies for refusing access to pension schemes

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

 

* A practical guide to changing/varying terms and conditions of employment - I have a new Checklist  which I'm happy to share. Simply let me have your email and I'll send it to you.                   
* What does your LinkedIn profile say about you?
*  CIPD opposes the changes to qualifying period of unfair dismissal from 1 year to 2 years, what's your thoughts??                                    

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EVENTS:

Hot HR and Ward Hadaway are pleased to announce two free Employment Law updates held at the Ward Hadaway offices in Leeds. These will be held on 18th and 19th April. Please click here for more information.

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

UPDATES:
Please see the blog for the new HR events schedule for: a summary for busy HR people.

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 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

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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.                

To read more, comment or start a discussion join here

STRATEGIC PARTNER ANNOUNCEMENT:
Hot HR welcome a brand new strategic partner  with Virtual College.

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With an in house team of course developers, designers and technical staff we have over 150 modules available to use today, and develop new modules to keep up with changes in various industries.
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• Tracking of learner progress
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• Event Management and Attendance Tracking
• Recording of offline learning and e-Portfolio evidence
• Personal Development Plans
• Creating Assessments
to name a few.

Secure online access is available 24/7 and with a dedicated support team based in Ilkley available by phone or email to all learners.  There are dedicated professional divisions for Safeguarding, Healthcare, Housing, Trades and Apprenticeships, each of which know their industry inside out and work like hubs not just for e-learning, but industry developments in general.

To learn more or contact Virtual College 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.

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!