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Have questions about the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credentials? In every issue, the SHRM Certification team will answer some of your most frequently asked questions. Have additional questions? Send them to SHRMCertNews@shrm.org. Q: What is a verification review? A: In order to protect the integrity of the SHRM certification program, SHRM conducts verification reviews of a […] More
What is the most effective way to learn how to drive a car? You could attend a classroom lecture about the rules of the road. You could watch a video about how to merge into highway traffic. You could read about the mechanics of using a manual transmission. All these types of learning will support […] More
Stay interviews can be truly valuable to any organization at the start of a new year. The stay interview is a structured discussion between a leader and an employee, by which the leader discovers specific opportunities to strengthen engagement and retention within the organization. Considering the challenges we have all faced in 2020, a stay […] More
BYonkruud / Shutterstock.com Unilever will require all of its suppliers to pay their staff a ‘living wage’, and has committed to developing the skills of millions of people in its own workforce and beyond. The company, which is behind major brands including Marmite and Dove, will require anyone that provides goods and services to the […] More
Shutterstock Earlier this week, business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng confirmed that the government was looking at changes to workers’ rights now that the UK did not need to follow EU directives – after having initially denied any such move. The story was sparked by news reports that some workers’ protections and rules brought in under the […] More
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the further extension would mean “certainty” for millions of jobsDavid Cliff/NurPhoto/PA Images Rishi Sunak is mulling over an extension to the government’s furlough scheme beyond the end of April, and could announce the move in his 3 March Budget. The chancellor is looking at options to extend the job retention scheme […] More
Aviva has announced the closure of offices across the UK alongside plans to allow staff to work from home, beyond Covid restrictions. The investment company, which employs 16,000 people in the UK, said the plans would not lead to job cuts and offices would still be available for staff on a rotation basis. It said […] More
“Proof of productivity has been reduced to attendance at back-to-back Zoom calls.”Shutterstock Being productive at work in many organisations means how many video calls you’ve attended. But as we move forward into a new era of work, HR can be the force for common sense, bringing back those water-cooler chats and “unproductive moments” that can […] More
Press Release Market launch also in France with successful digital sales model Feu Vert committed to service Aiways U5 (model year 2020) now available at attractive conditions Online orders via www.aiwayscars.fr Munich, 20 January 2021 – Aiways, the Shanghai-based start-up for electric mobility, is expanding its presence in Europe. With its market entry in France, […] More
Shutterstock Employers will have a central role in shaping technical education to ensure the workforce has the skills businesses need, the government has pledged in its Skills for Jobs white paper. The white paper, published today, sets out the government’s plans for delivering its Lifetime Skills Guarantee and for reforming the post-16 education system, so […] More
Annual pay awards have steadied at a median of 2% in the three months to the end of December 2020 and are unchanged for the third consecutive rolling quarter, but early indications suggest pay settlements in 2021 could be half as much. The early signs from 2021 suggest that the situation will deteriorate further, with […] More
In the midst of a pandemic, employers may have more workplace compliance and employee relations matters to resolve than is usual. Training supervisors to properly respond to key issues before they escalate can help employers stay out of court. The COVID-19 crisis caused an uptick in class actions for workplace issues, according to law firm […] More
