HR News http://www.ceridian.co.uk/ News articles for HR and payroll professionals brought to you by Ceridian UK en-us Ceridian Corporation Children can harm your career http://www.ceridian.co.uk/hr/content/1,4099,459-698,00.html?utm_source=RSS Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:37:31 EST http://www.ceridian.co.uk/hr/content/1,4099,459-698,00.html?utm_source=RSS Two independent pieces of research have highlighted the problems women face when returning from maternity leave. Report reveals how small business is affected by driving offences http://www.ceridian.co.uk/hr/content/1,4099,459-690,00.html?utm_source=RSS Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:19:07 EST http://www.ceridian.co.uk/hr/content/1,4099,459-690,00.html?utm_source=RSS A report has unveiled the shocking levels of driving offences in company cars in the UK, and how it may be affected small businesses. Ministry of Justice overpays its staff by £1.5m http://www.ceridian.co.uk/hr/content/1,4099,459-683,00.html?utm_source=RSS Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:15:29 EST http://www.ceridian.co.uk/hr/content/1,4099,459-683,00.html?utm_source=RSS A government department has overpaid its staff by more than £1.5m. Requests made under the Freedom of Information Act have revealed that the 1,000 staff at the department were overpaid a total of £1,522,995 over the last 3 years. Employees are four times more likely to increase their pension contributions http://www.ceridian.co.uk/hr/content/1,4099,459-680,00.html?utm_source=RSS Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:36:03 EST http://www.ceridian.co.uk/hr/content/1,4099,459-680,00.html?utm_source=RSS One in five employees have increased the amount they contribute to their pension in the past year, according new research. 45,000 NHS staff call in sick every day http://www.ceridian.co.uk/hr/content/1,4099,459-679,00.html?utm_source=RSS Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:32:29 EST http://www.ceridian.co.uk/hr/content/1,4099,459-679,00.html?utm_source=RSS A recent study investigates the link between staff habits and productivity, with some interesting results. David Fairhurst wins HR's Most Influential 2009 http://www.ceridian.co.uk/hr/content/1,4099,459-569,00.html?utm_source=RSS Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:05:25 EST http://www.ceridian.co.uk/hr/content/1,4099,459-569,00.html?utm_source=RSS David Fairhurst won HR's Most Influential Practitioner for the second year running last night at Claridges. Simon Parsons video reaction to the Chancellor's budget speech http://www.ceridian.co.uk/hr/content/1,4099,459-563,00.html?utm_source=RSS Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:13:25 EST http://www.ceridian.co.uk/hr/content/1,4099,459-563,00.html?utm_source=RSS Video footage of Simon Parsons reacting to Alistair Darling's budget speech, 22nd April 2009. Ministers accused of double standards over age rules. http://www.ceridian.co.uk/hr/content/1,4099,459-553,00.html?utm_source=RSS Wed, 04 Mar 2009 06:00:02 EST http://www.ceridian.co.uk/hr/content/1,4099,459-553,00.html?utm_source=RSS The national default retirement age of 65 was scrapped for civil servants later last year and now many people are debating whether or not one rule should apply for all. 32% of HR staff use Facebook as a recruitment tool http://www.ceridian.co.uk/hr/content/1,4099,459-551,00.html?utm_source=RSS Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:23:53 EST http://www.ceridian.co.uk/hr/content/1,4099,459-551,00.html?utm_source=RSS Recent studies show that employers are turning to social networking sites as a recruitment tool, background checker. Concerns over maternity leave and pension contributions http://www.ceridian.co.uk/hr/content/1,4099,459-543,00.html?utm_source=RSS Fri, 16 Jan 2009 06:53:53 EST http://www.ceridian.co.uk/hr/content/1,4099,459-543,00.html?utm_source=RSS Employees who are due to take their maternity leave may choose to increase their salary sacrifice for their pension contributions, hoping that their employer will carry on meeting payments. UK faces a talent challenge http://www.ceridian.co.uk/hr/content/1,4099,459-538,00.html?utm_source=RSS Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:50:25 EST http://www.ceridian.co.uk/hr/content/1,4099,459-538,00.html?utm_source=RSS A new research project highlights how the skills required from UK employees are constantly changing - presenting a critical problem for businesses. 229 work-related deaths in one year! http://www.ceridian.co.uk/hr/content/1,4099,459-537,00.html?utm_source=RSS Mon, 05 Jan 2009 07:09:16 EST http://www.ceridian.co.uk/hr/content/1,4099,459-537,00.html?utm_source=RSS The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) warns businesses to make their workplaces safer for 2009. Female consultants face the biggest gender pay gap http://www.ceridian.co.uk/hr/content/1,4099,459-536,00.html?utm_source=RSS Fri, 19 Dec 2008 06:44:40 EST http://www.ceridian.co.uk/hr/content/1,4099,459-536,00.html?utm_source=RSS New research has revealed that female consultants face the biggest gender pay gap. EU wins vote to scrap UK's 48 hour week opt-out http://www.ceridian.co.uk/hr/content/1,4099,459-534,00.html?utm_source=RSS Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:42:39 EST http://www.ceridian.co.uk/hr/content/1,4099,459-534,00.html?utm_source=RSS The European Parliament gets closer to ending the UK's 48 hour working week opt-out. Graduates sacrifice salary over training http://www.ceridian.co.uk/hr/content/1,4099,459-532,00.html?utm_source=RSS Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:45:42 EST http://www.ceridian.co.uk/hr/content/1,4099,459-532,00.html?utm_source=RSS Research by TMP Worldwide takes a look at the different aspects that Graduates are willing to make compromises on when job hunting. Queen's speech reveals the Employment Law Agenda for 2009 http://www.ceridian.co.uk/hr/content/1,4099,459-525,00.html?utm_source=RSS Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:29:26 EST http://www.ceridian.co.uk/hr/content/1,4099,459-525,00.html?utm_source=RSS The Queen has announced the government's plans for employment law over the coming year. UK recession encourages home-grown talent to emigrate http://www.ceridian.co.uk/hr/content/1,4099,459-523,00.html?utm_source=RSS Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:55:29 EST http://www.ceridian.co.uk/hr/content/1,4099,459-523,00.html?utm_source=RSS With emigration foreseen to be at it an all time high, employers are becoming increasingly concerned about how they will hold onto skilled workers What Generation Y really want! http://www.ceridian.co.uk/hr/content/1,4099,459-522,00.html?utm_source=RSS Tue, 25 Nov 2008 06:45:13 EST http://www.ceridian.co.uk/hr/content/1,4099,459-522,00.html?utm_source=RSS FreshMinds Talent investiages how Generation Y work values differ from their earlier generations. Christmas spirit survives despite recession http://www.ceridian.co.uk/hr/content/1,4099,459-521,00.html?utm_source=RSS Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:57:30 EST http://www.ceridian.co.uk/hr/content/1,4099,459-521,00.html?utm_source=RSS According to a recent survey by the CIPD, the recession will not be dampening the festive spirit for many UK firms, who prepare for the Christmas party of 2009. Employees risk their health to fight worries over financial instability http://www.ceridian.co.uk/hr/content/1,4099,459-518,00.html?utm_source=RSS Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:59:31 EST http://www.ceridian.co.uk/hr/content/1,4099,459-518,00.html?utm_source=RSS With financial worries continuing to loom due to the current financial instability, many UK employees are planning to work longer hours throughout the next six months. This could prove to be a safety hazard within many workplaces.