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September 2008
What is the HR Business Partner Model?
What is the HR Business Partner model? According to a quarter of business leaders, it isn't working - but its founder hits back by saying it has been poorly implemented. Ceridian Connection looks at this famous strategic model created by Dave Ulrich and how it can be revived and implemented properly.
HR Quiz
The ever-popular HR Quiz returns from a damp summer break - just how much were you paying attention to the HR news while you were on your hols? Find out here!
In this issue
It's back to work...
Our Employment Law update is a new, regular feature in Connection and features news, developments and cases that may have an impact on your business. This month, we have an interesting insight into indirect discrimination, a look at Gardening Leave for senior directors and a case of handbook policies that could have some serious repercussions.
Don't slip up!
In this new monthly section in Ceridian Connection, we give you the latest developments in the world of Health & Safety, helping you keep up to date with recent cases, claims and news. This month, two companies receive sizeable fines while the Health & Safety Executive urges safety in call centres.
Advice from Simon Parsons...
Ceridian's Simon Parsons looks at Salary Sacrifice, and what employers have to do to comply with Maternity Rights in light of the extension of rights to non-cash benefits.
Emergency Budget Legislation Update
There was an emergency budget last month - did you notice it? If not, you will be noticing the effects on your basic personal allowance and tax codes... Here is our potted guide to August's Emergency Budget.
Dame Carol Black's Review in Focus
Dame Carol Black's review of Health in the Workplace earlier this year was welcomed by many. As the government sits down to look at how to implement the report's recommendations, we look at how it might affect you.