UK - Temp Staffing Producing Skill Gap

The TUC contends that agency temps who are on long-term working assignments are running the risk of being excluded from permanent jobs because of a skills divide in the workplace.

Temping Creating A Skill Gap According To TUC

UK - ACAS Contributes To Economy

An independent study report shows that Acas is a highly cost-effective organization returning £16 for every pound invested in the employment relations service.

ACAS Contributes To Economy

UK - 21st Century Skills

The UK Government has announced a major expansion in skills investment for England of over £ll billion for each of the next three years. By 2010/11, total spending on learning and skills will increase to £12.3 billion a year. This compares with the £6.5 billion spent in 2001/02.

21st Century Skills

UK - Incentive Schemes Diluted By Too Many Performance Measures

A study by Watson Wyatt concludes that the effectiveness of sales incentive plans can be diluted by too many performance measures.

Incentive Schemes Diluted By Too Many Performance Measures

HR Outsourcing To Increase In 2008

While HR outsourcing has remained relatively flat since 2005, it is expected to increase in 2008, according to the Everest Research Institute's annual Human Resources Outsourcing (HRO) market study.

HR Outsourcing To Increase In 2008

USA - Perception Of Consultant Quality Trails That Of Permanent Staff

A recent survey finds that hiring managers are twice as likely to rate their permanent staff as 'excellent' than they rate consultants.

Perception Of Consultant Quality Trails That Of Permanent Staff

UK - December Conferences

(CIPD) Managing Change at Work conference - 4-5 December 2007, The Hurlingham club, London.

(NACRO) Filling Your Vacancies - 6th December 2007, Guildford College, Stoke Park, Guildford, GU1 2EZ. Free breakfast meeting for businesses looking for new and effective ways to fill their vacancies.

More information on the HRM Guide UK Events page.