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HR and the Economy

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Economic conditions provide the background to the everyday business of HR, so it is important for organisations to be aware of developments in the economy. You’ll find here information on HR in the economic cycle, including recession.

There is another page for the labour market.

32 resources currently available for HR and the economy: Information pages, Factsheets, Podcasts, Survey reports, Guides, Research, Event summaries

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Labour Market Outlook: Winter 2011-12

Our latest quarterly forecast of recruitment, redundancy, migration and pay intentions predicts that the first quarter of 2012 will be the most difficult quarter for the jobs market since the recession.

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HRD Conference and Exhibition

25-26 April 2012

Get practical tools, new techniques and inspiration to solve your OD challenges. Hear from leading organisations including KPMG, ITV, Bupa, Cancer Research UK, ASDA, Mars Inc, eBay, Mercedes-Benz and more. Tickets are flexible - choose between 2-10 session over 2 days or try our group ticket!

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Factsheets (1)

Understanding the economy and labour market
September 2011
Introductory guidance covering some basic economic and labour market concepts, and why an understanding of the economy is important for HR practitioners. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.

Podcasts (5)

Managing redundancy - podcast 29 - part two
March 2009
Are you up to speed with the rules and regulations? Part two focuses on legal compliance and procedural issues, with an interview with CIPD employee relations adviser Mike Emmott.
HR trends 2009 - podcast episode 27
January 2009
What's in store for 2009? How can employers prepare for the challenges and opportunities the new year will offer? Listen to our podcast to hear some predictions.
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Survey Reports (13)

Overview of CIPD surveys: a barometer of HR trends and prospects 2010
January 2010
An overview of our surveys identifying key trends in 2009 and prospects for 2010.
Employee Outlook: Summer 2010
July 2010
Finds that unemployment rate may be coming down, but employees are not more optimistic over their job security or their ability to find a new job if made redundant.
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Legal Timetables (1)

Welfare Reform Act 2012
March 2012
Royal Assent 8 March 2012. Aims to simplify the benefits system in order to improve work incentives by removing its complexity and reducing unnecessary administration. Introduces a new Universal Credit.

Guides (4)

How to manage your workforce in a recession
February 2009
A joint Acas and CIPD guidance note giving 10 key areas for managing a workforce in recession with action points for each.
Promoting the value of learning in adversity
April 2009
Provides practical tips to help promote the business case for learning and development in your organisation.
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Researchs (5)

Talent Forward Part 6: Talent sustainability coming out of recession
December 2011
This final thought piece in our Talent Forward series looks at innovative and successful talent practices used because of the economic climate, and their beneficial impact on sustainable performance and productivity.
Innovative learning and talent development: positioning practice for recession and recovery
August 2009
Designed to equip senior learning, talent and development professionals with knowledge, skills and insights to ensure LTD fits with business strategy, in recession and in all phases of the business cycle.
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