HR and the Economy

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.

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

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Overview of CIPD surveys: a barometer of HR trends and prospects 2012

A round-up of the key HR trends and findings from our surveys over the past year, and our predictions of what to expect in 2012.

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Factsheets (2)

Understanding the economy and labour market
February 2012
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.
Redundancy
October 2011
Introductory guidance covering handling redundancy. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.

Podcasts (5)

Preparing for the Upturn - Podcast 38
December 2009
This month's podcast looks at what's in store in the coming year for organisations and how HR can prepare for the challenges ahead.
HR outlook for 2011- podcast 50
January 2011
The first podcast of the New Year is looking at future challenges facing HR professionals as we enter 2011. Jackie Orme, John Philpott, Stephen Moir and Alan Walters give their insight.
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Survey reports (13)

Employee Outlook: Summer 2010
July 2011
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.
The war on talent? Talent management under threat in uncertain times
June 2011
Reports the findings of a November 2008 survey on talent management and the impact of the economic downturn on organisational approaches.
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Guides (4)

How to manage your workforce in a recession
November 2011
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
June 2011
Provides practical tips to help promote the business case for learning and development in your organisation.
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Research (5)

Innovative learning and talent development: positioning practice for recession and recovery
January 2012
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.
Talent Forward Part 6: Talent sustainability coming out of recession
January 2012
This final thought piece looks at innovative and successful talent practices used because of the economic climate, and their beneficial impact on sustainable performance and productivity.
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HR and the Economy

Introduction

Resource highlight

Overview of CIPD surveys: a barometer of HR trends and prospects 2012

HR and the economy - Access cutting edge resources

Factsheets (2)

Understanding the economy and labour market

Redundancy

Podcasts (5)

Preparing for the Upturn - Podcast 38

HR outlook for 2011- podcast 50

Survey reports (13)

Employee Outlook: Summer 2010

The war on talent? Talent management under threat in uncertain times

Guides (4)

How to manage your workforce in a recession

Promoting the value of learning in adversity

Research (5)

Innovative learning and talent development: positioning practice for recession and recovery

Talent Forward Part 6: Talent sustainability coming out of recession

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