CIPD update



	How are organisations responding to Generation Y employees and Web 2.0 technologies? Technological advances and employee expectations are placing new challenges on the workplace. Click on the link above to download a free copy of our new survey report that examines how organisations are responding. Read Tim Smedley's blog on Generation Y Did you know that on average HR professionals spend 3.4 hours every week managing conflict at work? This is one of the key findings from a new survey report on conflict management that's available in today's issue. And, with the US presential election looming, you can find out what plans the candidates have for the world of work. Alison Gilbertson Editor

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Conflict management

Employee relations


	Managing conflict at work We've just published a new, free survey report on leadership and conflict management in the workplace. Use it to get data on: the impact and causes of conflict at work managing and preventing conflict the benefits of investing in managing conflict at work. Go to the new survey report Download our free guide for line managers on managing conflict Find out why poor conflict management skills cost UK plc billions Get training on managing relationships and conflict Order our toolkit on handling difficult people and difficult situations

News headlines

People Management news


	Draft 'well note' fit for HR but not for doctors The draft version of the new 'well note' has been welcomed by HR professionals, but doctors are concerned about the practicalities. Read this article on responses to the reformed 'well note'
	Are bonuses to blame for banking's downward spiral? As the banking crisis deepens, politicians and the public have pointed the finger at irresponsible City bonuses. Read this article on banks' reward strategies

Obama and McCain on reward

Pay and reward


	Change for a dollar The 2008 race to the White House is one of the most bitterly fought in recent times. What are the candidates' plans for the world of work? People Management explores where the candidates stand on key reward topics including executive pay, healthcare, retirement, the minimum wage and flexible working. Read this article on the potential for reform in the US workplace Find out about our practical reward management qualification Get details of our reward management information service

Employment law update

Employment Law at Work


	Age, retirement, disability and employment It's two years since the age regulations came into force in the UK. We've updated the information on our website to ensure you have access to the most up-to-date guidance. Go to the FAQs on age discrimination and retirement Read our factsheet on age and employment We've also updated the information on disability discrimination. View FAQs on the legal aspects of disability discrimination Access an employment law factsheet on disability in Ireland Get our factsheet on disability and employment in the UK Find out about our Law on Tour regional workshops

HR jobs and careers

People Management

HR jobs

Highlighted roles this week:

HR Development Manager, UK c.£55k + benefits, Pöyry, based in Oxford - travel required mainly within UK and occasionally to Europe	More HR jobs in Oxfordshire
HR Manager to £45k + benefits, Town and Partners, West Yorkshire	More HR jobs in West Yorkshire
HR Manager £50-55k + bonus + car allowance + benefits, Consult HR, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire	More HR manager jobs in Hertfordshire
Reward Manager £60-70k + package, Frazer Jones, London	More jobs in reward