CIPD update



	Twenty-first century trainers need a new mind-set as well as a new skill-set Our new report uncovers the future focus for learning, training and development in UK organisations. Click on the link above to get your free copy. Read the report to find out what changes are needed to create a culture where learning is embedded and more integrated in daily activities. The report brings together conclusions and insights from our Helping People Learn project. Get details of the project including free case studies You'll find more practical information based on CIPD research in today's issue. Highlights include new, interactive tools to help you build and maintain partnerships with recruitment agencies, and a spotlight on employer branding. Alison Gilbertson Editor

Discover how to succeed in a tough economic environment with a sustainable framework for change.

New practical tools

Recruitment and talent management


	How do you measure the benefits of using recruitment agencies? We've just published a free tool to help you answer this and other questions about working with recruitment agencies. Use this interactive tool to find out what creates and drives forward successful partnerships with recruitment agencies. Go to the practical tool for HR professionals There's also a complementary tool aimed at recruitment agencies to help them understand the motivation and interests of their HR partners. View the interactive tool for recruitment agencies Learn more about building added value partnerships with recruitment agencies at our networking event in January Find out about our practical qualification in recruitment and selection Read our guide to productive partnerships with recruitment agencies Get People Management's new guide to recruitment process outsourcing

News headlines

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	Public sector HR staff frustrated by change weaknesses Professionals want to drive change but departments aren't equipped to manage it. Read this article on frustration over managing change Browse the programme for our Managing Change at Work Conference
	Recession to hit London harder than regions Some 370,000 jobs could go in the capital in the next two years. Read more about predicted job losses in London

Spotlight on employer branding

Corporate and HR strategy


	How's your employer brand shaping up? An employer brand can be used to compete in the labour market and drive employee loyalty through effective recruitment, engagement and retention policies. Don't forget that there are free resources on our website to help you develop a powerful employer brand. Get our free online companion for your employer branding journey Read our no-nonsense guide to employer branding Discover the latest employer branding trends and techniques at next month's events in London and Birmingham

UK employment law

Employment law


	Sexual orientation and religious discrimination What types of claims can be made against an employer? With an equal opportunities policy already in place, what else should an employer be doing to deal with prejudice in the workplace? Get answers to these and more FAQs on our website. Go to the updated FAQs on sexual orientation discrimination Read answers to FAQs on religious discrimination View our factsheet on sexual orientation and employment Get details of our training course on managing diversity and the law Catch up on recent developments in employment law

HR jobs and careers

People Management

HR jobs

Highlighted roles this week:

Head of HR (six figure package) £six figure package + benefits incl. company car, company bonus, private medical insurance and 27 days' holiday, Reading	More head of HR jobs
People Manager £30-45k pa + benefits, Oxfordshire	More jobs in Oxfordshire
Remuneration and Benefits Manager £60k pa + car + benefits, Maidenhead	More reward and benefits jobs
HR Officer - Learning and Development £29-32k pa + final salary pension, Nottinghamshire, England	More HR officer jobs