Job vacancies falling and redundancies on the rise as the credit crunch pushes up unemployment

The latest CIPD/KPMG Labour Market Outlook Survey indicates that the jobs situation will continue to deteriorate in the coming quarter. Click on the link above to download your own copy of the survey report.

To offset the gloomy economic mood, we've got an inspirational story in this issue of how HR made a difference to an organisation facing financial crisis. Also, with a bank holiday looming for our UK readers, there's an update on current UK law relating to public holidays. Use this up-to-date information to respond to any rumours about an extra day off.

Alison Gilbertson
Editor

Two leaders from exceptional organisations share their strategies for survival in these challenging times.

 Listen to them speak at our Annual Conference

Will we get an extra bank holiday?

Find out what future developments are expected in our FAQs on bank holidays. You can also check that you're calculating public holiday entitlement for part-time workers correctly.

 Go to FAQs on bank holidays and UK law

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 Find out about our employment law information service
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Job slide spreads to hit high street

Unemployment and a slowdown in recruitment are spreading to new sectors as the worsening economy takes its toll on the high street labour market.

Government has rogue employers in its sights

The Government is cracking down on rogue employers who exploit vulnerable workers.

Recovery position

Paula Larson, Executive Vice-President, HR at Invensys has helped to nurse the company back to economic health. People Management discovers how putting HR at the heart of the transformation has made all the difference.

 Read this report on HR's role in transforming fortunes at Invensys

 Listen to Paula Larson speaking at our Annual Conference
 Browse the Annual Conference programme
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The new 14-19 Diplomas

The publication of this year's A-level results sparked the usual debate about grade inflation and the employability of school leavers. To tackle this the Government has launched the first 14-19 Diplomas, which combine theoretical and practical learning to equip young people with the skills and knowledge required for long-term employability.

Will your organisation get involved in the Diplomas? Take five minutes to tell us what you think about them in our online poll.

HR jobs

Highlighted roles this week:

Organisational Development Manager    (HR and Health and Safety)   £35,852 - £38,404, Bolton at Home,   Bolton	More jobs in Bolton
Training and Development Manager   Negotiable from £30k pa, The   Management School London,   Wembley	More training and development jobs
HR Manager   aia, London	More HR manager jobs
Head of HR   £45k + pension, Folkestone	More head of HR jobs

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