CIPD - HRM in an economic downturn

Corporate and HR strategy

Practical advice, guidance, tools...

Redundancy
Gives guidance to employers on handling redundancy. Includes the CIPD viewpoint

Factsheet

Updated: January 2010
Redundancy
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Frequently asked questions and answers on the legal aspects of redundancy.

FAQ

Updated: 20 January 2010
Understanding the economy and labour market
Explains why an understanding of the economy is useful for HR practitioners and some basic economic and labour market concepts.

Factsheet

Updated: December 2009

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Surveys, research, reports...

Gen Y or Gen Lost? The effect of the recession on our future workforce
Young people have been hit hard by the economic downturn. How has this affected the Generation Y and how can we motivate and provide opportunities for them?

Information page

Published: January 2010
Employee outlook: emerging from the downturn?
Presents the findings of our latest quarterly survey of employee attitudes.

Survey report

Published: 25 January 2010
Platform 2010: 0xA0 A recovery that works
CIPD believes effective economic recovery will be achieved by productive people and productive workplaces. Our manifesto outlines how we think government policies can support businesses and their employees.

Report

Published: January 2010

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News

Recession over? Falling job satisfaction and standard of living give reality check on state of 'real' economy
On a day when official GDP figures may mark the end of the recession, employees report plunging job satisfaction levels as well as falling standards of...

Press release

Published: 22 October 2009
CIPD assessment of employment impact of recession points to a 'jobs-light recovery'
With official labour market figures due to be published later this week likely to show that UK unemployment has risen above 2.5 million, the Chartered...

Press release

Published: 14 September 2009
CIPD quarterly Employee Outlook survey finds general reluctance to change employer in recession, but reveals that a surprising number are considering a change of sector or line of work altogether
Concerns about job security and the stark reality of fewer opportunities are forcing employees to stay put in their current jobs, according to the Chartered...

Press release

Published: 24 July 2009

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CIPD and membership

Transition services
CIPD's consulting service dedicated to assisting organisations during restructuring or organisational change.

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Transition services
CIPD's consultancy services and resources to assist you and your organisation during restructuring, downsizing, and redundancies.

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CIPD Bookstore

Stress
This Mini Toolkit provides a one-stop, comprehensive set of resources for managing workplace stress effectively.

Author: Robertson Cooper

Toolkit

Book published: April 2008
Organisational Development and Change
Packed with models, tools and theory, this toolkit contains everything you need to successfully undertake organisational change.

Author: James A Cannon, Rita McGee

Toolkit

Book published: April 2008
Performance Management and Appraisal
Packed with practical techniques and easy-to-use exercises, handouts and facilitators' notes, this toolkit provides an effective way to train your managers efficiently and effectively.

Author: Terry Gillen

Toolkit

Book published: February 2007

Events

Join us at HRD 2010 for a practical look at 0xA0 organisation development
Join us at HRD 2010 and take a practical look a organisational development. Request a brochure today.

Conference Details

Event date: 22 April 2010
International employment law: managing multi-jurisdictional restructurings roundtable 30 March 2010
An international forum half day workshop

Forum event

Event date: 30 March 2010

Courses and qualifications

The Challenge for Strategic HR in Turbulent Times
This 2-2 1/2 hour session will address HR s role in the organisation as it is asked to show added value and return on investment in increasingly turbulent times.

Training course
Positive Psychology at Work - Short courses - Training
This course examines what we mean by strengths and happiness at work and gives you the tools to identify and enhance your own strengths and those of your co-workers.

Training course
Navigating Change - gaining buy-in and taking charge - Short courses - Training
This short practical course offers a step-by-step logic combined with practice in the soft skills to prepare for, introduce and deliver change in your organisation.

Training course

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CIPD's Transition Services
Consultancy and resources to assist you and your organisation during restructuring, downsizing, and redundancies.

‘Backing Young Britain’ campaign - CIPD is working with the Department for Work and Pensions to create new opportunities for young people

From People Management magazine