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      <title>Change management</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:50:48 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering why organisations change, managing the change process and covering HR's role. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Employment law developments in 2012 and 2013</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:30:58 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Summarises the major employment law developments and expected changes, and gives links for keeping up-to-date. </description>
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      <title>Occupational pensions: a strategic overview</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:24:40 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering issues for employers in providing occupational pensions. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>HIV and AIDS in the workplace: a global perspective</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 14:40:18 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance on the benefits of a workplace HIV and AIDS education programme. Offers a case study of Standard Chartered Bank’s approach and an invitation to share their work. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Employee benefits</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2011 14:23:01 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering employee benefit provision, examining some of the common benefits offered by UK employers and exploring strategic issues. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:04:01 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering the importance of good internal workplace communications and developing an effective strategy. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Disability and employment</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:04:03 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering the legal background to disability discrimination and highlighting key considerations for employers in employing disabled people. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>The psychological contract</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:04:04 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering what the psychological contract is and why it matters, the changing employment relationship and the strategic implications. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Transfer of undertakings (TUPE)</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 2 Feb 2011 16:34:39 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering the legal principles in the transfer of an undertaking and outlining how to manage a TUPE situation.</description>
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      <title>Age and employment</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:55:59 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering the main issues surrounding age discrimination in the workplace and the law. Gives recommendations and an action plan. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Reward and pay: an overview</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:05:40 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering managing pay and reward,  the legal position, and the various forms of rewarding employees. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Costing and benchmarking learning and development</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/costing-benchmarking-learning-development.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 4 Jan 2012 15:02:31 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering costs and total spend on learning and development activities and the issues involved in benchmarking. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>International resourcing and recruitment</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:58:17 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Guidance on the international aspects of resourcing, HR planning and recruitment and selection methods. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Discipline and grievances at work</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:04:28 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering the law and good practice in handling discipline and grievance issues. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Understanding the economy and labour market</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/understanding-economy-labour-market.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:04:34 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <title>Redundancy</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/redundancy.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:04:36 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering handling redundancy, the legal aspects and good practice. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Working hours and time off work</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/working-hours-time-off-work.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:04:38 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance and the legal position on working hours in the UK, holidays and special leave. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Strategic reward and total reward</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2011 13:48:07 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering what strategic reward and total reward are, roles and approaches. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:04:46 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering the process and types of secondment, successful implemetation including the HR role, and giving some organisations that coordinate secondments. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Leadership</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:03:12 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance on the attributes of leadership, the differences between leadership and management, how leaders can be developed and top level, or strategic, leadership.</description>
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      <title>Diversity in the workplace: an overview</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 2 Feb 2011 14:49:38 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering diversity, the equality case and the business case for valuing everyone as an individual. Suggests ways for employers to manage diversity. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Performance appraisal</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/performance-appraisal.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:05:03 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance on performance appraisal, its contribution to the performance management process, and the skills needed for it to be successful. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Performance management: an overview</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/performance-management-overview.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:35:46 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance on the performance management process, how it works and outlining the tools it uses. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Identifying learning and talent development needs</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/identifying-learning-talent-development-needs.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 2 Feb 2011 15:52:47 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance on the importance of training and learning needs analysis (TLNA) and its role in an organisational setting. Includes the CIPD viewpont.</description>
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      <title>Corporate responsibility</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/corporate-responsibility.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:24:53 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering what corporate responsibility (CR) is, its importance, the stakeholders and HR's role. Considers introducing a strategy, measuring and reporting. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Retention of HR records</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:02:10 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance offering a checklist of recommendations for various types of personnel documents, based on legal requirements and good practice. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Employer brand</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:05:25 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering what employer branding is and why it matters for HR. Looks at developing a brand and how organisations benefit. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Employee voice</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/employee-voice.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:05:27 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering the concept of employee voice, the history of employee involvement, voice mechanisms and the benefits and success factors. Includes the CIPD viewpoint. </description>
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      <title>Coaching and mentoring</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/coaching-mentoring.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:05:30 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance on coaching and mentoring covering coaching culture, delivery and supervision, and HR's role. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Induction</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/induction.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:05:34 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering the purpose of employee induction, setting up and running an induction programme and a suggested checklist. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Stress and mental health at work</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/stress-mental-health-at-work.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:05:36 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering what work-related stress is and the legal position. Describes how to deal with stress and mental health in the workplace. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>The role of line managers in HR</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/role-line-managers-hr.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 8 Mar 2011 12:44:23 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering line managers' roles in delivering HR processes and practices, and the qualities and skills they need to deliver HR successfully. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Evaluating learning and talent development</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/evaluating-learning-talent-development.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:05:44 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering the origins and thinking on the value of learning and evaluating training and development. Highlights our research and includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Learning and talent development strategy</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/learning-talent-development-strategy.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:05:48 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance on creating a learning, training and development strategy and putting it into practice to support organisational success. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>PESTLE analysis</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/pestle-analysis.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:05:51 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering PESTLE analysis, its development as a strategic diagnostic tool, the process, possible applications and the link with SWOT.</description>
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      <title>Performance-related pay</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/performance-related-pay.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:05:54 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance on performance-related pay (also known as merit pay) examining its coverage, trends in awards and key issues in implementating PRP schemes. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Management development</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/management-development.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2012 14:05:09 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance on what management development is, ways of identifying needs, various techniques which are used and the importance of evaluating programmes. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Feedback - 360 degree</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/360-degree-feedback.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 11:57:05 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance on 360 degree feedback,  its value, good practice and using online feedback. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Employing overseas workers</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/employing-overseas-workers.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:06:14 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering the law, employers' responsibilities, recruitment issues and offering advice for employers considering employing migrant workers. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>HR outsourcing</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/hr-outsourcing.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:06:15 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering what outsourcing is, its various forms and alternatives, and moving to an outsourced HR arrangement. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Pandemic advice for employers</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/pandemic-advice-for-employers.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:06:23 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering what a pandemic is, how employers should respond to the threat , and the advice to give to employees in cases of influenza. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Occupational health</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/occupational-health.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:06:25 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering the context and role of occupational health services, and looking also at confidentiality. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>HR business partnering</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/hr-business-partnering.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:06:36 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering what HR business partnering is, how the model has developed and how widely it has been adopted. Consders the role of HR business partners. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Contracts of employment</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/contracts-of-employment.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:06:40 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering employment contracts, express and implied terms, the written statement of particulars and their legal context. Gives advice on drafting or amending contracts. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Employee relations: an overview</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/employee-relations-overview.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 2 Feb 2011 14:56:40 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering what is employee relations, the decline of 'industrial relations', the current state of the employment relationship and employee relations competencies. Includes the CIPD viewpoint. 
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      <title>Sex discrimination, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and employment</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/sex-discrimination-sexual-orientation-gender-reassignment-employment.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:13:12 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering the law, good employment practices and including the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Selection methods</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/selection-methods.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:06:48 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering the processes for selecting candidates including interviewing, psychological testing, assessment centres and references. Includes the CIPD viewpoint. </description>
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      <title>Equal pay</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/equal-pay.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:06:50 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance on the gender pay gap, covering the legislation and giving recommendations on good practice. Includes the CIPD viewpoint. </description>
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      <title>Talent management: an overview</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/talent-management-overview.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 2 Feb 2011 16:31:20 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance defining ‘talent’ and ‘talent management’, exploring the changing context and business case, features of a talent management strategy and implementation. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Absence measurement and management</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/absence-measurement-management.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 1 Feb 2011 09:50:22 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering why absence from work matters, what policies need to contain, managing short term and long term absence, and the legal position. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>International reward</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/international-reward.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2012 12:47:56 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Guidance on reward in a global context and especially rewarding employees on international assignments. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Recruitment: an overview</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/recruitment-overview.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:03:46 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering the main stages in the recruitment process. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Teamworking</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/teamworking.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:07:12 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering team types, stages and team roles, team selection, leadership, development and reward, as well as the benefits of working in teams. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Harassment and bullying at work</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/harassment-bullying-at-work.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:07:15 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering the forms of harassment and bullying at work and its effects. Gives guidance on steps to eliminate it and creating a policy. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>SWOT analysis</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/swot-analysis.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:07:19 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering SWOT analysis (a diagnostic tool for assessing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats), its development, the process and possible applications.</description>
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      <title>HR shared service centres</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/hr-shared-service-centres.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:07:23 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering the rationale for introducing an HR shared service centre. Offers advice on service centre design and implementation. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Flexible working</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/flexible-working.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:07:26 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering various forms of flexible working, its benefits and the law. Gives advice for implementation, with special mention of homeworking and teleworking. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Employee turnover and retention</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/employee-turnover-retention.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:07:43 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance on employee turnover levels, measuring them and the cost. Explores why people leave and advises on developing employee retention strategies. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Whistleblowing</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/whistleblowing.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:07:45 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering what is whistleblowing, the legal position, what a policy should contain and advice on implementing it. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>E-learning</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/e-learning.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:40:53 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering the scope and types of e-learning, its benefits and drawbacks, and the findings of our research and surveys into recent trends. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Succession planning</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/succession-planning.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:07:53 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance on succession planning and looking at its main features and considering the role of HR. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Pay progression</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/pay-progression.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 9 Dec 2010 14:48:06 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Intoductory guidance covering the different types of pay progression arrangements, their use by employers, and design issues. Includes the CIPD viewpoint. </description>
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      <title>Immigration law changes</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/immigration-law-changes.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:51:38 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>This member-only factsheet covers gives an overview of the points-based system and outlines employers' duties and liabilities. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Employee engagement</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/employee-engagement.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:44:41 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering what employee engagement is and why organisations are interested in it. Looks at creating an engaged workforce and the outcomes. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.  </description>
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      <title>Health and well-being at work</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/health-well-being-at-work.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2010 14:27:19 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering the law on health and safety at work, employers' obligations, 'wellness' and work-life balance.  Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Dismissal</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/dismissal.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:39:36 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering wrongful, unfair and constructive dismissal, including automatically unfair reasons and how fairness is judged. Also covers the qualifying conditions for bringing claims, and compensation. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Race, religion and employment</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/race-religion-employment.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 13:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering the legal position with suggestions for good employment practices and the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Employment tribunals</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/employment-tribunals.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:34:11 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering the role of employment tribunals, how a claim is made and progressed and the means of settling claims via Acas or compromise agreements. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Organisation development</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/organisation-development.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 13:29:41 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering definitions and a brief history of organisation development. Discusses the link between OD and human resource management. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Maternity, paternity and adoption rights</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/maternity-paternity-adoption-rights.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:43:33 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering the most important maternity rights, paternity rights and rights for those who adopt a child, with guidance for employers. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Pre-employment checks</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/pre-employment-checks.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:23:37 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance outlining the checks employers need to consider when recruiting staff. Includes the CIPD viewpoint. </description>
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      <title>Employment law: key differences between Northern Ireland and Great Britain</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/employment-law-key-differences-northern-ireland-great-britain.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 2 Feb 2011 15:01:02 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>This member-only factsheet outlines the key differences between employment law in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Includes a table comparing principal legislation and a list of relevant Northern Ireland codes of practice.</description>
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      <title>Equality Act 2010</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/equality-act-2010.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:12:35 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>This member-only factsheet gives an introductory overview of the Equality Act 2010 and provides some action points for employers.  Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Vetting and Barring Scheme</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/vetting-barring-scheme.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:46:55 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>This member-only factsheet provides an overview of the Vetting and Barring Scheme and the changes which came into force from September 2012. Contains some action points for employers.</description>
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      <title>Human capital</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/human-capital.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 10:22:39 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance defining ‘human capital’ and considering its relationship with other forms of capital. Looks at human capital data, measures and reporting and includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Strategic human resource management</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/strategic-human-resource-management.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:31:02 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering strategic HRM and how it differs from HR strategy, its relationship with business strategy and human capital management, and the impact of strategic HRM on business performance. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Competence and competency frameworks</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/competence-competency-frameworks.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 1 Feb 2011 12:21:19 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance on competence and its use in HR. Outlines the basic principles and application of competency frameworks. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Sustainable organisation performance</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/sustainable-organisation-performance.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:23:45 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering what sustainable organisation performance is, how it relates to high performance working, what drives it, and HR’s role. Outlines our current research programe and includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Board composition</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/board-composition.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2012 14:21:40 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>An introduction to company directors and the board. Looks at what a director is, the different types of director and effective board composition.</description>
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      <title>Board performance</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/board-performance.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 16:06:57 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>An introduction to company board performance including how to run effective board meetings, evaluate non-executive directors and report performance.</description>
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      <title>Non-executive director case studies</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/non-executive-director-case-studies.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Feb 2011 15:14:58 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>A number of hypothetical case studies demonstrating the kind of issues with which people may have to deal in their role as non-executive director or charity trustee.</description>
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      <title>Charity trustees</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/charity-trustees.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2010 09:53:56 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Information for those considering becoming a charity trustee, regarding the nature of charities, the duties and responsibilities of trusteeship and its rewards.</description>
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      <title>Corporate governance</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/corporate-governance.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2010 10:41:12 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>An introduction to corporate governance provisions in the UK, illustrating the role of the board, the chair, the directors and the committees.</description>
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      <title>Due diligence and non-executive directors' induction</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/due-diligence-non-executive-directors-induction.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Feb 2011 15:04:09 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Information for people considering becoming a non-executive director. Explains the concept of due diligence and explores the induction and training process. </description>
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      <title>The non-executive director role</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/non-executive-director-role.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Feb 2011 15:19:19 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>An introduction to the role of non-executive director, the duties, responsibilities and potential liabilities, the skills needed and what CIPD members can offer. </description>
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      <title>Charities and public benefit</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/charities-public-benefit.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Feb 2011 14:46:17 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>An introduction to the concept of public benefit and its impact on charities following the implementation of the Charities Act 2006. Also covers the Charity Commission and Scottish charities.</description>
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      <title>Companies Act 2006</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/companies-act-2006.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Feb 2011 14:37:47 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>An introduction to the Companies Act 2006.</description>
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      <title>Companies Act 2006 directors' duties</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/companies-act-2006-directors-duties.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Feb 2011 15:09:34 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>An introduction to the statutory directors' duties under the Companies Act 2006.</description>
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      <title>Bribery Act 2010</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/bribery-act-2010.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Feb 2011 14:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>An introduction to the Bribery Act 2010 which came into force on 1 July 2011. It summarises the offences and guiding principles of the law and suggests actions that organisations should take.</description>
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      <title>Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/corporate-manslaughter-corporate-homicide-act-2007.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Feb 2011 14:41:32 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>An introduction to the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007.</description>
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      <title>Absence</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/absence.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:02:11 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Factsheets</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/default.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2012 14:17:14 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Pay structures</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/pay-structures.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 9 Dec 2010 13:59:11 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering different types of pay structures, including local pay and regional arrangements, and their use by employers. Includes the CIPD viewpoint. </description>
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      <title>Flexible and voluntary benefits</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/flexible-voluntary-benefits.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 13:28:54 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering what flexible benefits and voluntary benefits are, key issues, scheme coverage and content, and organising and implementing schemes. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Bonuses and incentives</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/bonuses-incentives.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:49:51 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering the types, coverage and payment levels of bonuses and cash incentives, types of non-cash incentives, and designing and operating schemes. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Market pricing and job evaluation</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/market-pricing-job-evaluation.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:06:57 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering market rates and job evaluation in relation to pay. Outlines various sources of pay data. Considers choosing and implementing job evaluation schemes. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Bullying in Ireland</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/global/europe/ireland/employment-law/factsheets/bullying.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Feb 2011 13:23:31 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>This Irish employment law factsheet for CIPD members gives introductory guidance on bullying in Ireland. </description>
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      <title>Data protection and employment law in Ireland</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/global/europe/ireland/employment-law/factsheets/data-protection.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Feb 2011 13:23:43 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>This Irish employment law factsheet for CIPD members gives introductory guidance on how data protection impacts on Irish employment law.</description>
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      <title>Disability in Ireland</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/global/europe/ireland/employment-law/factsheets/disability.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Feb 2011 13:23:51 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>This Irish employment law factsheet for CIPD members gives introductory guidance about disability.</description>
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      <title>Discipline and grievance procedures in Ireland</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/global/europe/ireland/employment-law/factsheets/discipline-grievance-procedures.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Feb 2011 13:24:05 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>This Irish employment law factsheet for CIPD members gives introductory guidance on discipline and grievance procedures.</description>
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      <title>Dismissal law in Ireland</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/global/europe/ireland/employment-law/factsheets/dismissal-law.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Feb 2011 13:24:15 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>This Irish employment law factsheet for CIPD members gives introductory guidance on dismissal law.</description>
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      <title>Employee contracts and handbooks in Ireland</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/global/europe/ireland/employment-law/factsheets/employee-contracts-handbooks.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Feb 2011 13:24:24 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>This Irish employment law factsheet for CIPD members gives introductory guidance on employee contracts and handbooks.</description>
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      <title>Employers' pension obligations in Ireland</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/global/europe/ireland/employment-law/factsheets/pensions.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Feb 2011 13:29:16 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>This Irish pension factsheet for CIPD members gives introductory guidance on the obligations which apply to employers under The Pensions Act, 1990 (as amended). </description>
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      <title>Employment Regulation Orders (EROs)</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/global/europe/ireland/employment-law/factsheets/employment-regulation-orders.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:02:13 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>This Irish employment law factsheet for CIPD members gives introductory guidance on Employment Regulation Orders (EROs) </description>
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      <title>Equality law in Ireland</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/global/europe/ireland/employment-law/factsheets/equality-law.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Feb 2011 13:26:30 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>This Irish employment law factsheet for CIPD members gives introductory guidance on equality and discrimination law.</description>
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      <title>Fixed term workers in Ireland</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/global/europe/ireland/employment-law/factsheets/fixed-term-workers.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Feb 2011 13:28:51 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>This Irish employment law factsheet for CIPD members gives introductory guidance on the law relating to fixed term workers.</description>
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      <title>Health and safety law in Ireland</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/global/europe/ireland/employment-law/factsheets/health-safety-law.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Feb 2011 13:29:03 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>This Irish employment law factsheet for CIPD members gives introductory guidance on health and safety legislation in Ireland. </description>
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      <title>Information and consultation in Ireland</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/global/europe/ireland/employment-law/factsheets/information-consultation.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Feb 2011 13:29:29 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>This Irish employment law factsheet for CIPD members gives introductory guidance on employee information and consultation.</description>
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      <title>Internet use and misuse in Ireland</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/global/europe/ireland/employment-law/factsheets/internet-use-misuse.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Feb 2011 13:29:55 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>This Irish employment law factsheet for CIPD members gives introductory guidance on the legal implications of the increasing use of email and internet facilities. </description>
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      <title>Leave entitlements in Ireland</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/global/europe/ireland/employment-law/factsheets/leave.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Feb 2011 13:30:28 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>This Irish employment law factsheet for CIPD members gives introductory guidance on holidays and time off.</description>
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      <title>Maternity leave in Ireland</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/global/europe/ireland/employment-law/factsheets/maternity-leave.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Feb 2011 13:30:51 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>This Irish employment law factsheet for CIPD members gives introductory guidance on maternity leave entitlements.</description>
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      <title>Redundancy law in Ireland</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/global/europe/ireland/employment-law/factsheets/redundancy-law.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Feb 2011 13:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>This Irish employment law factsheet for CIPD members gives introductory guidance on redundancy law.</description>
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      <title>Registered Employment Agreements (REAs)</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/global/europe/ireland/employment-law/factsheets/registered-employment-agreements.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Feb 2011 13:31:10 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>This Irish employment law factsheet for CIPD members gives introductory guidance on Registered Employment Agreements (REAs)</description>
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      <title>Stress in Ireland</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/global/europe/ireland/employment-law/factsheets/stress.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Feb 2011 13:31:20 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>This Irish employment law factsheet for CIPD members gives introductory guidance on stress. </description>
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      <title>Strikes and picketing in Ireland</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/global/europe/ireland/employment-law/factsheets/strikes-picketing.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Feb 2011 13:31:32 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>This Irish employment law factsheet for CIPD members gives introductory guidance on strikes and picketing.</description>
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      <title>Transfer of undertakings (TUPE) in Ireland</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/global/europe/ireland/employment-law/factsheets/transfer-of-undertakings.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Feb 2011 13:31:46 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>This Irish employment law factsheet for CIPD members gives introductory guidance on the transfer of undertakings.</description>
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      <title>Working time in Ireland</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/global/europe/ireland/employment-law/factsheets/working-time.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Feb 2011 13:31:55 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>This Irish employment law factsheet for CIPD members gives introductory guidance on working time.</description>
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      <title>Case report: failure to translate documents is race discrimination</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/global/europe/ireland/employment-law/factsheets/goode-case-report.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Feb 2011 13:28:39 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Irish employment law report for CIPD members summarising a recent case on the duty on an employer to translate contractual terms into other languages.</description>
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      <title>Irish employment law data</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/global/europe/ireland/employment-law/factsheets/employment-law-data.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Feb 2011 13:30:06 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>This Irish employment law factsheet for CIPD members gives introductory guidance on the current rates and limits on the main payments and awards</description>
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      <title>Code of Practice for Employers and Employees on the Prevention and Resolution of Bullying at Work</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/global/europe/ireland/employment-law/codes-of-practice/bullying.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 1 Feb 2012 15:04:29 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>This Irish employment law factsheet for CIPD members summarises the provisions and implications of the 2007 Code of Practice for Employers and Employees on the Prevention and Resolution of Bullying at Work.</description>
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      <title>Code of Practice on Information and Consultation</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/global/europe/ireland/employment-law/codes-of-practice/information-consultation.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 1 Feb 2012 15:10:22 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Summarises the  Code of Practice on Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Act 2006 launched by the Irish government on 20 March 2008.</description>
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      <title>Default retirement age removal</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/default-retirement-age.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:05:49 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance on the removal of the default retirement age (DRA), highlighting action points for employers. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>History of HR and the CIPD</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/history-hr-cipd.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:52:22 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Outlines the development of the human resource management - HRM, human resource development - HRD, and the CIPD from the early 20th century to the present. Gives our view of HR and the CIPD today.</description>
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      <title>International talent management</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/international-talent-management.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2012 12:49:16 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Guidance on effective talent management in an international context, covering strategy, succession planning and development opportunties. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.
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      <title>International mobility</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/international-mobility.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2012 12:46:07 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Guidance on planning and managing international assignments, with a checklist. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>History of corporate governance</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/history-corporate-governance.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Feb 2011 14:38:34 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>An overview of the reports, reviews and legislation that have helped in the evolution of corporate governance.
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      <title>Corporate Strategy</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/corporate-strategy.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 3 May 2013 10:22:31 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Employer Branding</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/employer-branding.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 3 May 2013 11:06:14 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>HR Policies</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/hr-policies.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 3 May 2013 10:44:24 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Maternity and Parental Rights</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/maternity-parental-rights.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:10:17 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Religious Discrimination</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/religious-discrimination.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Training Needs</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/training-needs.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 3 May 2013 10:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Age Discrimination</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/age-discrimination.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 14:15:18 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Alcohol and Drug Abuse</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/alcohol-drug-abuse.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 9 Jan 2013 15:45:14 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Bonuses and Incentives</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/bonuses-incentives.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:06:07 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Bullying and Harassment</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/bullying-harassment.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 14:15:56 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Business Partnering</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/business-partnering.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:26:12 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Change Management</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/change-management.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 9 May 2013 12:18:22 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Coaching and Mentoring</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/coaching-mentoring.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 3 May 2013 10:52:38 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Communication and Consultation</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/communication-consultation.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:03:55 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Competencies</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/competencies.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 3 May 2013 11:01:52 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Corporate Responsibility and Governance</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/corporate-responsibility-governance.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 3 May 2013 10:24:06 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>CPD and Personal Effectiveness</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/cpd-personal-effectiveness.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 3 May 2013 10:52:53 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Data Protection</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/data-protection.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:08:13 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Disability</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/disability.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 14:17:37 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Discipline and Grievances</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/discipline-grievances.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:08:45 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Dismissal</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/dismissal.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:09:10 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Diversity and Equality</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/diversity-equality.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 14:13:59 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>E-learning</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/e-learning.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 3 May 2013 10:53:19 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Employee Benefits</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/employee-benefits.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:07:48 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Employee Engagement</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/employee-engagement.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:05:08 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Employee Relations</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/employee-relations.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:19:06 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Employment Law</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/employment-law.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:07:37 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Employment Tribunals</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/employment-tribunals.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:09:49 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Equal Pay</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/equal-pay.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 14:37:15 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Ex-offenders</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/ex-offenders.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:59:10 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Flexible Working</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/flexible-working.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:05:38 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Health, Safety and Well-being</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/health-safety-well-being.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 9 Jan 2013 15:50:02 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>HR and the Economy</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/hr-economy.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 3 May 2013 10:43:55 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>HR Function</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/hr-function.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:24:49 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>HR Records</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/hr-records.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 3 May 2013 10:45:06 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>HR Trends</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/hr-trends.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 3 May 2013 10:45:30 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Human Capital</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/human-capital.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:52:59 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Induction</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/induction.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 3 May 2013 11:07:43 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Labour Market</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/labour-market.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 3 May 2013 11:09:30 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Leadership</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/leadership.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 9 May 2013 12:23:44 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Learning and Development</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/learning-development.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 3 May 2013 10:52:23 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Management and Business Skills</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/management-business-skills.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 9 May 2013 12:23:10 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Management Development</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/management-development.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 3 May 2013 10:53:35 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Mergers and Acquisitions</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/mergers-acquisitions.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 3 May 2013 10:26:32 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Organisation Development</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/organisation-development.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 9 May 2013 12:19:03 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Pensions</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/pensions.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:08:40 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Performance Management</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/performance-management.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 3 May 2013 11:01:22 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Performance-related Pay</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/performance-related-pay.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 3 May 2013 11:02:24 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Psychological Contract</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/psychological-contract.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:06:14 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Race Discrimination</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/race-discrimination.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:59:42 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Recruitment</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/recruitment.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:41:27 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Redundancy</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/redundancy.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:10:46 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Retention and Turnover</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/retention-turnover.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 3 May 2013 11:15:46 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Reward Management</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/reward-management.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:24:02 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Salary Surveys</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/salary-surveys.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:09:10 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Selection and Assessment</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/selection-assessment.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 3 May 2013 11:10:22 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Sex and Sexual Orientation Discrimination</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/sex-discrimination.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:01:01 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Talent Management</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/talent-management.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 3 May 2013 11:15:25 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Teamworking</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/teamworking.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 3 May 2013 11:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Terms and Conditions of Employment</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/terms-conditions-employment.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:11:14 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Training Design and Delivery</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/training-design-delivery.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 3 May 2013 10:54:02 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Training Evaluation</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/training-evaluation.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 3 May 2013 10:54:45 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Training Strategy</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/training-strategy.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 3 May 2013 10:55:18 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>TUPE</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/tupe.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:11:43 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Working Time</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/working-time.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:06:39 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Stress</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/stress.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 8 Nov 2012 16:36:59 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>Strategic HR</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-topics/strategic-hr.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 3 May 2013 10:46:10 +0000</pubDate>
      <description></description>
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      <title>How UK employment law is made</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/uk-employment-law-made.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:52:41 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>This members' factsheet provides an introductory overview of the UK employment legislation making process. </description>
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      <title>International diversity management</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/diversity-international-management.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:11:28 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Guidance on valuing and addressing diversity in an international context covering prejudice, ethical and practical gudelines, effective diversity management and women as international managers. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Writing CVs and job applications</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/cvs-job-applications.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:06:37 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Advice on CVs and application forms for public sector HR professionals seeking to move into the private sector. </description>
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      <title>Facing your own redundancy</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/facing-your-own-redundancy.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 16:55:20 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Advice on coping with redundancy and resources to assist with career transition and job-hunting.</description>
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      <title>Transferring your skills from the public to the private sector</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/transferring-your-skills-public-private-sector.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 16:57:10 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Advice on transferring your skills for public sector HR professionals seeking to move into the private sector.</description>
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      <title>Preparing for job interviews</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/preparing-for-job-interviews.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 17:15:03 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Advice on preparing for job interviews for public sector HR professionals seeking to move into the private sector.</description>
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      <title>How to study</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/study.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 3 Jun 2011 15:15:24 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Advice on how to study by making the best use of your time, reading and making notes effectively, finding appropriate sources and recognising a learning style.</description>
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      <title>International culture</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/international-culture.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 9 Jun 2011 10:40:09 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Guidance for CIPD members, drawing on research into global cultural differences, on the culture considerations employees need to make when working internationally. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Preparing for examinations</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/preparing-for-examinations.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:29:44 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Advice on how to prepare for examinations by planning revision and addressing practical issues.</description>
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      <title>Writing a persuasive business report</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/writing-persuasive-business-report.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:49:26 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Offers guidance on the report writing process and key steps to improve the quality of business reports. While aimed at those completing a management research report as part of a CIPD qualification, it's valid for all business report writing.</description>
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      <title>Skills policy in the UK</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/skills-policy-uk.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 11:33:10 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering current workplace skills levels in the UK, issues this raises for employers, and government policies in England, Scotland, Wales and Northerin Ireland designed to improve the position. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Becoming a self-employed HR consultant</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/self-employed-hr-consultant.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:11:36 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering moving into self-employment and exploring the issues which surround it.</description>
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      <title>Employment law: EU influence</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/employment-law-eu.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:09:53 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>This member-only factsheet is an introductory overview of how EU law affects UK employment law. Describes the sources of EU law, how Directives are made and how EU law is enforced.</description>
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      <title>HR policies</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/hr-policies.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:42:24 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering the purpose of HR policies, who should write them, which HR policies should be considered, and sources of information. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Board-level volunteering</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/board-level-volunteering.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:57:53 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>An introductory guide to volunteering as a charity trustee, school governor or member of the board of a public body such as an NHS trust.</description>
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      <title>Using social media in education: for tutors in Centres</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/social-media-education-tutors.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:51:44 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>For tutors teaching on CIPD courses, this factsheet gives introductory guidance on using social media tools as part of a educational course.</description>
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      <title>Agency workers in Ireland</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/global/europe/ireland/employment-law/factsheets/agency-workers.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:53:06 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>This Irish employment law factsheet for CIPD members gives introductory guidance on the Protection of Employees (Temporary Agency Work) Act 2012 which was signed into law on 16 May 2012</description>
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      <title>Employment law: the court system</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/employment-law-court-system.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:30:47 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>This member-only factsheet explains the key principles according to which the civil court system operates when handling employment cases.</description>
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      <title>Job design</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/job-design.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:39:04 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering the evolution and objectives of job design, the factors affecting it and approaches to designing jobs. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Learning methods</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/learning-methods.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:38:38 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering the types of workplace-based and off-site learning methods, and how appropriate methods should be chosen. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Code of Practice on Sexual Harassment and Harassment at Work</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/global/europe/ireland/employment-law/codes-of-practice/harassment.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:06:28 +0000</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/global/europe/ireland/employment-law/factsheets/whistleblowing.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:07:22 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>This introductory employment law factsheet for CIPD members summarises the main point of the new whistleblowing regime proposed for Ireland</description>
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      <title>Workforce planning</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/workforce-planning.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2012 15:05:12 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering what workforce planning is and the activites involved, 'hard' and 'soft' approaches, stages of the process and an action point list. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>HIV in the workplace: a UK perspective</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/hiv-workplace-uk.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 4 Mar 2013 14:24:51 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance covering some facts, the legal position, and advice for employers in the UK in dealing with HIV and AIDS related issues. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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      <title>Social media law in Ireland</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/global/europe/ireland/employment-law/factsheets/social-media-law.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 6 Mar 2013 10:48:55 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>This Irish employment law factsheet for CIPD members gives introductory guidance on the legal implications of social media for employers.</description>
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      <title>Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013</title>
      <link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/enterprise-regulatory-reform-act.aspx</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:15:48 +0000</pubDate>
      <description>Introductory guidance on the employment provisions of the Act. Includes the CIPD viewpoint.</description>
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