Latest Press Release from CIPD CIPD RSS en http://www.cipd.co.uk/system/images/logo_cipd.gif CIPD.COM http://www.cipd.co.uk Press Releases Landing Page http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/default.aspx Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:02:04 +0000 CIPD survey reveals that many organisations are not taking a proactive approach to preparing for the auto-enrolment pension http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-survey-reveals-many.aspx Fri, 2 Dec 2011 06:57:00 +0000 CIPD survey reveals that many organisations are not taking a proactive approach to preparing for the auto-enrolment pension ‘Dire’ official jobs data – showing a record number are economically inactive – ‘sends out clear SOS message’ to incoming coalition government, says CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/comments-ons-figures.aspx Wed, 12 May 2010 16:06:00 +0000 John Philpott comments on ONS labour market figures. ‘Don’t take risks with jobs recovery’, CIPD and British Chambers of Commerce tell Mandelson http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/job-recovery-warning.aspx Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:19:00 +0000 A joint letter calling on the Government to avoid any further statutory increases in employing staff. ‘Flat’ official labour market figures signal start of public sector jobs cull http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/comment-labour-market-figures.aspx Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:33:00 +0000 John Phillpott comments on ONS labour market figures. ‘Growth’ Desperately Poor: Government should reset fiscal policy ‘sat nav’ before it’s too late, says CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/growth-desperately-poor.aspx Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:30:00 +0000 John Philpott's comments on the preliminary estimate of second quarter 2011 UK GDP growth published by the Office for National Statistics. “Crisis of Trust”: Employers risk losing top talent if they ignore concerns over workplace culture and poor management, warns CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/crisis-trust-employers-risk.aspx Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:24:00 +0000 Announces the results of CIPD's Employee Outlook survey. 2010 CIPD annual conference and exhibition programme launched today, with innovation and future planning topping the agenda http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/2010-cipd-conference.aspx Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:26:00 +0000 The 2010 conference has a mix of seminars, workshops and case studies. Experts provide strategic insights into their own company’s experiences and solutions. 2011 CIPD annual conference and exhibition to give vital insights into HR and sustaining organisation performance CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition, 8-10 November 2011, Manchester Central http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/2011-cipd-annual-conference.aspx Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:38:00 +0000 Details of Annual Conference and Exhibition November 2011. A CIPD Guide to assessing the Prime Minister’s ‘jobs summit’ http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/jobs-summit.aspx Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:35:00 +0000 John Philpott comments on the economic and labour market issues surrounding the summit of 19 leading UK employers hosted by the Prime Minister. A lack of employability skills pushes school leavers to back of jobs queue, as demand for migrant workers reaches record levels, says CIPD quarterly survey http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/lack-employability-skills.aspx Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:34:00 +0000 Labour Market Outlook Focus on Young People study highlights a fall in the recruitment of school leavers while employment of migrant workers is increasing. Abrupt introduction of a cap on net migration would lead to major UK skills problem, says CIPD, in response to quarterly migration figures http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/abrupt-introduction-cap-net.aspx Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:28:00 +0000 CIPD set out its views on the sudden introduction of a cap on net migration Amey, public service provider, wins 2011 CIPD People Management Award http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/amey-public-service-provider.aspx Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:44:00 +0000 Announces that Amey, a leading UK public service infrastructure provider, is the overall winner of the 2011 CIPD People Management Awards. Annual CIPD survey shows shift in priorities for reward professionals http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/annual-cipd-survey-shows-shift.aspx Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:55:00 +0000 The annual reward survey reveals that the majority of reward professionals continue to be concerned about the ability of their organisations to manage reward risks. Annual survey on recruitment finds return of war for talent and huge skills gaps in UK, despite widespread unemployment http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/annual-survey-recruitment.aspx Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:13:00 +0000 Findings from the annual Resourcing and Talent Management survey. Arctic conditions don’t have to leave UK workplaces snowed under http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/arctic-conditions-workplaces.aspx Tue, 5 Jan 2010 14:22:00 +0000 The severe winter weather does not necessarily have to mean problems for employers. Asian Firms “turbo-charging” growth and winning war for talent through innovative application of uniquely Asian values to unlock individual and organisational potential, says new CIPD research http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/asian-firms-turbo-charging.aspx Fri, 10 Dec 2010 10:51:00 +0000 Launch of new research The Growth Option:Turbo-charging HR's Impact in Asia and comment by Jackie Orme. Astonishingly poor GDP figure may require a more flexible, less ‘sat-nav’ approach to economic policy, says CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/astonishingly-poor-gdp-figure.aspx Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:37:00 +0000 John Philpott comments on the preliminary estimate of fourth quarter 2010 UK GDP growth published by the Office for National Statistics Bank of England study adds dose of realism to assessment of UK labour market outlook http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/bank-england-study.aspx Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:12:00 +0000 John Philpott says that Bank officials have produced a realistic assessment of the outlook for jobs. Better than expected GDP growth figures make policy judgements even more difficult http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/better-expected-gdp-growth.aspx Tue, 26 Oct 2010 13:30:00 +0000 John Philpott comments on the preliminary Q3 2010 GDP growth estimate released by the Office for National Statistics. Better than expected official jobs statistics still show ‘UK labour market in the doldrums’ http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/better-expected-official-jobs.aspx Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:01:00 +0000 John Phillpott comments on official labour market statistics for the period October-December 2011 published by the Office for National Statistics. Britain facing at least half a decade of serious jobs deficit, says CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/jobs-deficit-decade.aspx Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:38:00 +0000 John Philpott, CIPD Chief Economics Advisor, says that unemployment will remain high for about a decade British and EU policy makers need to learn a lesson from positive United States jobs data as US unemployment drops below UK rate http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/us-labour-market-stats.aspx Fri, 3 Feb 2012 15:38:00 +0000 John Philpott comments on official United States labour market statistics for January 2012 published by the Bureau of Labour Statistics. Building a shared sense of purpose within organisations is the ‘golden thread’ to which strategy needs to be aligned, says new CIPD survey of over 2,000 employees http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/building-shared-sense-purpose.aspx Thu, 2 Dec 2010 14:28:00 +0000 Results from the survey Shared purpose: the Golden Thread and comment by Claire McCartney Cap on non-EU migration may be contributing to rise in EU immigration, says CIPD in response to quarterly migration figures http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cap-non-eu-migration.aspx Thu, 26 May 2011 11:03:00 +0000 Comment on the ONS Migration Statistics Quarterly Report. CFA and CIPD to develop Human Resource professionals of the future http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/develop-professionals-future.aspx Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:49:00 +0000 CFA and the CIPD have been successful in their bid for funding to develop a Higher Apprenticeship in Human Resource Management. CIPD 2010 Annual Employment Law Conference set to prepare employers for upcoming legislative changes http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/2010-employment-law-conference.aspx Wed, 9 Jun 2010 16:21:00 +0000 Conference will look at the latest developments in employment legislation and case law. CIPD advises coalition government to maximise ‘back-end loading’ of public sector job cuts http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-advises-coalition.aspx Tue, 14 Sep 2010 12:00:00 +0000 Latest figures show and the majority of predictive indicators suggest that the UK employment is about to take another turn for the worse CIPD AGM appoints new Vice Presidents and Honorary Treasurer, and CIPD Council re-elects Dean Royles http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/agm-appoints-vice-presidents.aspx Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:52:00 +0000 Five leading names in HR are appointed as honorary officers at the AGM CIPD and Employment Minister join forces at the Institute’s Annual Conference in Manchester to urge HR to ‘get to work with the Work Programme’ http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-employment-minister-join.aspx Thu, 4 Nov 2010 11:13:00 +0000 John Philpott, Chris Grayling and Jackie Orme comment on the government's Work Programme initiative ahead of the Annual Conference and Exhibition CIPD announces leading think tank partnership with the publication of a provocation uncovering the people challenges, for business leaders, of a changing corporate environment http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-announces-leading-think.aspx Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:31:00 +0000 Announcing the partnership with Tommorow's Company and the publication of the provocation, HR in tough times : adapting to a changing world. CIPD announces new route to membership for experienced HR professionals http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/new-route-membership.aspx Thu, 1 Jul 2010 14:48:00 +0000 Announcing a new Experience Assessment route to membership. CIPD announces the programme for its annual HRD event, the leading conference and exhibition for learning and organisation development professionals HRD 2011, 6 – 7 April, Olympia London http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-announces-programme.aspx Fri, 17 Dec 2010 17:12:00 +0000 Announcement of the key topics in the HRD Conference and Exhibition 2011 programme. CIPD Annual Barometer Forecast 2012: Toughest year for UK jobs market for two decades as jobless total rises to 2.85 million http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-annual-barometer-forecast.aspx Tue, 3 Jan 2012 15:39:00 +0000 Key points from the Annual Barometer Forecast 2012 and comment by John Philpott CIPD Annual Barometer Forecast: A ‘jobs light/pay tight’ year is best the UK economy can expect in 2011, but at worst up to 200,000 jobs could be shed http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/annual-barometer-forecast.aspx Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:38:00 +0000 John Philpott's commenst on the Annual Barometer Forecast CIPD annual conference highlights fundamental value of trust within organisations and the strategic importance of applied business savvy for the future of HR http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/value-trust.aspx Wed, 9 Nov 2011 11:11:00 +0000 The central importance to the future of HR is powerful insight and trust. CIPD Annual Conference set to challenge HR profession to raise its sights, deliver on true potential and build organisations that last http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-annual-conference-set.aspx Wed, 13 Oct 2010 14:02:00 +0000 Details of the Annual Conference and Exhibition which is to focus on insight-driven HR. CIPD annual conference to explore how recruitment practices are responding to a volatile and uncertain labour market 15-16 June 2011, Olympia, London http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-annual-conference.aspx Tue, 10 May 2011 17:06:00 +0000 Details of the annual resourcing and talent management conference CIPD Annual Reward survey paints a brighter picture for 2010 overall, but employers will be spending more time sorting the wheat from the chaff http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/reward-survey-2010.aspx Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:54:00 +0000 Reveals an optimistic outlook for the economy and expectations of growth in 2010. CIPD annual survey reveals persistently higher absence levels in the public sector, with stress the most common cause of long-term absence among all employees http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-annual-survey-reveals.aspx Mon, 25 Oct 2010 13:34:00 +0000 Jill Miller comments on results from the annual Absence suervey. CIPD appoints Sue Upton as Interim Managing Director http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-appoints-sue-upton.aspx Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:08:00 +0000 The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development has today announced the appointment of Dr Sue Upton as Interim Managing Director. CIPD backs plans to end ‘snakes and ladders’ approach to long-term dependency on sickness absence benefits http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-backs-plans.aspx Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:43:00 +0000 Ben Willmott comments on the Government plans to conduct a review of sickness absence as part of its shake-up of the welfare reform system. CIPD brings employers together with Iain Duncan Smith to discuss the case for business engaging with welfare to work and youth employment initiatives http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-brings-employers-together.aspx Thu, 8 Dec 2011 14:53:00 +0000 Speakers at an event organised by CIPD say employers have much to gain by engaging with the Government’s flagship Work Programme and recent youth employment initiatives. CIPD calls for comprehensive administrative audit of public sector job cuts to supplement OBR forecasts http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-calls-for-comprehensive.aspx Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:49:00 +0000 John Philpott recommends that the Government should compile and publish a comprehensive administrative audit of public sector job cuts between now and 2014-15. CIPD calls for more measured debate on youth unemployment http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-calls-for-more-measured.aspx Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:40:00 +0000 John Philpott comments on the findings of the Getting the Measure of Youth Unemployment work audit. CIPD celebrate the thirtieth year of the Recruitment Marketing Awards with a major re-vamp http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/recruitment-marketing-awards-2010.aspx Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:24:00 +0000 Entries for the Recruitment Marketing Awards open. CIPD CEO unveils full 2011 HRD agenda, highlighting the role of learning and development in driving business success at a time of unprecedented change http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/ceo-unveils-2011-hrd-agenda.aspx Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:06:00 +0000 HRD Conference and Exhibition 2011 programme. CIPD comments on Government plans to expand work experience opportunities for young people http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-comments-government-plan.aspx Mon, 24 Jan 2011 13:41:00 +0000 Jackie Orme comments on the Government’s plans to expand work experience opportunities. CIPD Conference demonstrates how effective measurement provides crucial insights into adding value to the organisation http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/effective-measurement.aspx Wed, 27 Oct 2010 13:23:00 +0000 Introducing a new conference Measuring Human Capital and comment by Angela Baron. CIPD Conference demonstrates how engaging employees is key to sustaining and developing high performance organisations http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-conference-demonstrates.aspx Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:38:00 +0000 Details of the Employee Engagement Conference taking place in January 2011 CIPD conference enforces the global business case for responsible and sustainable organisations http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cr-conference.aspx Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:03:00 +0000 Details about the Corporate Responsibility for HR Professionals Conference February 2012 CIPD conference explores global challenges in managing war for talent and highlights ways to succeed in competitive environment CIPD Talent Management Conference, 6 October 2011, London http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-conference-explores.aspx Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:02:00 +0000 Details about the Talent Management Conference October 2011 CIPD conference focuses on innovation in reward as a lever to engage, retain and sustain organisation performance CIPD Reward Conference, 25-26 May, London http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-conference-focuses.aspx Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:33:00 +0000 Details about the Reward Conference 2011 CIPD Conference gives practical information to help organisations tackle performance issues head-on http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/performance-conference.aspx Mon, 6 Sep 2010 12:12:00 +0000 Attendees will get guidance on suitable performance management systems, aligning organisational objectives and embedding a culture of high performance. CIPD conference highlights benefits of managing conflict constructively and the need to act quickly to avoid an employment tribunal http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/conflict-management-conference.aspx Fri, 28 Jan 2011 13:13:00 +0000 Details of the Conflict Management Conference CIPD conference highlights coaching as a way to enhance organisation performance http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/coaching-conference-2010.aspx Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:06:00 +0000 The CIPD coaching conference has case studies roundtable discussions, workshops, allowing delegates to gain invaluable advice and ideas. CIPD conference highlights coaching as key to high performance and successful change management CIPD Coaching for Performance and Business Change Conference, 20 September, London http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-conference-highlights.aspx Wed, 10 Aug 2011 17:12:00 +0000 Details of Coaching for Performance and Business Change conference August 2011 and the launch of new research Taking the Temperature of Coaching. CIPD conference looks at how organisations can recruit and retain talent with limited budget and resources http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/recruitment-conference-2010.aspx Tue, 11 May 2010 16:01:00 +0000 Conference to explore how organisations can implement cost effective changes to recruitment plans and resourcing strategies to enable continued growth. CIPD Conference puts well-being issues at the top of the agenda for organisations dealing with employee absence and resilience http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-conference-well-being.aspx Thu, 23 Dec 2010 16:17:00 +0000 Details about the Well-Being and Resilience Conference and comment by Ben Willmott. CIPD conference showcases the influence of Organisation Development across all areas of business CIPD Organisation Development and Effectiveness Conference, 21-22 Sept 2011, London http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-conference-showcases.aspx Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:05:00 +0000 Details of Organisation Development and Effectiveness Conference September 2011. CIPD conference to explore the potential for improved productivity and performance levels with just a small shift in positive workforce engagement. CIPD Employee Engagement Conference, 24-25 January 2012, London http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/employee-engagement-conference.aspx Fri, 9 Dec 2011 15:44:00 +0000 The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Employee Engagement Conference, 2012, will provide expert advice and practical guidance on how to increase an organisation’s engagement levels and improve performance. CIPD conference to help organisations create a culture of high performance, vital in building organisational capability in a challenging market place CIPD Performance Management Conference, 30 June, half-day workshop, 1 July, London http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/perf-management-conference.aspx Wed, 18 May 2011 15:07:00 +0000 Details about the Perfromance Management Conference June 2010 CIPD consults on revised Code of Professional Conduct http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-consults-revised-code.aspx Wed, 11 May 2011 16:53:00 +0000 Clear expected standards of ethics, integrity, behaviour and competence lie at the heart of a revised Code of Professional Conduct issued for consultation. CIPD employment relations survey highlights need to boost employee engagement as public spending cuts put relations between management and trade unions under pressure http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-employment-relations.aspx Tue, 5 Apr 2011 12:03:00 +0000 Comment on results from the Employment Relations survey. CIPD estimates 1.6 million extra private sector jobs needed by 2015-16 simply to offset full impact of Coalition Government’s spending cuts and VAT rise http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-estimates-1.6-million.aspx Mon, 1 Nov 2010 11:30:00 +0000 John Philpott comments on the consequences of the Comprehensive Spending Review before giving evidence to the House of Commons Treasury Select Committee. CIPD guide highlights the need for HR to manage the pay review process as a crucial business activity http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-guide-pay-review.aspx Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:29:00 +0000 Charles Cotton comments on the new guide The Pay Review Process CIPD launch My HR Map – free professional development tool for HR practitioners http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/launch-hr-map.aspx Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +0000 Launch of new online self-assessment tool for CIPD members. CIPD launches ‘manifesto’ for a recovery that lasts, with call for National Minimum Wage freeze for younger workers to strengthen efforts to tackle youth unemployment http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/pre-election-manifesto.aspx Tue, 5 Jan 2010 14:36:00 +0000 A pre-election 'manifesto' calling for the National Minimum Wage for younger workers to be frozen in absolute terms in 2010. CIPD launches Government’s new Common Best Practice Code for High-Quality Internships http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/high-quality-internships.aspx Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:22:00 +0000 The launch of the Government's new Common Best Practice Code for High-Quality Internships CIPD launches search for new CEO http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/search-for-new-ceo.aspx Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:33:00 +0000 CIPD launches search for new CEO CIPD launches World Cup absence guidance to help employers boost employee motivation and engagement http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/world-cup-absence-guide.aspx Mon, 10 May 2010 15:57:00 +0000 Guide on managing employees' absence during the World Cup. CIPD Law on Tour practical workshops highlight groundbreaking proposals for flexible parental leave rights and offer the latest insight into workplace legislation http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-law-tour-workshops.aspx Fri, 2 Sep 2011 14:54:00 +0000 Details about Law on Tour workshops October 2011. CIPD message to Government: employee engagement key to avoiding mass strike action http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-message-government.aspx Mon, 6 Jun 2011 10:39:00 +0000 Public service employers should build leadership and management skills and improve communication and consultation to engage the workforce and stave off possible strike action. CIPD Next Generation HR research finds potential of a bright future, but challenges profession to raise its sights to deliver on true potential http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/next-generation-first-report.aspx Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:31:00 +0000 First report recognises a far greater focus amongst senior business leaders on genuinely sustainable performance. CIPD policy paper calls for an end to unpaid internships for university students with the introduction of a new ‘Training Wage’ http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/paper-interns-wage.aspx Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:47:00 +0000 Paper calls for all interns to be paid a £2.50 an hour ‘Training Wage’. CIPD publishes new guide on the Agency Workers Regulations and highlights that new regulations will be bearable for business http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-publishes-new-guide.aspx Tue, 23 Nov 2010 16:04:00 +0000 Comment by Mike Emmott on the new guide to the Agency Workers Regulations. CIPD ready to deliver new route to membership for experienced HR professionals from January 2011, as suppliers selected http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/new-route.aspx Mon, 2 Aug 2010 16:28:00 +0000 The new route will cater for people have risen within the HR profession without a CIPD qualification, and have not had their contribution fully recognised. CIPD research highlights the business case for developing soft skills in the workplace to inform the implementation of learning and talent development strategy http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-research-highlights.aspx Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:09:00 +0000 John McGurk comments on the research Using the head and heart at work: a business case for soft skills CIPD responds to ‘optimistic’ Office for Budget Responsibility employment forecasts http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/comment-obr-forecasts.aspx Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:56:00 +0000 John Philpott comments on OBR employment forecasts. CIPD responds to Comprehensive Spending Review: Excellent people management will be crucial in determining whether public services can survive the cuts http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-responds-comprehensive.aspx Wed, 20 Oct 2010 13:44:00 +0000 Mike Emmott comments on the Employee Outlook survey which explores public attitudes to possible post-CSR industrial action in the public sector. CIPD responds to IoD criticism of labour market predictions http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-responds-iod-criticism.aspx Tue, 2 Nov 2010 11:20:00 +0000 John Philpott responds to IoD criticism CIPD responds to key economic/workplace announcements in Queen’s Speech http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/comment-queens-speech.aspx Tue, 25 May 2010 16:32:00 +0000 John Philpott comments on 2010 Queen's Speech. CIPD responds to skills consultation with call for government-led campaign to tackle the leadership and people management skills deficit undermining UK competitiveness http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/skills-deficit.aspx Tue, 28 Sep 2010 10:33:00 +0000 CIPD has highlighted the “skills multiplier effect” that good management can have in unlocking the potential of wider investment in skills. CIPD responds to very optimistic Office for Budget Responsibility employment forecasts http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-responds-very-optimistic.aspx Mon, 29 Nov 2010 14:48:00 +0000 John Philpott comments on forecasts for UK general government employment and total UK employment for the period to 2015-16 published by the Office for Budget Responsibility CIPD response to Autumn Statement and Growth Review: OBR projecting 710,000 public sector job cuts by 2017 as Chancellor sticks to fiscal Plan A http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-response-autumn-statement.aspx Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:45:00 +0000 Dr John Philpott, Chief Economic Adviser to the CIPD, comments On the outlook for employment and the labour market. CIPD response to Vince Cable’s employment law proposals: ‘protected conversations’ may offer false comfort and increased confusion for managers http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-response-vince-cable.aspx Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:43:00 +0000 CIPD welcomes proposals for greater use of conciliation, mediation and simplifying compromise agreements but warns that the Government needs to be extremely wary of unintended consequences with measures like ‘protected conversations.’ CIPD revises economic and employment forecast: recovery weaker than expected but ongoing severe pay squeeze reduces impact on unemployment http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-revises-economic.aspx Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:39:00 +0000 Revised forecasts for economic growth, employment and unemployment as outlined in the latest Work Audit, The ‘jobs without growth’ conundrum CIPD survey shows the need to raise demand for quality apprenticeships among employers, with increased funding announced in Budget only a welcome first step http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-survey-shows-need-raise.aspx Thu, 7 Apr 2011 15:56:00 +0000 Main findings from the annual Learning and Talent Development survey CIPD survey shows workers as likely to have caring responsibilities for a partner, relative, and friend as they are for children, highlighting growing demand for flexibility at work http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/workers-caring-responsibilities.aspx Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:20:00 +0000 Survey shows workers are as likely to have caring responsibilities for a partner, relative, and friend as they are for children. CIPD today opens the door to a new membership route for experienced HR professionals http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/new-membership-route.aspx Wed, 12 Jan 2011 14:24:00 +0000 Comment by Sue Upton on the new experience assessment route to membership CIPD unemployment figures response: Lower pay settlements, a growth in part-time work, a slower decline in the claimant count and a lower economic forecast all heighten fears of jobs slowdown http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-response-unemployment.aspx Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:43:00 +0000 CIPD responds to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures on unemployment and inacitvity, CIPD unveils new Associate level of professional membership, as part of changes to fully recognise HR professionalism at all levels http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-associate-level.aspx Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:58:00 +0000 The creation of a new Associate level of professional membership. CIPD urges government to bolster employee engagement in order to avoid mass strike action, despite swingeing cuts to public services http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/productive-public-sector.aspx Thu, 5 Aug 2010 16:13:00 +0000 Drawing on the latest report: Developing Positive Employee Relations, CIPD suggests Government listens to the people to avoid strikes. CIPD urges HR to raise the bar through effective workforce planning with launch of new guide http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/workforce-planning-guide.aspx Mon, 7 Jun 2010 16:17:00 +0000 Launch of guide which demonstrates how organisations can deliver the business plan through its people. CIPD warns Budget paints an overly optimistic assessment of the jobs picture http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/2010-budget-comments.aspx Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:28:00 +0000 Comments on 2010 Budget. CIPD welcomes abolition of Default Retirement Age, but urges Government to extend the right to request flexible working to all at the earliest opportunity http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-welcomes-abolition.aspx Tue, 5 Apr 2011 11:58:00 +0000 CIPD welcomes abolition of Default Retirement Age, but urges Government to extend the right to request flexible working to all CIPD welcomes coalition policies for work, including scrapping NICs rise and Default Retirement Age, but employers must be consulted on migration cap http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/coalition-policies.aspx Thu, 13 May 2010 16:21:00 +0000 Comment on Conservative/Liberal Democrat coalition negotiations. CIPD welcomes crucial role to be played by new Employee Engagement Taskforce in driving growth and boosting UK productivity http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-welcomes-crucial-role.aspx Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:21:00 +0000 Launch by the Prime Minister and the Business Minister of a new Employee Engagement Taskforce and Jackie Orme's comments who was present at the launch. CIPD welcomes Davies review – but says realising its potential must be about more than ‘skirts on seats’ http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-welcomes-davies-review.aspx Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:38:00 +0000 Jackie Orme's comment on the Davies review Women in the Boardroom CIPD welcomes debate on ‘good immigration’, but warns that employers are losing out on highly skilled workers http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-welcomes-debate.aspx Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:39:00 +0000 Response to the Prime Minister's speech on immigration policy CIPD welcomes direction of travel on shared parental leave, and commits to working with Government to improve the proposals http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-welcomes-direction.aspx Mon, 16 May 2011 15:42:00 +0000 Comment on the work/life balance proposals in the Government's Modern Workplaces consultation CIPD welcomes Employers’ Charter and comments on plans aimed at reducing numbers of claims that go to employment tribunals http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-welcomes-charter.aspx Thu, 27 Jan 2011 13:30:00 +0000 Mike Emmott comments on the Employers’ Charter CIPD welcomes Government plans to abolish Default Retirement Age http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/welcomes-government-plan.aspx Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:14:00 +0000 Dianah Worman comments on the Government’s proposal to phase out the Default Retirement Age. CIPD welcomes Government’s reiteration of its commitment to an early consultation on the extension of the right to request to all workers http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-welcomes-government.aspx Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:35:00 +0000 Ben Willmott's comment on the extension of the right to request to all workers CIPD welcomes robust focus of Will Hutton’s fair pay report on the need for greater use of performance related pay in the public sector http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-welcomes-robust-focus.aspx Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:41:00 +0000 Charles Cotton's comments on Will Hutton's recommendations for reform of public sector pay. CIPD Work Audit finds ‘middle aged Britons’ bypassed by jobs recovery http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-work-audit-finds.aspx Fri, 10 Dec 2010 11:25:00 +0000 John Philpott comments on the Work Audit of official labour market statistics – The 2010 Jobs Recovery CIPD: DPM’s calm words on red-tape and regulation mirror CIPD position - don’t use regulation ‘bogey-man’ as excuse for weak leadership and management http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-dpm-calm-words-red-tape.aspx Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:51:00 +0000 CIPD's comment on DPM's speech on red-tape and regulation CIPD’s 2011 public policy platform: securing economic recovery, supporting long-term growth http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/blueprint-for-growth.aspx Fri, 7 Jan 2011 14:42:00 +0000 John Philpott comments on the launch of the new public policy platform Blueprint for Growth CIPD’s Annual Reward Conference to revisit pay policies and practices in the wake of recession and the brink of recovery http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/reward-conference-2010.aspx Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:45:00 +0000 Conference will address the impact of the recession on company reward policies and look forward to the next twelve months. CIPD’s Building HR Capability Conference focuses on adding value and driving sustainable organisational performance http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/hr-capability-conference-2010.aspx Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:04:00 +0000 Conference focuses on boosting HR’s capability to add value and drive sustainable organisational performance. CIPD's Performance Management Conference sets out to plug the ‘knowing-doing’ gap in performance management behaviour http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/pm-conference-2010.aspx Tue, 2 Feb 2010 16:12:00 +0000 Conference has been designed to demonstrate how performance management can rise beyond mechanistic data collection to a system that drives continuous improvement and meets business needs. Continued surge in student numbers enables unemployment to fall, despite fewer people in work as private sector sheds jobs, says CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/students-unemployment.aspx Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:16:00 +0000 John Philpott comments on ONS labour market figures. Corporate responsibility: turning rhetoric into reality CIPD CR for HR Conference, 7 February 2012, London http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/corporate-responsibility.aspx Fri, 3 Feb 2012 15:57:00 +0000 Annoncing the CR for HR Conference and a collection of thought pieces: Responsibility and Sustainable Business: HR leading the way. Date for the diary: CIPD’s HRD 2012 Conference and Exhibition, 25-26 April 2012, London Olympia http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/date-for-diary-hrd-2012.aspx Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:45:00 +0000 Announcing HRD 2012 Conference and Exhibition Deep Impact of Recession on UK Workforce greater than headline jobs figures convey, says CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/deep-impact-recession-jobs.aspx Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:26:00 +0000 Latest Work Audit shows that the impact of the recession has been much deeper than the headline jobs figures indicate. Deficit reduction measures will raise UK unemployment close to 3 million by 2012 http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/deficit-reduction-employment.aspx Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:24:00 +0000 John Philpott predicts predicts that the coalition government’s deficit reduction measures will stall any recovery in the UK jobs market later in 2010. Detox over for Britain’s workaholics as hours start to rise, says latest CIPD Work Audit http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/work-audit.aspx Mon, 2 Aug 2010 16:37:00 +0000 CIPD finds working time rises with the economic squeeze. Developing organisational and individual resilience is key to helping UK plc survive and thrive, according to a new guide http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/developing-organisational.aspx Fri, 13 May 2011 15:49:00 +0000 The key message from a new guide Developing Resilience. Dialogue is key to war on talent say experts at CIPD Talent Management Conference http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/dialogue-key-war-talent-say.aspx Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:31:00 +0000 Reviews the CIPD Talent Management Conference 2011 and describes forthcoming talent management sessions at the CIPD's Annual Conference and Exhibition 2011 in Manchester. Disappointing rise in claimant unemployment and worryingly sharp drop in vacancies points to ‘twin peaks’ jobs recession for UK http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/disappointing-rise-claimant.aspx Wed, 13 Oct 2010 14:09:00 +0000 John Philpott comments on official labour market statistics published by the Office for National Statistics. Don’t get too carried away by the reduction in gender pay gap, says CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/reduction-gender-pay-gap.aspx Wed, 8 Dec 2010 11:31:00 +0000 Charles Cotton comments on the historic fall in the pay gap between men and women announced in the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) from the Office for National Statistics Economics of employment regulation shows business wrong to always see red, says CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/economics-employment.aspx Mon, 23 May 2011 11:39:00 +0000 Highlights the latest Work Horizon report, The Economic Rights and Wrongs of Employment Regulation with comment by John Philpott Effective, high quality leadership lacking in UK organisations, highlights DDI/CIPD survey http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/effective-high-quality.aspx Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:07:00 +0000 Survey results about the quality of leadership in UK organisations. Election 2010 Briefing: CIPD Information note on workplace related policies in parties’ manifestos http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/election-2010-briefing.aspx Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:42:00 +0000 Analysis of the main workplace-related policies in the three main parties’ manifestos. Embedding diversity into talent management strategy will give organisations the edge when building for recovery, says new CIPD research http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/diversity-talent-management.aspx Mon, 8 Mar 2010 11:58:00 +0000 Diversity should be threaded through all talent management activities and strategies according to report. Employees lose faith that pay and reward will accurately reflect how hard they work, as economic realities bite http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/employees-lose-faith.aspx Tue, 3 Jan 2012 15:33:00 +0000 Key findings from the annual Employee Attidues to Pay survey and comment by Charles Cotton Employees not saving enough for retirement as countdown begins to watershed 2012 pension reforms, says CIPD quarterly survey http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/employees-saving-retirement.aspx Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:47:00 +0000 Charles Cotton comments on findings from the Employee Outlook: Focus on Pensions survey Employees relegate job satisfaction to second place behind pay and benefits as rising cost of living bites, says quarterly CIPD Employee Outlook survey http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/employees-relegate-job.aspx Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:12:00 +0000 Results and comments on the quarterly Employee Outlook survey. Employers need to be flexible during adverse weather conditions, says CIPD, as weather conditions show no sign of improving http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/employers-need-be-flexible.aspx Thu, 2 Dec 2010 14:22:00 +0000 Mike Emmott offeres advise to employers about being flexible during bouts of severe weather. Employers need to raise their pay and reward ‘communications game’ to keep employees motivated in the ‘new normal’ of constrained and frozen pay http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/employers-need-raise-their-pay.aspx Wed, 4 Jan 2012 14:51:00 +0000 Charles Cotton comments on the findings from the annual survey Employee Attitudes to Pay. Employers need to train and performance manage older workers better or risk falling foul of the law when Default Retirement Age is phased out, shows CIPD survey http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/employers-need-train.aspx Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:13:00 +0000 Findings of the Employee Outlook : Focus on an ageing workforce survey which demonstrates that older workers are often neglected when it comes to training and performance management. Employers should seize opportunity to make the most of the £250m pledged by the Prime Minister to improve the UK’s skills system and grow their own workforces, says CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/employers-seize-opportunity.aspx Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:14:00 +0000 UK Commission for Employment and Skills report, Employer ownership of skills, calls for greater involvement of employers in the UK’s skills system. Employers signal positive shift in pay prospects for 2012, but uncertainty still prevails http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/pay-prospects-2012.aspx Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:15:00 +0000 Findings relating to pay settlement prospects from the latest Labour Market Outlook survey and comment by Charles Cotton. Employment outlook in US and UK set to drift in polar opposite directions, with public sector cuts weighing UK recovery down, according to a comparison of two leading surveys by CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/employment-outlook-us-uk.aspx Fri, 5 Mar 2010 11:53:00 +0000 Findings show that while US employment levels are set to gather pace, UK levels will continue to decrease for the first quarter of 2010. Employment Relations Minister speaks at CIPD conference, which aims to provide answers to complex employment law issues CIPD Employment Law Conference, 7 July 2011, London http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/employment-relations-minister.aspx Tue, 7 Jun 2011 17:19:00 +0000 The Government’s Employment Relations Minister, Ed Davey MP, to open the Employment Law conference in July 2011. Employment tribunal system is broken, says new CIPD survey http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/employment-tribunal-system.aspx Tue, 8 Mar 2011 16:20:00 +0000 Mike Emmott comments on the Conflict Management survey End of DRA removes smokescreen for poor management, and should mark a step-change in effective management of older workers for the benefit of business http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/end-dra-removes-smokescreen.aspx Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:19:00 +0000 Dianah Worman comments on the abolition of the Default Retirement Age Entries are now open for the CIPD’s annual Recruitment Marketing Awards, the industry awards for innovative recruitment marketing campaigns http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/entries-recruitment-award.aspx Fri, 18 Feb 2011 10:33:00 +0000 Entries open for the annual Recruitment Marketing Awards Entries are now open for the new-look CIPD People Management Awards 2011, with four new award categories and a standalone event in London http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/entries-are-now-open.aspx Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:46:00 +0000 Announcing that the 2011 People Management Awards is open for entrants. Entries now open for the Opportunity Now - Directing Diverse Talent Award, in partnership with CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/directing-diverse-talent-award.aspx Mon, 1 Nov 2010 11:24:00 +0000 Dianah Worman comments on the Directing Diverse Talent Award. Entries now open for the Opportunity Now Excellence in Practice Awards http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/entries-open-for-opportunity.aspx Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:35:00 +0000 Announces that CIPD is proud to partner with Opportunity Now for the Directing Diverse Talent Award for the fourth year running. Opportunity Now Awards recognise the advancement of women in the workplace. Expert guidance is vital to help employers manage people effectively in working longer and more flexibly now the DRA has been abolished, says CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/expert-guidance-vital.aspx Tue, 17 May 2011 15:21:00 +0000 New guidance, Managing Age, takes into account issues raised by the abolition of the DRA and age related changes to the Equality Act Falling standards of living and job security undermine workplace morale, says latest CIPD quarterly employee survey http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/falling-standards-living.aspx Thu, 5 May 2011 17:13:00 +0000 Findings from the Spring 2011 Employee Outlook survey Fewer employees expect a pay rise in 2011 after another frosty year of pay freezes, says annual CIPD survey http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/fewer-employees-expect-pay.aspx Fri, 17 Dec 2010 17:06:00 +0000 Results from the 2010 Employee Attitudes to Pay survey and comment by Charles Cotton. Finalists of the CIPD People Management Awards http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/finalists-cipd-pm-awards.aspx Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:41:00 +0000 2011 finalists for the People Management Awards. Firms continue to hire migrant workers to help plug skills gap, while a significant number of jobs are being outsourced, says quarterly jobs survey http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/migrant-workers-skills-gap.aspx Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:50:00 +0000 The recession has not dampened employers’ enthusiasm for hiring migrant workers Fit notes act as prompt to quality workplace conversations about sickness absence between managers and employees but not yet improving absence levels, says CIPD and Simplyhealth http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/fit-notes-act-prompt.aspx Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:56:00 +0000 Findings from the 2011 Absence Management survey Flexible working is a genuine business benefit for organisations of all sizes, not just a parent or carer perk, says CIPD in response to the Modern Workplaces consultation http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/flexible-working-genuine.aspx Fri, 5 Aug 2011 10:32:00 +0000 The right to request flexible working should be extended to all employees and the Government should stick to its implementation timetable of 2015. For Hutton review to deliver real taxpayer value will require a dramatic improvement in communication to public sector employees of the value of their pensions, says CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/for-hutton-review-deliver.aspx Thu, 10 Mar 2011 11:51:00 +0000 Charles Cotton's comments on the Hutton report on public sector pensions For jobs sake, government must get to work http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/call-resolution-post-election-uncertainty.aspx Wed, 12 May 2010 16:16:00 +0000 Call for a resolution of the post-General Election political situation. GDP growth ‘better but not better enough for jobs’ http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/gdp-growth-better-but-better.aspx Tue, 1 Nov 2011 11:44:00 +0000 John Philpott comments on the preliminary estimate of UK GDP for Q3 2011 published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). General Election analysis – policies for a recovery that works? http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/general-election-analysis.aspx Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:52:00 +0000 An assessment of the policies for economic recovery and jobs contained in the General Election manifestos of the three main UK political parties. Good and bad news in pre-Election snapshot of UK jobs market as headline unemployment hits 2.5 million, says CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/labour-market-figures-election.aspx Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:08:00 +0000 John Philpott comments on ONS labour market figures. Government must address poor productivity by helping employers develop and nurture greater ‘skills for growth’, not scrapping unfair dismissal rights, says CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/government-must-address-poor.aspx Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:46:00 +0000 Announces a new CIPD Work Horizons report calling for the Government to use its position and influence to encourage UK businesses to recognise and rectify gaps in management and leadership skills. Government plans to help disadvantaged groups into work risk being undermined without greater efforts to both improve the employability of target groups and employer attitudes, says CIPD/KPMG survey http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/government-plans-help.aspx Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:46:00 +0000 Findings from the Labour Market Outlook survey and comment by Gerwyn Davies Government public sector pension contribution proposals are firm but fair, says CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/government-public-sector.aspx Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:03:00 +0000 Charles Cotton's comments on the proposed public sector pension contribution proposals. Growth plan should include temporary halt to public sector job cuts, says CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/growth-plan-should-include.aspx Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:53:00 +0000 Describes the findings of CIPD Work Audit report into public sector job cuts. Headline CSR figures understate full impact of spending cuts on public sector jobs, says CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/headline-csr-figures.aspx Thu, 21 Oct 2010 13:40:00 +0000 John Philpott comments on Comprehensive Spending Review figures High number of graduates moving into unrelated employment risks creating a ‘disillusioned generation’ – and excessive targets risk making the matter worse http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/graduates-unrelated-employment.aspx Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:46:00 +0000 Findings of a survey on graduate employment. HR needs to be at the heart of public services transformation to ensure step-change in the quality of delivery http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/hr-needs-be-heart.aspx Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:58:00 +0000 Highlights from the joint report Boosting HR Performance in the Public Sector and comment by Stephanie Bird and Dean Shoesmith Public Sector People Managers Association (PPMA). HR’s role in making the Work Programme work: CIPD joins forces with welfare-to-work provider to mobilise the profession http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/hrs-role-making-work-program.aspx Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:00:00 +0000 A round-table discussion on welfare-to-work with the employment minister explores how HR can play its part HRD, the CIPD’s annual conference and exhibition, to demonstrate how to build employee skills that impact on organisational performance through economic recovery http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/hrd-conference-2010.aspx Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:54:00 +0000 HRD conference has been designed to help organisations build the skills that they need to deliver sustainable organisational performance. Hutton report: CIPD warns that with taxes funding public sector pensions by £3.39 for every £1 paid directly by public sector employees, taxpayer value for money is crucial http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/hutton-pensions.aspx Thu, 7 Oct 2010 14:19:00 +0000 We could end up with a more affordable pension scheme, but one that does nothing to attract, retain or engage the workforce Improving work experience essential to help tackle youth unemployment and encourage employers to increase placements, says CIPD with launch of new guide http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/improving-work-experience.aspx Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:50:00 +0000 The launch of a new work experience guide to help employers raise the quality of work experience available to young job seekers. In defence of public sector bonuses: Greater use of performance pay would help protect public purse, says CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/public-sector-performance-pay.aspx Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:27:00 +0000 Report calls for greater use of performance related pay and bonuses in the public sector. Increasingly worrying unemployment figures cast serious doubt on official jobs forecast http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/increasingly-worrying.aspx Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:46:00 +0000 John Philpott comments on official labour market statistics for the period April-June 2011 published by the Office for National Statistics. International flights chaos forces cancellation of opening day of CIPD-hosted IFTDO conference – but HRD to go ahead as planned http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/iftdo-conference-airline-chaos.aspx Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:55:00 +0000 First day of IFTDO conference cancelled due to airline chaos. Is the UK jobs market less dynamic than in the past? http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/uk-jobs-market-less-dynamic.aspx Wed, 9 Nov 2011 10:06:00 +0000 John Philpott comments on figures published by the Office for National Statistics showing change since 1998 in the number of people leaving jobs in the UK. Jackie Orme delivers opening speech to CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition, focusing on enhanced services for CIPD members and strengthened Code of Conduct http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/jackie-orme-delivers-opening.aspx Tue, 9 Nov 2010 11:07:00 +0000 Jackie Orme's opening speech at the Annual Conference and Exhibition Jobless figures confirm ‘extreme fragility’ of labour market http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/jobless-figures-fragile-market.aspx Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:46:00 +0000 John Philpott comments on ONS labour market statistics. Jobs cheer for the Chancellor but official figures show 2010-11 hit on public sector jobs many times bigger than the initial OBR forecast http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/jobs-cheer-for-chancellor.aspx Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:08:00 +0000 John Philpott comments on official labour market statistics published by the Office for National Statistics Jobs figures paint a mixed picture but overall show labour market in an increasingly fragile state http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/jobs-figures-paint-mixed.aspx Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:14:00 +0000 John Philpott comments on official labour market statistics for the period September-November 2011 Jobs figures show more young people turning to study to avoid the dole http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/jobs-figures-show-more-young-dole.aspx Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:10:00 +0000 John Philpott comments on Office of National Statistics' labour market figures. Jobs outlook worse this quarter as pain spreads to public sector quicker than private sector recovery, says CIPD/KPMG quarterly Labour Market Outlook survey http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/jobs-outlook-worse.aspx Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:36:00 +0000 There will be more redundancies and a substantial drop in employment intentions in the public sector. Jobs woe adds to index of economic misery, say CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/jobs-woe-adds-index-economic.aspx Wed, 19 Jan 2011 13:48:00 +0000 John Philpott comments on official labour market statistics for the September-November 2010 quarter published by the Office for National Statistics. Kenexa Sponsors CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition at Manchester Central, 8-11 November 2011 http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/kenexa-sponsors-cipd-annual.aspx Mon, 7 Nov 2011 11:36:00 +0000 CIPD announces that it has partnered with Kenexa as the exclusive sponsor of its Annual Conference and Exhibition (ACE) for the next three years. Labour demand in private sector continues to off-set the sharp fall in demand in the public sector, but not for long, says latest quarterly CIPD/KPMG Labour Market Outlook survey http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/labour-market-outlook.aspx Thu, 5 Aug 2010 15:55:00 +0000 The latest quarterly CIPD/KPMG Labour Market Outlook survey highlight the difference between the public and prite sector recovery Labour market conditions improve for men but public sector recruitment freeze and redundancies push up unemployment for women, says CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/labour-market-conditions.aspx Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:29:00 +0000 John Philpott comments on official labour market statistics published earlier today by the Office for National Statistics. Lack of jobs and poor quality work will test Duncan Smith’s welfare reform vision, says CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/comment-welfare-reform-speech.aspx Thu, 27 May 2010 16:36:00 +0000 John Philpott comments on welfare reform speech. Leading employers highlight how employee well-being programmes drive performance and business success http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/well-being-conference.aspx Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:04:00 +0000 Details about the Well-being for High Performance Conference and Workshop February 2012. Leading technology exhibition provides showcase for HR innovations 15-16 June 2011, HR Software Show, Olympia, London http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/leading-technology-exhibition.aspx Thu, 5 May 2011 17:17:00 +0000 Details of the HR Software Show JUne 2011. Learning and development agenda in UK organisations firmly focused on driving organisational change, says CIPD annual Learning and Talent Development survey http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/learning-development-agenda.aspx Tue, 5 Apr 2011 11:51:00 +0000 Comment on results from the Learning and Talent Development survey. Learning and development funding still taking a hit, with cuts to public sector funding having widespread impact, says CIPD annual survey http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/learning-development-funding.aspx Fri, 1 Apr 2011 12:08:00 +0000 Findings from the 2011 Learning and Talent Development survey. Major CIPD research highlights ten-point plan for driving sustained organisational performance as the economy recovers http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/major-cipd-research-highlights.aspx Thu, 27 Jan 2011 13:20:00 +0000 Ten key insights from the Shaping the Future research to help managers and leaders unlock sustained, long-term performance in their own organisations. Management behaviour key to successful returns to work for long-term sick, says new guidance from BOHRF, the CIPD, Healthy Working Lives and the HSE http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/management-behaviour-key.aspx Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:14:00 +0000 The CIPD and British Occupational Health Research Foundation (BOHRF) report on the key behaviours managers need to support timely and lasting returns to work. Maximising the true value of coaching in challenging economic times involves focusing on key areas of people and business development, says CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/maximising-true-value.aspx Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:20:00 +0000 The report demonstrates the value of coaching and the need to use it to improve performance and build capability. Migration Advisory Committee recommendations on migration limits are rational and sensible, says the CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/migration-advisory-committee.aspx Thu, 18 Nov 2010 16:09:00 +0000 John Philpott comments on the report to government by the Migration Advisory Committee on limits to skilled migrant workers seeking to enter the UK from outside the European Union Minimum wage hikes represent a very real risk with the jobs of thousands of workers – and could hit young job seekers hard, warns CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/nmw-recommendations-response.aspx Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:37:00 +0000 Response to Low Pay Commission's NMW recommendations. More employers struggle to manage risks around how they reward employees, says new CIPD report http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/more-struggle-managing-pay.aspx Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:22:00 +0000 Concerns about the overall effectiveness of the reward package to attract and retain key talent has increased over the past year. More than half of UK workforce unaware of 2012 pension reforms to introduce auto-enrolment, says CIPD quarterly employee survey http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/more-half-uk-workforce.aspx Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:20:00 +0000 The Employee Outlook Focus on Pay and Pensions survey highlights that over half of UK workers are unaware of pension reforms to introduce auto-enrolment. Most people still afraid to disclose a mental health problem to their employer http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/focus-mental-health.aspx Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:35:00 +0000 Results from Employee Outlook - Focus on mental health in the workplace survey and introducing a new guide Managing and Supporting Mental Health at Work - Disclosure Tools for Managers. Nampak Plastics Europe Limted win this year’s CIPD People Management Award http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/nampak-plastics-europe-limted.aspx Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:53:00 +0000 Results of the People Management Awards 2010 National Apprenticeship Week: CIPD unveils detailed guidance for employers to boost quality of apprenticeships for benefit of apprentices, employers and the taxpayer http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/national-apprenticeship-week.aspx Fri, 3 Feb 2012 15:11:00 +0000 New guidance, Apprenticeships that Work, will help employers across the UK ensure that government funding for apprenticeships delivers for employers, individuals and society. New CIPD report demonstrates how organisations can develop an employer brand that links strongly to employee reward http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/employer-brand-reward.aspx Wed, 7 Apr 2010 14:32:00 +0000 Report concludes that integrating employer branding and reward strategy can help to position companies positively for the upturn. New CIPD report designed to help managers pinpoint exactly what employees are engaged with to help boost sustainable organisation performance http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/new-cipd-report-designed-help.aspx Wed, 11 May 2011 16:59:00 +0000 Comment on a new report Locus of Engagement : understanding what employees connect with at work New CIPD report reveals lack of support for line managers to help promote positive careers conversations with employees http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/new-report-reveals.aspx Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:23:00 +0000 Effective career management has a significant role to play in building organisation capability so line manager training to deliver effective career support is vital. New CIPD research highlights the opinions of both investors and the HR profession on human capital measurement and its role in maximising business performance http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/new-cipd-research-highlights.aspx Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:17:00 +0000 Angela Baron comments on the new research report, Human capital reporting: What information counts in the City? New CIPD research programme – Shaping the Future – to reveal the secret to long-term business success as the economy recovers http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/research-shaping-future.aspx Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:35:00 +0000 The first findings of the new research programme Shaping the future. New CIPD research shines a light on the management behaviours that drive employee engagement http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/new-cipd-research-shines.aspx Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:43:00 +0000 Ben Willmott comment on new research Managing Competencies for Enhancing Employee Engagment New CIPD study highlights employees’ views on talent management programmes, uncovering how to get the best from initiatives http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/talent-management-employees-perspective.aspx Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:51:00 +0000 Study examines the issue of talent management from the employee perspective. New CIPD survey shows nearly half the UK workforce is in favour of extending working lives, endorsing Government plans to phase out the Default Retirement Age http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/new-cipd-survey.aspx Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:13:00 +0000 Results from the survey, Employee Outlook: focus on the ageing workforce, and comment by Dianah Worman. New conference demonstrates how HR can increase business focus and success CIPD HR Business Partner Conference, 15-16 March 2012, London http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/hr-business-partner-conference.aspx Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:15:00 +0000 Details about the new HR Business Partner Conference March 2012. New date announced for the CIPD Annual Reward Management Survey and Conference http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/reward-conference-change.aspx Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:10:00 +0000 The CIPD annual Reward Conference is to be moved from its usual February slot to 25 – 26 May in response to industry feedback New flagship CIPD Outlook survey shows HR priorities are at the heart of business challenges, highlighting opportunities to enhance its contribution to sustained performance http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/new-flagship-cipd-outlook.aspx Tue, 9 Nov 2010 17:16:00 +0000 Findings from the first HR Outlook launched at the annual conference and comment by Jackie Orme New guidance highlights importance for employers of managing stress during tough economic times http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/stress-management.aspx Mon, 20 Sep 2010 11:21:00 +0000 a new guide highlights legal risks employers face if they ignore their responsibilities in in managing stress. New meaning to ‘squeezed middle’: CIPD research shows middle managers are under most pressure, have worst work-life balance and least sense of job security. http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/new-meaning-squeezed-middle.aspx Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:24:00 +0000 Findings from the latest Employee Outlook with comment by Ben Willmott New ministers can avoid ‘scars on their backs’ by following new CIPD guide to their first 100 days as leaders of public sector workforce http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/guide-first-100-days.aspx Fri, 28 May 2010 16:42:00 +0000 A guide to the leadership challenges that government ministers will face in their first 100 days. New research and tool from the CIPD reveals the real power of effective communication to engage and motivate employees http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/new-research-tool.aspx Tue, 28 Sep 2010 10:51:00 +0000 Leadership, particularly from senior managers, is crucial if a shared organisational purpose is to be embedded in the working lives of employees. New tribunal statistics show right to request flexible working carries no red tape burden for business http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/new-tribunal-statistics.aspx Thu, 3 Nov 2011 11:32:00 +0000 Analysis of employment tribunal statistics about the right to request flexible working. New, practical ‘change tool’ from the CIPD, designed to help organisations gain confidence to adapt and grow http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/change-tool.aspx Mon, 4 Oct 2010 14:06:00 +0000 The tool is designed to help generalists to cope with a planned disruptive change. NHS sickness absence can be reduced – but thorough review of sickness absence practice and wider public sector people management is needed http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/nhs-absence.aspx Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:32:00 +0000 Response to the post-budget announcement by the Department of Health that it is to save up to £555m by reducing staff sickness absence. No cheer in festive season unemployment figures with private sector jobs growth almost at a standstill http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/unemployment-figures.aspx Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:14:00 +0000 John Philpott comments official labour market statistics for the period August-October 2011 published by the Office for National Statistics. No joy and very little comfort in official pre-Christmas jobs figures, says CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/joy-very-little-comfort.aspx Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:24:00 +0000 John Philpott comments on official labour market statistics for the August-October 2010 quarter published by the Office for National Statistics. North-West organisations highlight the developing role of HR at the CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition in Manchester http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/north-west-organisations.aspx Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:51:00 +0000 Details about the Annual Conference and Exhibition. Official figures show ‘UK jobs market much perkier but still far from in the pink' http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/jobs-market-better.aspx Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:22:00 +0000 CIPD Advisor, John Philpott, find that although the labour market is healthier, things are far from where they were. Opening address to CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition 2011, from CIPD President Gill Rider http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/opening-address-cipd-annual.aspx Tue, 8 Nov 2011 11:27:00 +0000 Provides a transcript of the welcome speech given by Gill Rider at the CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition 2011 in Manchester. Osborne makes right call on National Insurance contributions but immediate spending cut a gamble, says CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/nic-cut-response.aspx Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:42:00 +0000 Response to the announcement that the Conservatives will scrap the 1% rise in NICs planned for April 2011. Overall employment levels set to grow due to private sector hiring surge, says CIPD/KPMG quarterly survey, despite widespread cuts in public sector http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/employment-levels-set-grow.aspx Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:20:00 +0000 Survey signals that the UK’s emergence out of recession is now leading to better job prospects. Pay packets are being hit hard with most employees suffering no pay rise in last six months, shows latest CIPD quarterly Employee Outlook survey http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/pay-packets-are-being-hit.aspx Wed, 3 Aug 2011 10:52:00 +0000 Findings of the summer 2011 Employee Outlook survey Focus on Pay Pay squeeze helps economy create ‘jobs without growth’ http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/pay-squeeze-helps-economy.aspx Wed, 18 May 2011 15:00:00 +0000 John Philpott comments on official labour market statistics published by the Office for National Statistics. People management crisis threatens public service delivery, says CIPD report http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/people-management-crisis-public-sector.aspx Wed, 3 Feb 2010 16:20:00 +0000 A people management crisis on the front line is threatening the quality of public service delivery. Private sector enjoys mini jobs ‘boom’ – but can it last? http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/private-sector-jobs-boom.aspx Wed, 15 Sep 2010 11:47:00 +0000 The private sector has a mini jobs boom in Q2, offsetting a 22,000 drop in public sector jobs. Private sector hiring rush leads to higher demand for migrant labour in private sector, says quarterly jobs survey http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/private-sector-hiring-rush.aspx Thu, 25 Nov 2010 15:00:00 +0000 Gerwyn Davies comments on the latest study on skills, migration and offshoring in the CIPD/KPMG Labour Market Outlook report Private sector in pre-festive season jobs surge but more than 4 in 10 public sector organisations already making redundancies, says CIPD/KPMG quarterly jobs survey http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/private-sector-pre-festive.aspx Mon, 15 Nov 2010 16:46:00 +0000 Findings from the Autumn 2010 Labour Market Outlook survey and comment by John Philpott Proposals to develop shared parental leave entitlement are cautiously welcomed today, says CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/shared-parental-leave.aspx Mon, 17 Jan 2011 14:13:00 +0000 Mike Emmott comments on new proposals on shared parental leave, set out in Nick Clegg’s speech to Demos Public sector cutbacks and only marginal private sector growth continue to have impact on organisations’ ability to reward employees, says annual survey http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/public-sector-cutbacks.aspx Thu, 26 May 2011 11:32:00 +0000 Findings of the annual Reward Survey Public sector job cuts: don’t forget that final toll is set to be 850,000 http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/public-sector-job-cuts.aspx Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:58:00 +0000 The full impact of the Government’s fiscal austerity measures is set to be around 850,000 - almost 15% of the public sector workforce when the government came to power in 2010. Quality of management crucial to lift employee morale and engagement at work, says CIPD, as findings from its quarterly survey highlight salary and job security concerns http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/quality-management-crucial.aspx Thu, 3 Feb 2011 11:14:00 +0000 Ben Willmot comments on results from Employee Outlook Survey winter 2010-2011. Quarterly ‘Employer Focus’ survey on employment legislation reveals thorny issues confronting the new Government on the eve of the Queen’s Speech http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/employment-law-challenge.aspx Mon, 24 May 2010 16:28:00 +0000 Survey shows that employers are not embracing fully the drive to encourage fathers to take more paternity leave. Quarterly CIPD Labour Market Outlook: UK braced for a slow, painful employment contraction while employers hedge their bets http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/quarterly-cipd-labour-market.aspx Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:58:00 +0000 UK employers are scaling back on all employment-related operations because of increasing uncertainty as a result of the eurozone crisis and wider global economic turmoil Quarterly CIPD/KPMG Labour Market Outlook survey highlights employer difficulty in recruiting home-grown talent in line with improvements in UK economy http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/quarterly-cipdkpmg-lmo-survey.aspx Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:56:00 +0000 Survey highlights lack of home-grown skills now there is a slight improvement in th economy. Quarterly CIPD/KPMG survey on the labour market forecasts jobs contraction, with stark sectoral and regional differences http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/quarterly-cipdkpmg-survey.aspx Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:50:00 +0000 Labour Market Outlook summer survey highlights that increasing uncertainty about growth prospects is now affecting hiring intentions particularly in the manufacturing industry Quarterly CIPD/KPMG survey on the labour market shows job creation in private sector is picking up as cuts to public sector continue to bite http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipdkpmg-labour-market-survey.aspx Fri, 11 Feb 2011 11:02:00 +0000 Gerwyn Davies comments on results from the Labour Market Outlook survey for the first quarter 2011. Queen’s Diamond Jubilee: 60 years of Britain at work - more productive, more prosperous, more unequal, more stressed, more workless http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/diamond-jubilee-work-audit.aspx Wed, 1 Feb 2012 10:55:00 +0000 Findings from a special Work Audit report to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee year which looks at how work in Britain has changed since 1952. Questionable merit in watering down unfair dismissals rights http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/questionable-merit-watering.aspx Mon, 3 Oct 2011 15:16:00 +0000 Comments on the Government's expected announcement that the qualifying period for gaining employment protection rights against unfair dismissal will increase to two years. Right cuts, wrong time, says CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/spending-cuts-2010-2011.aspx Mon, 24 May 2010 16:24:00 +0000 John Philpott comments on the £6.24 billion package of public spending cuts for 2010-11. Rise in job satisfaction against backdrop of government spending cuts suggests ‘fixed grin’ has returned to workplace, particularly in public sector, says CIPD survey http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/rise-job-satisfaction-against.aspx Fri, 26 Nov 2010 14:57:00 +0000 Ben Willmott comments on the quarterly Employee Outlook survey. Rise in private sector redundancy intentions contributes to worst employment prospects since the recession http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/rise-private-sector-redundancy.aspx Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:37:00 +0000 Comment by Gerwyn Davies on findings from the Labour Market Outlook winter 2011/12 survey report. Rise in redundancies, fall in vacancies and more claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance signals start of renewed labour market downturn http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/rise-redundancies-fall.aspx Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:33:00 +0000 John Philpott comments on official labour market statistics published by the Office for National Statistics. Rise in self-employed ‘odd jobbers’ keeping the lid on unemployment http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/rise-self-employed.aspx Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:13:00 +0000 Findings from the latest Work Audit report reveals rise is self-employment. Room for both optimism and pessimism in official jobs figures http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/room-for-both-optimism.aspx Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:25:00 +0000 John Philpott comments on official labour market statistics published by the Office for National Statistics. Shortlist revealed for the 2010 CIPD People Management Awards http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/awards-shortlist-2010.aspx Mon, 5 Jul 2010 12:32:00 +0000 CIPD announces shortlist for 2010 People Management Awards Skills strategy recognises critical role of leadership and management in boosting productivity and economic growth, says CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/skills-strategy-recognises.aspx Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:22:00 +0000 Ben Willmott comments on plans by the Government to create a new framework to support better leadership and management across UK plc. Social media and what it means for HR: hot topic for new CIPD Conference Social Media in HR Conference, 7 December 2011, London http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/social-media-means-for-hr.aspx Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:17:00 +0000 Explains how the new CIPD conference, Social Media in HR, will help to demonstrate how HR professionals can incorporate social media across a wide range of HR activities. Software show highlights the role of technology in driving organisational performance http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/software-show-2010.aspx Tue, 1 Jun 2010 16:14:00 +0000 Show will help practitioners get beyond the hype and make informed decisions about the best choices for their organisations. Standstill Britain takes pressure off migrant cap ... for now http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/migrant-cap.aspx Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:10:00 +0000 Response to the Migration Advisory Committee’s call for evidence on how the cap is currently operating Storm clouds gather for public sector employees as job satisfaction plummets, says latest quarterly CIPD Employee Outlook survey http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/public-sector-job-satisfaction.aspx Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:16:00 +0000 Survey suggests that things will get worse for public sector workers before they get better. Stress is number one cause of long-term absence for the first time as job insecurity weighs heavy on the workplace, finds CIPD/Simplyhealth Absence survey http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/stress-number-one-cause-long.aspx Wed, 5 Oct 2011 17:04:00 +0000 Reports the findings of the Development CIPD/Simplyhealth Absence Management survey 2011. Striking public sector workers will quickly lose public sympathy if they cause disruption to essential services, says quarterly CIPD survey of employee attitudes http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/striking-public-sector-worker.aspx Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:55:00 +0000 Findings from the Employee Outlook Focus on Industrial Action survey and comment by Mike Emmott Support for public sector strike action remains limited among employees - but as nationwide strike looms, survey finds attitudes have shifted slightly in last year http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/support-for-public-sector.aspx Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:00:00 +0000 A survey by CIPD reveals that attitudes to unions and public sector strike action have softened slightly in the past 12 months. Surge in key cost of living inflation measure comes at ‘worst possible time for pay bargaining’, says CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/comment-rpi.aspx Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:41:00 +0000 John Philpott comments on RPI figures. Sweeping change in store for learning, training and development, according to annual CIPD survey http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/sweeping-change-store-for-lea.aspx Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:12:00 +0000 Forecases greater integration between coaching, organisational development (OD) and performance management to drive organisational change. Talent Forward: CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition paves the way for next generation talent strategies http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/talent-forward.aspx Mon, 7 Nov 2011 11:25:00 +0000 The launch of the first in a series of six exclusive thought pieces on talent management at the Annual Conference Talent resourcing and retention high priority for organisations in 2010, despite diminishing budgets, says CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/talent-resourcing-survey.aspx Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:38:00 +0000 Survey shows that employers are seeking to balance the books while successfully resourcing talented employees. Temporary migration cap is hampering employers’ ability to hire skilled non-EU workers, says latest CIPD/KPMG labour market survey http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/temporary-migration-cap.aspx Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:41:00 +0000 Gerwin Davies comments on the temporary migration cap and results from the Labour Market Outlook report. The CIPD announces new research partnership with Hays http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-announces-new-research.aspx Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:11:00 +0000 Announcing partnership with Hays, the leading recruiting expert, to launch the 2011 Resourcing and Talent Planning Survey. The CIPD Budget response: jobs, the moratorium on employment regulation for small firms and pension reform http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-budget-response.aspx Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:30:00 +0000 John Philpott's comments on the Budget. The CIPD People Management Awards to celebrate good practice through recession in 2010 http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/people-management-awards-2010.aspx Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:07:00 +0000 Nominations for the 2010 People Management Awards officially open. The CIPD responds to the implications of the Budget for jobs, public sector pay, pensions and the default retirement age http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/emergency-budget-response.aspx Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:43:00 +0000 John Philpott comments on emergency budget. The Government and public sector employers can undermine case for strike action by better communication of public sector benefits http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/government-public-sector-empl.aspx Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:57:00 +0000 Proposed changes to the public sector pension scheme will improve long-term sustainability of the scheme and this needs to be communicated to employees. The on-going need for organisations to evaluate coaching addressed in new guide from the CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/going-need-for-organisations-.aspx Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:00:00 +0000 The guide helps identify and implement successful measures for evaluation, while safe-guarding future coaching initiatives. The tools, techniques and future focus of OD revealed at CIPD conference, helping practitioners deliver sustained organisation performance http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/tools-techniques-future-focus.aspx Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:06:00 +0000 CIPD Organisation Development Conference gives an insight into real-life examples of OD. This year’s CIPD HRD Conference and Exhibition to feature a full focus day on talent management http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-hrd-conference-talent.aspx Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:30:00 +0000 Announcing a one day talent event at the annual HRD Conference and Exhibition Top HR figures join the CIPD as Vice Presidents http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/top-hr-figures-vice-presidents.aspx Tue, 7 Dec 2010 11:38:00 +0000 Appointment at the AGM of three top business leaders who will take up the role of Vice President for three different HR specialisms ‘Truly horrific’ jobs figures evoke memories of ‘Gissa Job’ Britain http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/truly-horrific-jobs-figures.aspx Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:50:00 +0000 Covers Dr John Philpott's comments on official labour market statistics for the period June-August 2011 published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). UK faces ‘job-loss recovery’ as ‘perfect storm’ gathers for economy http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/uk-faces-job-loss-recovery.aspx Wed, 16 Feb 2011 10:49:00 +0000 John Philpott comments on official labour market statistics for the October-December 2010 quarter published by the Office for National Statistics UK jobs market takes a turn for the worse – ‘looks like the only way is up for unemployment’ http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/uk-jobs-market-takes-turn-for.aspx Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:46:00 +0000 John Philpott comments on official labour market statistics for the period April-June 2011 published by the Office for National Statistics. UK learning and development professionals stepping up to the challenge of implementing more tailored, business-focused training while budgets continue to be slashed, says annual CIPD survey http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/learning-development-survey-2010.aspx Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:37:00 +0000 The volatile economic environment is having a huge impact on learning and development according to survey. UK performing relatively poorly in Europe’s jobless league table, says CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/uk-europe-jobless-table.aspx Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:03:00 +0000 Analysis of official Eurostat data finds joblessness in the UK to be relatively high by European Union (EU) standards. UK suffers major ‘jobs and pay crunch’ as headline youth unemployment tops 1 million http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/uk-suffers-major-jobs-pay.aspx Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:16:00 +0000 John Philpott comments on the official labour market statistics for the period July-September 2011. UK workers still feel in grip of economic downturn, especially in the public sector, says CIPD quarterly Employee Outlook survey http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/economic-downturn.aspx Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:45:00 +0000 CIPD quarterly Employee Outlook survey spells out the extent of the effects of the economic downturn. Unemployment figures bring further good economic news – but jobs outlook remains uncertain, says CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/unemployment-figures-bring.aspx Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:45:00 +0000 John Philpott comments on official labour market statistics published by the Office for National Statistics. Weak private sector jobs recovery overwhelmed by public sector redundancies, says CIPD/KPMG quarterly survey, but private sector pay starts to nudge upwards http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/weak-private-sector-jobs.aspx Wed, 18 May 2011 15:14:00 +0000 Comments on results from Labour Market Outlook for first quarter 2011. Winners of the 2010 CIPD Recruitment Marketing Awards announced http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/recruitment-marketing-awards.aspx Thu, 8 Jul 2010 14:56:00 +0000 Winners of the 2010 CIPD Recruitment Marketing Awards announced Women are not being hit harder than men in the UK jobs market http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/women-men-job-stats.aspx Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:36:00 +0000 John Philpott comments in response to widespread misinterpretation of the relative position of men and women in the UK labour market following the release of official figures by the Office for National Statistics. Women do better than men in 2011 jobs market despite public sector cutbacks http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/women-better-men-2011-jobs.aspx Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:49:00 +0000 Highlights from the latest Work Audit Workers will suffer a prolonged New Year hangover – especially the young – despite the UK’s anticipated return to growth, says CIPD quarterly employee survey http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/workers-plummeting-job-satisfaction.aspx Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:48:00 +0000 UK workers report plummeting job satisfaction and falling standards of living, according to Employee outlook survey. Youth contract offers hope of breaking “no experience, no job” cycle – but job supply will be the real challenge, and government will need close eye on deadweight costs http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/youth-contract-offers-hope.aspx Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:52:00 +0000 Employers will welcome incentives to hire young people, and young people will embrace the opportunity to gain experience according to CIPD. Think HR. Think Again: CIPD launches new campaign to change perceptions of HR and attract new talent to profession http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/think-hr.-think-again.aspx Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:20:00 +0000 The CIPD talent campaign aims to attract the brightest and best into HR through ensuring the profession appeals to the leaders of the future. Skills for growth: CIPD urges Government to allow sufficient skilled non-EU workers to enter the UK if post study route to jobs is closed http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/skills-for-growth.aspx Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:42:00 +0000 CIPD supports the recommendation from the Migration Advisory Committee to maintain the current Tier 2 visa limit for skilled non-EU workers. Effective leadership key to successful business, highlights learning and development event CIPD HRD Conference and Exhibition, 25-26 April 2012, London http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/effective-leadership-hrd.aspx Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:50:00 +0000 Highlighting two sessions on leadership at HRD 2012 UK unemployment: the case for optimism http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/uk-unemployment-case-for-optimism.aspx Wed, 29 Feb 2012 09:56:00 +0000 Details of John Philpott's lecture to the Yorkshire HR Director's Forum Effective recruitment through creativity recognised in CIPD Recruitment Marketing Awards: entries now open http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/effective-recruitment.aspx Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:22:00 +0000 Invitation to organisations to enter for the Recruitment Marketing Awards Targeting effective support at NEETs with low qualifications offers the best chances of reducing the most long-term scarring effects of youth unemployment, says CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/targeting-effective-support.aspx Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:30:00 +0000 Katerina Rudiger comments on the Government's proposed £126 million scheme to target 55,000 NEETs. Cut senior leaders some slack: the repair of organisational trust requires a collective responsibility http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cut-senior-leaders-some-slack.aspx Thu, 1 Mar 2012 00:01:00 +0000 Announcing the launch of a new research report Where has all the trust gone? The CIPD calls for end to row over ‘unpaid’ work experience http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/unpaid-work-experience.aspx Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:48:00 +0000 Katerina Rudger comments on recent headlines which associate voluntary unpaid work experience with slave labour. CIPD Law on Tour workshops breakdown the complexities of employment law and provide information on new workplace legislation http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/law-tour-workshops.aspx Thu, 1 Mar 2012 10:54:00 +0000 Announcing the Law on Tour workshops Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) supports launch of new Social Mobility Toolkit by the pan-professions “Professions for Good” campaign http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/social-mobility-toolkit.aspx Fri, 2 Mar 2012 08:30:00 +0000 The CIPD welcomes the launch of the new Social Mobility Toolkit for the Professions researched by Spada on behalf of Professions for Good. Ageing workforce will be essential to meet employment deficit and avoid organisations risking competitive edge http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/ageing-workforce-essential080312.aspx Thu, 8 Mar 2012 00:01:00 +0000 New guidance from the CIPD stresses the need for employers to tap into older workers to plug the impending employment deficit Redundancies since start of jobs recession cost UK employers £28.6 billion http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/redundancies-since-jobs-recession-140312.aspx Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:01 +0000 CIPD’s latest Work Audit report looks at the impact of the jobs recession that began in 2008 on UK employers, workers and the economy as a whole. CIPD opposes proposals to increase the qualifying period for unfair dismissal from one to two years http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-opposes-proposals-unfair-dismissal.aspx Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:08:00 +0000 CIPD opposes proposals to increase the qualifying period for unfair dismissal from one to two years Tougher squeeze on pay and hours underlies ‘mildly encouraging’ jobs figures http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/tougher-squeeze-on-pay-and-hours-140312.aspx Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:31:00 +0000 Dr John Philpott, Chief Economic Adviser at the CIPD comments on official labour market statistics for the period November 2011 – January 2012, published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) Stronger focus on ‘business savvy’ will give HR greater opportunity to challenge the relentless pursuit of short term goals that damage long term success http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/business-savvy-will-give-HR-greater-opportunity-150312.aspx.aspx Thu, 15 Mar 2012 08:00:00 +0000 CIPD is urging HR to deepen its business knowledge and use its unique insight into the interrelationship between people, the organisation and the business. Compensated no-fault dismissals will create perverse disincentive to growth, warns CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/Compensated-no-fault-dismissals-create-disincentive-growth-150312.aspx Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:14:00 +0000 In response to a Government call for evidence, the CIPD is warning that enabling micro firms to dismiss employees without good reason risks creating a perverse barrier to economic growth. CIPD People Management Awards open for entry with two new categories http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/2012-people-management-awards-open-for-entry-160312.aspx Fri, 16 Mar 2012 08:00:00 +0000 The 2012 People Management Awards are now officially open for entries with two new categories. The awards recognise excellence in the field of HR and people management. BUPA, BBC and Unilever to showcase their use of technology at CIPD’s learning and talent development conference http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/bupa-bbc-unilever-showcase-technology-CIPD-HRD-conference.aspx Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:13:00 +0000 BUPA, BBC and Unilever to showcase their use of technology at CIPD’s learning and talent development conference 25-26 April 2012 Budget redraws tax boundaries but economic big picture looks worse http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/budget-redraws-tax-boundaries.aspx Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:58:00 +0000 Budget redraws tax boundaries but economic big picture looks worse Public sector workforce heading for record low as fiscal austerity culls 1 in 7 jobs http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/budget-response-public-sector-workforce-record-low-250312.aspx Sun, 25 Mar 2012 00:01:00 +0000 In a follow-up to the Chancellor’s Budget statement earlier this week John Philpott comments that the latest employment projections from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) show that the public sector workforce is on course to fall to a record low CIPD unveils new Code of Professional Conduct to “raise the bar” of rigorous standards in HR http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-unveils-new-code.aspx Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:00:00 +0000 CIPD unveils a revised Code of Professional Conduct which will be accompanied by modernised complaints and disciplinary procedures. Money talks: speakers from, Rio Tinto, HSBC and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills to debate pay issues at the 2012 CIPD Reward Conference http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/speakers-CIPD-reward-conference-290311.aspx Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:32:00 +0000 Speakers from, Rio Tinto, HSBC and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills to debate pay issues at the 2012 CIPD Reward Conference Weak service sector productivity spells trouble for UK jobs http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/weak-service-sector-productivity-290312.aspx Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:19:00 +0000 Weak service sector productivity spells trouble for UK jobs outlook Two-year freeze on annual limit for non-EU workers allows employers to plan for a sustainable future http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/two-year-freeze-annual-limit-03April2012.aspx Wed, 4 Apr 2012 14:36:00 +0000 Two-year freeze on migration limit welcome - CIPD Speakers from British Airways, ITV and the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games to share learning and talent development advice at HRD 2012 http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/HRD-speakers-2012-100412.aspx Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:44:00 +0000 Speakers from British Airways, ITV and the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games to share learning and talent development advice at HRD 2012 'Madonna generation’ of women aged over 50 defy jobs recession http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/Madonna-generation-women-over-50-defy-recession-180412.aspx Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:00:00 +0000 The latest CIPD report on Labour Survey statistics, reveals that employment rates amongst older women have increased since the start of the jobs recession Sharp rise in number of men working part-time helps cut jobless total http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/sharp-rise-number-men-working-180412.aspx Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:13:00 +0000 Dr John Philpott, Chief Economic Adviser at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), comments as follows on official labour market statistics for the period December 2011 – February 2012 published earlier today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). L&D professionals urged to force change after survey finds employers clinging to outdated methods of training http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/ltd-survey-finds-employers-clinging-outdated-methods-training-250412.aspx Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:01:00 +0000 The CIPD’s annual Learning & Talent Development survey finds that employers are clinging to outdated methods of training. CIPD names AXA PPP healthcare as employee health and well-being online knowledge partner http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-names-axa-ppp-healthcare.aspx Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:30:00 +0000 CIPD names AXA PPP healthcare as employee health and well-being online knowledge partner Organisations slow to employ new advances in science of learning, new report finds http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/organisations-slow-employ-new-advances-science-learning-260412.aspx Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:55:00 +0000 Further findings from the CIPD’s annual Learning and Talent Development Survey finds that organisations are using decades old analysis and techniques CIPD response to Seldon judgement http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-response-seldon-judgement-26042012.aspx Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:46:00 +0000 CIPD responds to Seldon judgement New research finds ‘reality gap’ in the capability of UK plc’s 8 million managers, undermining attempts to boost economic growth http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/reality-gap-capability-UK-8million-managers-030512.aspx Thu, 3 May 2012 00:01:00 +0000 The latest CIPD Employee Outlook finds a mismatch between employees’ view of their managers and managers’ own assessment of their leadership skills. CIPD unveils evidence highlighting the solid business case supporting an extension of right to request flexible working http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-unveils-business-case-flexible-working-080512.aspx Tue, 8 May 2012 14:36:00 +0000 New research finds ‘reality gap’ in the capability of UK plc’s 8 million managers, undermining attempts to boost economic growth Employers more positive on immediate jobs outlook, says CIPD survey http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/employers-more-positive-immediate-jobs-outlook-says-CIPD-survey-140512.aspx Mon, 14 May 2012 00:01:00 +0000 The latest CIPD quarterly Labour Market Outlook reveals a decrease in employers’ intentions to make redundancies, contributing to a more positive outlook for UK employment levels. Reward strategies may be futile if communication does not improve, warns CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/reward-strategies-futile-communication-does-not-improve-150512.aspx Tue, 15 May 2012 00:01:00 +0000 The latest Reward Management survey from the CIPD has found that the majority of employers in the UK could be wasting the money they spend on salaries and benefits by leaving employees in the dark about the true value of the total package. CIPD appoints Peter Cheese as new Chief Executive http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-appoints-new-chief-executive-160512.aspx Wed, 16 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000 CIPD appoints Peter Cheese as new Chief Executive Unemployment falls again but double dip labour market only boosted by ‘part-time odd jobbers’ http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/John-Philpott-ONS-response-160511.aspx Wed, 16 May 2012 11:30:00 +0000 Dr John Philpott, Chief Economic Adviser at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), comments as follows on official labour market statistics CIPD conference offers expert advice on attracting, selecting and retaining skilled talent in a competitive environment http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-conference-offers-expert-18052012.aspx Fri, 18 May 2012 09:47:00 +0000 Three quarters of organisations reported experiencing recruitment challenges in 2011, despite widespread unemployment across the UK. Leading employers back CIPD Learning to Work campaign http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/leading-employers-back-CIPD-learning-work-campaign-210512.aspx Mon, 21 May 2012 00:01:00 +0000 Marks and Spencer, Deloitte, Nestlé, O2 and NHS Employers throw weight behind new CIPD Learning to Work campaign designed to tackle youth unemployment. Employers continuing to struggle to fund wages that keep pace with inflation, new CIPD pay data finds http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/LMO-pay-data-220512.aspx Tue, 22 May 2012 10:11:00 +0000 Employers continuing to struggle to fund wages that keep pace with inflation, new CIPD pay data finds New research reveals why strong engagement scores can spell trouble for organisations http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/Strong-engagement-scores-can-spell-trouble-for-organisations-230512.aspx Wed, 23 May 2012 10:59:00 +0000 High levels of engagement could be damaging for organisations and their employees if one dimensional engagement surveys mask the types of engagement at play within an organisation CIPD Recruitment Marketing Awards: finalists revealed http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/CIPD-recruitment-marketing-awards-finalists-revealed-230512.aspx Wed, 23 May 2012 13:05:00 +0000 CIPD reveals finalists in the Recruitment Marketing Awards. John Philpott announces intention to step down as Chief Economic Adviser at the CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/john-philpott-step-down-chief-economic-adviser-CIPD-250512.aspx Fri, 25 May 2012 14:52:00 +0000 John Philpott, Chief Economic Adviser at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, has today announced his intention to leave the Institute in the autumn More than half employers planning to allow greater flexibility for staff during the Olympics http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/employers-planning-greater-flexibility-during-Olympics-290512.aspx Tue, 29 May 2012 09:47:00 +0000 More than half of employers are making changes to their working practices during the Olympics according to early data from the annual CIPD/Hays Resourcing and Talent Planning survey CIPD welcomes Alan Milburn’s report on social mobility in professions and urges employers to think beyond University graduates http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/CIPD-welcomes-Alan-Milburn-report-social-mobility-professions-300512.aspx Wed, 30 May 2012 10:40:00 +0000 The CIPD has welcomed Alan Milburn’s social mobility report. It is urging employers to think how they can help young people to make the transition from education into work. Norman Lamb MP to discuss future of workplace law at CIPD conference http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/Norman-Lamb-MP-discuss-future-workplace-law-CIPD-conference-310512.aspx Thu, 31 May 2012 11:01:00 +0000 Norman Lamb, the Government’s Minister for Employment Relations, will speak at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)’s annual Employment Law conference Beecroft proposals for compensated no-fault dismissals are objectionable and unnecessary, warns CIPD in response to Government consultation http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/beecroft-compensated-no-fault-dismissals-objectionable-response-government-consultation-070612.aspx Thu, 7 Jun 2012 00:01:01 +0000 In response to the Government’s consultation on no-fault dismissals, the CIPD is urging ministers not do water down employment regulation CIPD to re-run sell-out workshop designed to help HR business partners develop their business savvy and deliver real value in their organisations http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-re-run-sell-out-workshop-060612.aspx Wed, 6 Jun 2012 10:41:00 +0000 The CIPD is to re-run a sell-out interactive HR Business Partner workshop on 29 June 2012. CIPD responds to Government announcement on ‘Settlement Agreements’ http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/CIPD-responds-Government-announcement-Settlement-Agreements.aspx Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:59:00 +0000 CIPD responds to Government announcement on ‘Settlement Agreements’ CIFAS and CIPD launch report on managing and mitigating staff fraud risks http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cifas-cipd-managing-staff-fraud-report-190612.aspx Tue, 19 Jun 2012 09:59:00 +0000 CIFAS and CIPD launch report on managing and mitigating staff fraud risks Public sector employers are struggling to recruit and retain senior staff as cuts bite http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/Public-sector-employers-struggling-recruit-retain-senior-staff-cuts-bite-200612.aspx Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:01:00 +0000 Public sector organisations face increased problems in recruiting and retaining staff according to the 2012 CIPD/Hays Resourcing and Talent Planning survey Fall in unemployment and rise in private sector employment is good news, but CIPD warns rise in ‘odd jobbing’ self-employment may be masking signs of trouble ahead http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/Labour-Market-Outlook-200612.aspx Wed, 20 Jun 2012 13:32:00 +0000 CIPD warns rise in ‘odd jobbing’ self-employment may be masking signs of trouble ahead Size doesn't matter: CIPD research among SMEs reveals how good people management is a crucial ingredient for growth in organisations large and small http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/size-doesnt-matter-cipd-research-reveals-21June2012.aspx Thu, 21 Jun 2012 11:08:00 +0000 HR has a vital role to play in driving long-term performance in SMEs according to CIPD's research report Sustainable organisation performance through HR in SMEs. CIPD responds to Ed Miliband’s migration speech - No quick fixes: Culture change required to boost employability and opportunities for young people http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/CIPD-responds-Ed-Miliband-migration-speech-culture-change-required-220612.aspx Fri, 22 Jun 2012 13:37:00 +0000 CIPD responds to Ed Miliband’s migration speech - No quick fixes: Culture change required to boost employability and opportunities for young people CIPD and KPMG partner to launch online guide to pensions auto-enrolment http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/CIPD-KPMG-partner-launch-online-guide-pensions-auto-enrolment-040712.aspx Wed, 4 Jul 2012 09:43:00 +0000 The CIPD and KPMG pension auto-enrolment guide is the first in a series of online tools designed to provide up to date pensions advice for HR professionals and employers CIPD People Management Awards: finalists revealed http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/CIPD-People-Management-Awards-finalists-revealed-040712.aspx Wed, 4 Jul 2012 11:15:00 +0000 The 2012 finalists for the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) People Management Awards have been announced after judges considered a record number of entries for the Awards HR needs to be at the heart of public services transformation to ensure step change in the quality of delivery http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/HR-needs-heart-public-services-transformation-ensure-step-change-quality-delivery-050712.aspx Thu, 5 Jul 2012 00:15:00 +0000 A CIPD report, Boosting HR performance in the Irish public sector, highlights the importance of organisations building the people management skills required in order to lead, support and embed changes in behaviour New stress management tool holds up a mirror to poor managers http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/new-stress-management-tool-hold-mirror-poor-managers-090712.aspx Mon, 9 Jul 2012 09:34:00 +0000 The CIPD has launched a free stress management tool for managers developed with the Health and Safety Executive Scottish Government scoop three awards at the 2012 CIPD Recruitment Marketing Awards http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/Scottish-Government-scoop-three-awards-CIPD-Recruitment-Marketing-Awards-120712.aspx Thu, 12 Jul 2012 09:58:00 +0000 The winners of the 2012 CIPD Recruitment Marketing Awards are announced Rise in employment defies economic gravity http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/Rise-employment-defies-economic-gravity-180712.aspx Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:49:00 +0000 CIPD comments on the latest ONS labour market statistics Corporate scandals are eroding trust in senior leaders and will have a damaging impact on employee engagement, warns CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/corporate-scandals-eroding-trust-senior-leaders-having-damaging-impact-employee-engagement-230712.aspx Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:01:00 +0000 The CIPD’s Quarterly Employee Outlook has revealed that corporate scandals are damaging trust in senior leaders and will have a damaging effect on employee engagement in the workplace More than half of employees face financial struggles and three quarters report lack of advice in the workplace http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/Half-employees-face-financial-struggles-lack-advice-workplace-020812.aspx Thu, 2 Aug 2012 00:05:00 +0000 CIPD launches new guidance to help employers improve financial awareness and help prevent their workforces from being pre-occupied with financial worries Quarterly Labour Market Outlook explains gravity defying labour market http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/quarterly-labour-market-outlook-explains-gravity-defying-labour-market-130812.aspx Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:05:00 +0000 Latest CIPD quarterly Labour Market Outlook reveals that 1 in 3 firms are maintaining staff levels higher than they need in order to avoid losing skills Continued growth in employment masks some fault lines, warns CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/continued-growth-employment-masks-fault-lines-150812.aspx Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:09:00 +0000 CIPD response to latest ONS employment figures CIPD 's ACE will highlight lessons learnt from the London Olympics http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-annual-conference-exhibition-2012-highlight-hr-role-in-leading-change-london-olympics-220812.aspx Wed, 22 Aug 2012 08:00:00 +0000 Jean Tomlin, HR Director for London 2012, will share lessons learned from the London 2012 Olympics with delegates attending the CIPD’s Annual Conference and Exhibition in Manchester this November. Law on Tour workshops help employers navigate changes in regulation relating to performance management, unfair dismissals and employment tribunals http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/law-tour-workshops-help-employers-navigate-changes-regulation-performance-management-unfair-dismissals-employment-tribunals-230812.aspx Thu, 23 Aug 2012 11:10:00 +0000 CIPD Law on Tour workshops help employers navigate changes in regulation relating to performance management, unfair dismissals and employment tribunals CIPD conference highlights how performance management systems can be used to improve employee engagement as less than four in ten reports being engaged at work http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/CIPD-conference-highlights-performance-management-systems-improve-employee-engagement-310812.aspx Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:00:00 +0000 CIPD Performance Management Conference will help employers manage, measure and improve performance within their organisations CIPD and Skills CFA launch new Higher Apprenticeship in Human Resource Management to broaden access to careers in business http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-launch-new-higher-apprenticeship-human-resource-management-broaden-access-careers-business-050912.aspx Thu, 6 Sep 2012 09:00:00 +0000 CIPD in conjunction with Skills CFA launch a new Higher Apprenticeship in Human Resource Management to broaden access to careers in business The days of sheep-dip leadership and management training are over, claims CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/days-sheep-dip-leadership-management-training-over-claims-cipd-100912.aspx Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:50:00 +0000 CIPD Perspectives on leadership in 2012: Implications for HR research report reveals the need for a new breed of leadership Static employment picture masks continuing changes to the labour market http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/static-employment-pictures-masks-radical-changes-labour-market-120912.aspx Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:00:00 +0000 CIPD responds to September 2012 ONS employment figures CIPD welcomes death of no-fault dismissal proposals but cautions that alternative plans to make it easier to fire workers risk undermining good performance management practices http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-welcomes-death-fault-dismissal-140912.aspx Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:07:00 +0000 CIPD welcomes death of no-fault dismissal proposals but cautions that alternative plans to make it easier to fire workers risk undermining good performance management practices Employers need more encouragement and support to take on young people and reverse the youth unemployment trend http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/employers-encouragement-support-young-people-reverse-youth-unemployment-190912.aspx Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:01:00 +0000 New research from the CIPD’s Learning to Work campaign highlights the business case for employer investment in young people. CIPD to open up its HR Profession Map to support HR capability building for the entire profession http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-opens-hr-profession-map-support-hr-capability-building-entire-profession-240912.aspx Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:00:00 +0000 The CIPD has announced plans to make its HR Profession Map, which sets out global standards for the HR profession, freely available to the entire HR community. New tool for achieving sustainable organisation performance through HR in SMEs goes live http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/new-tool-achieving-sustainable-organisation-performance-through-hr-smes-goes-live-260912.aspx Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:00:00 +0000 CIPD offers tips for HR professionals working in SMEs via practical tool and 2012 annual conference programme Reward professionals must get auto-enrolment right http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/reward-professionals-must-get-auto-enrolment-right-defuse-ticking-pensions-time-bomb-011012.aspx Mon, 1 Oct 2012 09:00:00 +0000 The CIPD welcomes the start of statutory pensions auto-enrolment. The challenges, opportunities and lessons learned will be discussed at the CIPD’s Annual Conference and Exhibition in Manchester this November CIPD welcomes proposals to help businesses tap into the ‘forgotten 50 per cent’ http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/CIPD-welcomes-proposals-help-businesses-tap-forgotten-50-percent-021012.aspx Tue, 2 Oct 2012 15:13:00 +0000 CIPD welcomes proposals to give employers more control over the development of apprenticeships and vocational training programmes Hierarchical approach to talent and innovation risks stifling creativity, slowing growth and contributing to a regional “talent drain” in Asia http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/hierarchical-approach-talent-innovation-risks-stifling-creativity-asia-081012.aspx Mon, 8 Oct 2012 08:30:00 +0000 The CIPD's Learning, talent and innovation in Asia survey finds that Asian firms are prioritising creativity and innovation but adopting an overly hierarchical approach. Share ownership no substitute for employment rights and good people management http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/share-ownership-no-substitute-employment-rights-good-people-management-081012.aspx Mon, 8 Oct 2012 15:56:00 +0000 The CIPD has rejected proposals by George Osborne to substitute employment rights for share ownership for new owner-employees. Fall in absence levels could be masking deeper problems in the workplace http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/fall-absence-levels-could-masking-deeper-problems-workplace-091012.aspx Tue, 9 Oct 2012 07:00:00 +0000 CIPD/Simplyhealth 2012 Absence Management Survey reveals latest employee absence levels CIPD responds to KPMG International report on ‘Rethinking HR for a Changing World’ http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-responds-kpmg-international-report-rethinking-hr-changing-world-151012.aspx Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:55:00 +0000 CIPD responds to KPMG International report on ‘Rethinking HR for a Changing World’ Strengthening labour market polarised by growing tail of long-term unemployed http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/strengthening-labour-market-polarised-growing-tail-long-term-unemployed-171012.aspx Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:35:00 +0000 CIPD responds to October 2012 ONS employment figures RSA engages in success at the 2012 CIPD People Management Awards http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/rsa-engages-success-2012-cipd-people-management-awards.aspx Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:30:00 +0000 Winners of the 2012 CIPD People Management Awards announced HR excellence of London 2012 organisers recognised via CIPD special achievement award http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/hr-excellence-london-2012-organisers-recognised-cipd-special-achievement-award-181012.aspx Thu, 18 Oct 2012 01:00:00 +0000 London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Pralympic Games (LOCOG) receive CIPD Special Achievement Award As budgets are stretched the CIPD launches new online resources for L&D professionals http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/budgets-stretched-cipd-launches-new-online-resources-ld-professionals-191012.aspx Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:05:00 +0000 CIPD launches ToolClicks, a new online resource for learning and development professionals Employers warned not to be complacent in the talent battle as CIPD’s reward risk survey finds increasing pension costs are now a bigger concern than attraction and retention http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/employers-warned-complacent-talent-battle-cipd-reward-risk-survey-increasing-pension-costs-bigger-concern-attraction-221012.aspx Mon, 22 Oct 2012 08:00:00 +0000 The CIPD's Reward risk survey reveals that ‘attraction and retention of key employees’ has fallen out of the top ten list of concerns, while ‘increasing pensions costs’ has crept in to the top ten for the first time. Government’s flagship employment programme gets off to a promising start, but low employer awareness is hindering progress http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/government-flagship-employment-programme-promising-start-low-employer-awareness-hindering-progress-251012.aspx Thu, 1 Nov 2012 00:01:00 +0000 The CIPD's Labour Market Outlook Focus report has found that the Government's Work Programme is making good progress in helping the long term unemployed back into work but awareness and understanding amongst employers is still too low. Industrial conflict isn’t all about strikes, says CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/industrial-conflict-isnt-all-about-strikes-cipd-021112.aspx Fri, 2 Nov 2012 11:25:00 +0000 CIPD release report on managing employee relations in difficult times Two fifths of employees don’t believe business values are worth the paper they are written on http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/Two-fifths-employees-dont-believe-business-values-worth-paper-written-061112.aspx Tue, 6 Nov 2012 00:01:00 +0000 The CIPD's quarterly Employee Outlook finds that behaviours that go against organisational values are going unpunished or even rewarded. Peter Cheese uses first address to Annual Conference to set out ambitious new “broader purpose for HR” as he hails “most interesting time to be in HR” http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/peter-cheese-uses-first-address-annual-conference-ambitious-broader-purpose-hr-061112.aspx Tue, 6 Nov 2012 10:47:00 +0000 Peter Cheese delivers first speech to the CIPD annual conference in role as CEO CIPD Annual Conference: Management is a busted flush, says Gary Hamel - HR must help kill bureaucracy and encourage greater innovation within organisations http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/CIPD-annual-conference-management-busted-flush-gary-hamel-hr-must-kill-bureaucracy-encourage-greater-innovation-061112.aspx Tue, 6 Nov 2012 12:38:00 +0000 Review of Gary Hamel's keynote speech on innovation at the CIPD's annual conference CIPD Annual Conference: Minister for Employment Relations restates Government’s commitment to helping young people develop the skills businesses need http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/minister-employment-relations-restates-government-commitment-helping-young-people-develop-skills-businesses-need-07112.aspx Wed, 7 Nov 2012 16:15:00 +0000 Minster for Employment Relations, Jo Swinson, restates Government commitment to apprenticeships at the CIPD annual conference in a keynote panel discussion on building the workforces of tomorrow CIPD Annual Conference: Employers in Asia are engaged in an unsustainable bidding war on salary as recruitment and retention difficulties mount http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/employers-asia-engaged-unsustainable-bidding-war-salary-recruitment-retention-difficulties-mount-081112.aspx Thu, 8 Nov 2012 08:30:00 +0000 CIPD's Talent, Resourcing and Retention in Asia survey report launched at its annual conference in Manchester. Employment outlook remains positive for the rest of the year http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/employment-outlook-remains-positive-rest-year-121112.aspx Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:01:00 +0000 The CIPD's quaterly Labour Market Outlook shows that net employment intentions remain positive for the third sector but reveals a decline in private sector hiring intentions. Extension of flexible working rights is good for business http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/extension-flexible-working-rights-more-flexible-parental-leave-good-business-131112.aspx Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:46:00 +0000 The CIPD welcomes Government plans to extend the right to request flexible working to all employees Continued fall in unemployment driven by employers’ focus on labour costs, says CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/continued-fall-unemployment-driven-employers-focus-labour-costs-141112.aspx Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:28:00 +0000 Gerwyn Davies, Labour Market Adviser at the CIPD, responds to the latest unemployment statistics from the ONS. ‘Email is dead’ - discover how social media is changing the way we interact, communicate and learn http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/email-is-dead-discover--social-media-changing-interact-communicate-learn-151112.aspx Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:56:00 +0000 At a time when email is dead in some organisations, the CIPD Social Media in HR conference will explore how HR professionals are using social media to create a more connected and engaged workforce. Further funding for employer ownership of training will help burst the skills bubble, says CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/further-funding-employer-ownership-training-help-burst-skills-bubble-201112.aspx Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:01 +0000 Peter Cheese welcomes Skills Minister's pledge for further funding for employer ownership of training and skills development Number of employees enrolled in workplace pension schemes could increase up to 82%, but many employers remain blasé about the opportunities and threats http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/number-employees-enrolled-workplace-pension-schemes-increase-many-employers-remain-blase-about-opportunities-threats-21112.aspx Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:01:00 +0000 The CIPD Labour Market Outlook Focus on Pensions auto-enrolment finds that employers are aware of their requirements to auto-enrol staff into a pension scheme, but only half have looked beyond legal compliance CIPD questions effectiveness of proposals on ending the employment relationship http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-questions-effectiveness-proposals-ending-employment-relationship-231112.aspx Fri, 23 Nov 2012 00:01:00 +0000 The CIPD has questioned the effectivness of proposals to introduce settlement agreements, designed to make it easier for employers to dismiss poorly performing staff. CIPD responds to Richard Review of Apprenticeships http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-responds-to-richard-review-apprenticeships-271112.aspx Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:50:00 +0000 Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development research amongst employers supports the conclusions of the Richard Review of Apprenticeships A radical overhaul of public service delivery can’t happen overnight and depends on new type of leadership, warns CIPD and PPMA http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/radical-engineering-public-service-delivery-cant-happen-overnight-depends-new-type-leadership-281112.aspx Wed, 28 Nov 2012 08:00:00 +0000 New research from the CIPD and PPMA explores how chief executives and HR directors in a range of local service organisations are leading efforts to transform service delivery in line with the Government’s localism agenda CIPD appoints Mark Beatson as Chief Economist http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-appoints-mark-beatson-chief-economist-291112.aspx Thu, 29 Nov 2012 11:12:00 +0000 Mark Beatson joins the CIPD as its new Chief Economist with a wealth of experience, including two years working at FTI Consulting and prior to that a career as a civil service economist CIPD elects two new Vice Presidents http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-elects-two-new-vps-041212.aspx Tue, 4 Dec 2012 12:00:00 +0000 The CIPD has elected two new vice presidents at its AGM. Janet Cooper has been elected as Vice-President, Performance & Reward. Deborah Baker was elected as Vice-President, Organisation, Resourcing & Talent Planning. Employers are ‘missing a trick’ if they fail to offer flexibility to older workers, according to CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/employers-missing-trick-fail-offer-flexibility-older-workers-according-cipd-041212.aspx Tue, 4 Dec 2012 13:41:00 +0000 Dianah Worman, CIPD Diversity Adviser gives evidence to House of Lords Public Service and Demographic Change Select Committee on subject of older workers Road to recovery hinges on UK’s flexible labour market, says CIPD Chief Executive http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/road-recovery-hinges-flexible-labour-market-cipd-chief-executive-051212.aspx Wed, 5 Dec 2012 15:17:00 +0000 CIPD responds to the Chancellor's 2012 Autumn Statement Risk that growth is being hampered by teams that don’t reflect the diverse customer base of modern business http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/risk-growth-hampered-teams-dont-reflect-diverse-customer-base-modern-business-061212.aspx Thu, 6 Dec 2012 11:30:00 +0000 CIPD and Bernard Hodes produce research around diversity and inclusion alongside a practical guide for employers Employment continues to grow accompanied by a welcome reduction in youth unemployment http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/employment-continues-grow-accompanied-welcome-reduction-youth-unemployment-121212.aspx Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:14:00 +0000 CIPD responds to December ONS employment figures Mediocre managers who ‘fly under the radar’ are just as damaging as the David Brents of this world, says CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/mediocre-managers-fly-under-radar-damaging-david-brents-world-cipd-131212.aspx Fri, 14 Dec 2012 07:00:00 +0000 CIPD research on Managing for sustainable employee engagement, pinpoints how managers need to behave to get the best out of people, by both engaging employees and preventing and managing stress 2012’s ‘jobs enigma’ offers few clues to likely 2013 employment trends – but a flexible labour market should see employment continue to grow http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/jobs-enigma-offers-few-clues-employment-trends-281212.aspx Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:01:00 +0000 In the CIPD's annual barometer, Chief Economist Mark Beatson predicts continued growth in employment for 2013 and offers his thoughts on the enigma surrounding the labour market and GDP in 2012. Employee engagement can and should be used to drive growth http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/employee-engagement-can-should-used-drive-growth-according-cipd-040113.aspx Fri, 4 Jan 2013 10:54:00 +0000 CIPD 2013 Employee Engagement Conference, in partnership with Hay Group Insight Business leaders want HR Business Partners who are not afraid to challenge them http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/business-leaders-want-hr-business-partners-not-afraid-challenge-them-110113.aspx Fri, 11 Jan 2013 08:00:00 +0000 CIPD HR Business Partner Conference takes place 13-14 February in London Winners and losers debate misses point, says CIPD; the simplicity and clarity of the flat-rate pension will encourage more workers to save for their retirement http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/winners-losers-debate-misses-point-simplicity-clarity-flat-rate-pension-encourage-workers-save-retirement.aspx Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:02:00 +0000 CIPD welcomes flat rate pension Majority of public sector employees have reservations about performance related pay http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/majority-public-sector-employees-reservations-performance-related-pay-160113.aspx Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:01:00 +0000 The CIPD employee attitudes to pay survey finds that public sector workers have reservations about performance related pay. Acas guidance will help ensure settlement agreements don’t undermine good management practice, says CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/acas-guidance-ensure-settlement-agreements-dont-undermine-good-management-practice-170113.aspx Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:02:00 +0000 In response to the Government's consultation on ending the employment relationship, the CIPD has welcomed the move to introduce Acas guidance for entering into settlement agreements CIPD welcomes Government’s commitment to reducing long term sickness absence http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-welcomes-government-commitment-reducing-long-term-sickness-absence-170113.aspx Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:28:00 +0000 CIPD welcomes Government's response to the Independent Sickness Absence review Business leaders and HR are united on short term priorities but different things keep them awake at night http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/business-leaders-HR-united-short-term-priorities-different-things-keep-awake-night-220113.aspx Tue, 22 Jan 2013 09:15:00 +0000 The CIPD's HR Outlook survey has found that business and HR leaders share the same short term priorities but different things keep them awake at night about the longer term. Poor careers advice is leading to skills mismatch http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/poor-careers-advice-leading-skills-mismatch-230113.aspx Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:15:00 +0000 CIPD responds to Education Select Committee inquiry into careers guidance for young people Strong jobs growth leads to a reduction in unemployment but young people are not benefitting http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/strong-jobs-growth-leads-reduction-unemployment-young-people-not-benefitting.aspx Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:05:00 +0000 CIPD Chief Economist Mark Beatson comments on the monthly labour market statistics from the ONS, warning that youth unemployment is still rising despite overall reduction in unemployment. Is data the holy grail for HR professionals seeking to influence business decisions? http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/data-holy-grail-hr-professionals-influence-business-decisions-240113.aspx Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:19:00 +0000 CIPD HR Analytics Conference and Workshop will take place in London on 19 and 20 March 2013. Growing skills mismatches can’t be addressed by schools and qualifications alone: L&D has critical role in driving lifelong learning http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/growing-skills-mismatches-cant-addressed-schools-qualifications-300113.aspx Thu, 31 Jan 2013 10:17:00 +0000 CIPD announces programme for HRD conference and exhibition - the annual learning and development event - at Olympia on 24-25 April 2013 Opportunity for HR to step up and become the ‘mirror of conscience’ the business needs to embed corporate responsibility http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/opportunity-hr-become-mirror-business-needs-embed-corporate-responsibility-010213.aspx Fri, 1 Feb 2013 08:00:00 +0000 CIPD publish research report on the role of HR in corporate responsibility Could social media be the key to building your future talent pipeline? http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/could-social-media-key-building-future-talent-pipeline-050213.aspx Tue, 5 Feb 2013 08:30:00 +0000 The CIPD’s Social Media and Recruitment conference will explore the ways in which organisations are using social networks to engage with active and passive job seekers, to broaden their talent pool and improve their employer brand. New CIPD research reveals the lessons businesses and public service providers can learn from Mid Staffs NHS Foundation Trust failings http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/research-reveals-lessons-businesses-public-service-providers-learn-mid-staffs-failings.aspx Thu, 7 Feb 2013 00:01:00 +0000 The CIPD's Employee Outlook survey reveals the lessons about employee voice that businesses and public service providers can learn from the failings at the Mid Staffs NHS Foundation Trust. Mediation is most effective when it is part of a wider approach to people management http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/mediation-most-effective-when-part-wider-approach-people-management-140213.aspx Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:38:00 +0000 CIPD and ACAS launch up to date information on mediation Employment set to continue to rise despite stalling economic growth http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/employment-continue-rise-despite-stalling-economic-growth-180213.aspx Mon, 18 Feb 2013 06:00:00 +0000 CIPD/SuccessFactors Winter 2013 Labour Market Outlook report End-of-year jobs rush offset by pay squeeze http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/end-year-jobs-offset-by-pay-squeeze-200213.aspx Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:52:00 +0000 CIPD responds to October-December 2012 ONS employment figures Don’t just criticise the Work Programme, encourage more employers to take it up, CIPD tells MPs http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/dont-jus-criticse-work-programme-cipd-mps-210213.aspx Fri, 22 Feb 2013 06:00:00 +0000 CIPD responds to House of Commons Public Accounts Committee report on the Work Programme CIPD Recruitment Marketing Awards open for entry with new category for Best Use of Mobile http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/recruitment-marketing-awards-open-new-best-use-mobile-280213.aspx Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:00:00 +0000 CIPD 2013 Recruitment Marketing Awards open for entry NHS is taking steps in the right direction to improve staff engagement and patient care but employee consultation and communication remains a challenge http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/nhs-taking-steps-improve-staff-engagement-patient-care-280213.aspx Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:00:00 +0000 CIPD and HPMA respond to NHS staff survey Apprenticeships remain poor relation to university education, say working parents http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/apprenticeships-remain-poor-relation-university-education-working-parents-110313.aspx Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:15:00 +0000 CIPD calls for improved careers guidance to challenge perception that apprenticeships are mostly relevant to blue collar careers CIPD People Management Awards open for entry with four new categories http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-people-management-awards-open-entry-four-new-categories-130313.aspx Wed, 13 Mar 2013 08:30:00 +0000 CIPD 2013 People Management Awards open to all types of organisations, regardless of size or sector Employers need to think outside the box when considering which roles apprentices might fill http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/employers-need-think-outside-box-considering-roles-apprentices-might-fill-140313.aspx Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:15:00 +0000 CIPD welcomes the range of measures introduced by Government in response to the Richard Review of Apprenticeships CIPD report suggests rise in share of low-skilled migrant labour from EU is not simply due to ‘work ethic’ or ‘skills’ http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-report-suggest-rise-share-low-skilled-migrant-labour-140313.aspx Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:00:00 +0000 CIPD publish The State of Migration:Employing Migrant Workers report Employment is on the rise again, but young people continue to miss out http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/employment-rise-again-young-people-continue-miss-out-200313.aspx Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:23:00 +0000 CIPD responds to March 2013 ONS employment figures New CIPD Budget response: economic outlook remains challenging, but measures to encourage job creation and retention are welcomed http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/economic-outlook-remains-challenging-measures-encourage-job-creation-retention-200313.aspx Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:46:00 +0000 The CIPD responds to the Chancellor's budget and welcomes measures to encourage job creation and retention Cultures of openness and collaboration require new approach to employee relations, finds CIPD research http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cultures-openness-collaboration-require-new-approach-employee-relations.aspx Fri, 22 Mar 2013 08:30:00 +0000 New CIPD research launched at the LSE's annual Voice and Value conference has found that a resistance to change and lack of social media savvy amongst senior leaders is holding organisations back from rebuilding trust and fostering cultures of openness, collaboration and innovation. Balancing the pay equation: organisational values as important as commercial vision when creating reward strategies http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/balancing-the-pay-equation-150413.aspx Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:47:00 +0000 CIPD 2013 Reward Conference CIPD welcomes increase to the national minimum wage http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-welcomes-increase-national-minimum-wage-150413.aspx Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:18:00 +0000 CIPD responds to announcement to increase the minimum wage Jobs growth comes to a halt, so an expanding labour force means higher unemployment http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/jobs-growth-comes-halt-expanding-labour-force-means-higher-unemployment-170413.aspx Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:51:00 +0000 Mark Beatson, chief economist at the CIPD, comments on the latest Labour Market Statistics from the ONS. Three local councils prove that innovation in the public sector goes beyond doing ‘more for less’ http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/three-local-councils-prove-innovation-public-sector-beyond-more-for-less-170413.aspx Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:58:00 +0000 The key to delivering a more innovative approach to service delivery is unlocking the potential of social CIPD research on HR and its role in innovation, written in collaboration with researchers at the University of Bath, highlights how three local governments have unlocked social capital. UK businesses are yet to realise the full potential of modern technology to develop their workforce http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/uk-businesses-full-potential-modern-technology-develop-workforce-240413.aspx Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:01:00 +0000 The latest CIPD/Cornerstone OnDemand Learning and Talent Development survey 2013 tracks changes in workplace learning and development (L&D) practices. HRD 2013: Favoured LandD practices could be thwarting innovation, warns CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/hrd2013-favoured-LD-practices-could-thwarting-innovation-250413.aspx Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:00:00 +0000 New research by the CIPD and University of Bath, looking at the role of HR and L&D in innovation, has found that favoured L&D practices could be thwarting innovation. Employers are from Mars, young people are from Venus http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/employers-from-mars-young-people-venus-250413.aspx Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:04:00 +0000 CIPD research reveals mismatch between employers' expectations of young people during the recruitment process and young people's understanding of what is expected of them. CIPD’s first conference dedicated to HR in SMEs sells out http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/CIPD-first-conference-dedicated-HR-SMEs-sells-out-300413.aspx Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:00:00 +0000 CIPD’s first dedicated conference for those responsible for HR within small and medium sized organisations. Voluntary sector sees jump in employee engagement scores despite prolonged job insecurity http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/Voluntary-sector-sees-jump-employee-engagement-scores-080513.aspx.aspx Wed, 8 May 2013 00:01:00 +0000 Voluntary sector workers are most engaged at work reports the quarterly CIPD Employee Outlook Employment growth set to continue, but labour market is a ‘battleground’ for job seekers http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/employment-growth-labour-market-battleground-jobs.aspx Mon, 13 May 2013 00:01:00 +0000 CIPD Labour Market Outlook reports fifth consecutive quarter of jobs growth, but jobs market is a battleground with 45 applicants applying for every low-skilled job particularly for those with less experience, skills or qualifications. Stalling employment growth maintains ‘battleground’ for jobseekers http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/stalling-employment-battleground-jobseekers-150513.aspx Wed, 15 May 2013 11:45:00 +0000 Gerwyn Davies, Labour Market Adviser at the CIPD, comments on the latest Labour Market Statistics from the ONS. The 2013 CIPD Recruitment Marketing Awards: finalists revealed http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/CIPD-recruitment-marketing-awards-finalists.aspx Thu, 16 May 2013 11:00:00 +0000 CIPD 2013 Recruitment Marketing Awards (RMAs) has revealed finalists. Allowing working parents to share responsibility for childcare will help create more equal and diverse workforces, but the devil is in the detail http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/allowing-working-parents-share-responsibility-childcare-create-equal-diverse-workforces-devil-detail-170513.aspx Fri, 17 May 2013 08:00:00 +0000 In response to the Government’s consultation on Shared Parental Leave, the CIPD has warned that the devil is in the detail when it comes to administering the new rules. Businesses must learn to buck the trend in declining job satisfaction http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/businesses-must-learn-buck-trend-declining-job-satisfaction-200513.aspx Mon, 20 May 2013 11:26:00 +0000 The CIPD responds to the 2012 Skills and Employment Survey with evidence of how businesses and public sector organisations could learn from the voluntary sector to boost employee engagement Pay budgets are on the rise, with a greater emphasis on performance-related bonuses http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/pay-budgets-rise-emphasis-performance-bonuses-230513.aspx Thu, 23 May 2013 00:01:00 +0000 Organisations are set to increase pay and benefits budgets in 2013 as employers shift towards variable pay - finds CIPD Reward Management survey. Employment Relations Minister Jo Swinson MP will discuss biggest shake up of employment law in a generation http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/employment-relations-minister-jo-swinson-to-discuss-biggest-shakeup-employment-law-generation-290513.aspx Wed, 29 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000 Employment Relations Minister Jo Swinson MP to address annual CIPD Employment Law Conference, which will debate impact of the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act School students need business inspiration, says CIPD http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/school-students-need-business-inspiration-040613.aspx Tue, 4 Jun 2013 08:30:28 +0000 The CIPD is working with the Education and Employers Taskforce on the Inspiring the Future initiative to get HR professionals to volunteer to go into schools to help young people to become more work ready. Better careers provision in schools is urgently needed http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/better-careers-provisions-schools-urgently-needed-050613.aspx Wed, 5 Jun 2013 11:00:32 +0000 CIPD responds to National Careers Council report into careers provision for young people. Perceptions of excessive reward and concern over short term cultures still prevailing within the UK’s financial sector http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/perceptions-excessive-reward-concern%20-over-short-term-cultures-still-prevailing-within-uk-financial-sector-060613.aspx Thu, 6 Jun 2013 00:01:00 +0000 An Employee Outlook Focus report from the CIPD shows much more work needs to be done to rebuild trust in the city CIPD Centenary: HR leaders reflect on the future of HR and the world of work http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-centenary-hr-leaders-reflect-future-hr-world-work.aspx Thu, 6 Jun 2013 08:30:00 +0000 To mark its centenary, the CIPD has published a series of perspectives on the shifting work and workplace challenges and opportunities that will shape business and working lives for the next 100 years. Official statistics show it is still slow going in the labour market – but competition for skills and talent look set to intensify as economy shows signs of life http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/official-stats-slow-labour-market-competition-talent-intensify.aspx Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:05:00 +0000 CIPD response to Labour Market Statistics from ONS. CIPD appoints new Deputy Chief Executive – Charged with helping lead delivery of ambition to champion better work and working lives http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/cipd-appoints-new-deputy-chief-executive-charged-helping-lead-delivery-ambition-champion-better-work-working-lives-170613.aspx Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:00:00 +0000 The CIPD has today announced the appointment of Susannah Clements as its new Deputy Chief Executive. Finalists revealed for CIPD People Management Awards http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/CIPD-people-management-awards-finalists-180613.aspx Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:30:00 +0000 CIPD People Management Awards 2013 finalists announced. War for talent increases threefold as labour turnover slows down http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/war-talent-increases-threefold-labour-turnover-slows-down-190613.aspx Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:01:00 +0000 The CIPD/Hays Resourcing and Talent Planning Survey 2013 has found that the war for well-qualified talent has risen threefold. Changing banking for good: It’s all about the culture http://www.cipd.co.uk/pressoffice/press-releases/changing-banking-for-good-all-about-culture-190613.aspx Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:14:01 +0000 CIPD responds to proposals published today by the Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards to change banking for good. Regulatory measures and sanctions alone can’t deliver a healthy, functioning banking sector. Proposals are welcome and necessary, but insufficient in themselves to change banking culture.