CIPD

"We recognise that an interview only gives us a snapshot of the way that a candidate will perform, but for this role it is important that the person appointed can be concise and can listen carefully to requirements. On the basis of the telephone interview…

Similar to Sarah, we identify a line manager for the person, and then 'functional managers' who can feed into the appraisal process. So a teacher might be appraised by their head of department as the line manager, but that HoD would get feedback from…

In a previous company volunteers made and brought food in for a shared lunch - so people who perhaps knew less got to try some things that were new - others made the effort to find out enough to do some cooking! But mostly it was just a positive celebration…

I work in a school so we have a process for dealing with any convictions that are declared on an enhanced DBS certificate or via an overseas check, clearly treating any declared conviction in the strictest confidence. I know that's not quite the question…

Not sure if you've looked at (or can access) ISQAM courses via HMC? We put five of our middle managers through level 1 last year, and they've really appreciated it. Two have gone on to level 2 this year and another two intend to. I'd have a look if you…

I read the judgement in detail over the summer, and am still bemused about how this can be perceived as fair. In our school we have plenty of people who we employ for short periods of time every year. Based on this, we may have to pay them more in holiday…

That HR professionals are the organisation's moral police. "Oh, I shouldn't say that with you here." No. You just shouldn't say it.

I was coming onto this thread to say the same thing - you've had a good working relationship with this colleague in the past, so either his view has changed suddenly or what he's said has been misrepresented with the retelling. Either way, a quiet conversation…

Hi Rachel.
Very happy to meet with you if you do get anything in place - I'm probably on the boundary of your area (Clapham) but can travel. I attend ISBA events where they are HR focused, and also the group run by Evolve Leadership amongst independent…

Good luck with your implementation Liz. Very happy to message offline if that's easiest - nina.waters@emanuel.org.uk