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How to retreat to progress on people management and performance
5 Jun 2019With the dust settling on another successful IES HR Directors' Retreat, facilitator Duncan Brown reflects on the key points and themes of both the HR thought leaders and leading practitioners in attendance.
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The impact of student finance: actions are needed to ensure a better understanding of the true costs
30 May 2019Emma Pollard reflects on the impact of student finance and considers what reforms are needed to ensure a better understanding of the complex student finance system.
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“I have eyes. I have ears. I have feelings.” Obesity discrimination at work must be challenged more effectively
17 May 2019Zofia Bajorek's new blog reflects on the urgent steps needed to tackle obesity discrimination in the workplace
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We need to tackle low pay – but we can’t do it without employers
10 May 2019The government has signalled this week that improving pay and progression will be a key priority – in this blog, Tony Wilson sets out the key importance of changing workplace practice and working through employers.
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Are managers really ready for change?
8 May 2019IES' new Director of HR Consultancy and Research reflects on the role of line managers in change-ready organisations and how the need for organisational agility has never been greater.
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Epilepsy and employment: poor awareness and misconceptions reveals a need for targeted support
2 May 2019Research shows discrimination still exists in the workplace, especially surrounding ‘hidden’ and fluctuating conditions.
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The vital role of strategic people management in these uncertain times
18 Apr 2019Duncan Brown reflects on the latest SHRM research and discovers that the ‘heart and soul’ is very much alive in the world of people management.
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"We are always going to need temporary staff" - NHS staff shortages show no sign of slowing down
21 Mar 2019New research suggests that the NHS is unable to train enough GPs and nurses to meet patient demand and the situation is now at crisis point.
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Barriers to re-entry: a diversity and inclusion challenge
8 Mar 2019To celebrate International Women’s Day, Catherine Hogan discusses why employers benefit from women returning to work.
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Disability employment - a welcome start
7 Mar 2019Tony Wilson sets out his take on Amber Rudd’s speech on disability benefit reform and employment support.