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  • Research to support the evaluation of Investors in People

    Employer case studies (Year 2)

    Cox A, Higgins T, Barnes H, Tamkin P, Jones R, Ni Luanaigh A, Garrett R | Jul 2013 | UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES)

    The report’s findings are based on 15 case studies spread over the two year evaluation programme with three case studies being repeat visits to give a longitudinal perspective. Investors in People (IIP) was found to be particularly relevant to organisations seeking to grow in employment terms, in helping plan for the challenges of recruiting, managing and retaining a larger workforce.

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    European Restructuring Monitor Quarterly - 2013, Issue 2

    Salvatore L, Gerogiannis E, Celikel-Esser F, Roi L, Broughton A | Jun 2013 | European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions

    In this issue: job creation and loss at a glance; support instruments for restructuring in Croatia; cases in focus: ERT, Greece and Alpine Bau, Austria; and sector in focus – Recent restructuring activity in the construction sector.

  • Research paper: The use of social media in the recruitment process

    Broughton A, Foley B, Ledermaier S, Cox A | Jun 2013 | Acas

    This project considered how and why employers use social media tools for recruitment, the risks and opportunities and the implications for provision of advice to managers, workers and employer and employee representative bodies. It also looked at the policies and strategies employers can put in place to manage legal and reputational risks. A comprehensive literature review is supplemented with case studies of three leading UK organisations that had used social media for the purposes of recruitment, plus the results of an exclusive poll of HR decision-makers undertaken on behalf of Acas in March 2013.

  • European added value of applying the principle of Equal Pay for men and women for equal work or work of equal value

    Khan U, Broughton A, Ledermaier S, Rickard C, Speckesser S, Mallender J | Jun 2013 | European Parliament

    This study examines the Gender Pay Gap (GPG) in Europe and assesses the potential impact of the report adopted by the European Parliament in May 2012 (The Bauer Report). The research team undertook an internet-based literature review alongside an assessment of the limited available data on the impact of policy on reducing the GPG. This was then used to provide a high-level estimate of the minimum and maximum level of impact that legislative action based upon the Bauer Recommendations could have on reducing the GPG and increasing GDP.

  • Consultant recruiting in the digital age

    A case study

    Hartley V, Smith G | Jun 2013 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This paper outlines how Certeco, shortlisted for a CIPD People Management Award in the 'Developing Tomorrow’s Workforce' category, has embraced new ways of thinking and working to achieve reduced recruitment lead times, increased acceptance rates and decreased drop-out rates.

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    Work organisation and innovation in Ireland

    Cox A | Jun 2013 | European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound)

    This report explores the links between innovations in work organisation – under the broader label of high performance work practices – and the potential benefits for both employees and organisations. It draws on empirical evidence from three case studies carried out in the Republic of Ireland, where workplace innovations have resulted in positive outcomes and where social partners played a significant role in their design and development.

  • Slides: Making a real organisational difference

    Jane Cotton | Jun 2013 | Oxfam

    Slides from Jane Cotton, HR Director at Oxfam on 'Reflection on how/when effective in influencing the business agenda: Making a real organisational difference' which she presented at the IES HR Directors' Retreat 2013.

  • Slides: Personal/group reflection: Learning from the Retreat

    Paul Fairhurst | Jun 2013 | Institute for Employment Studies

    Paul Fairhurst lead reflection on 'Learning from the Retreat' at the IES HR Directors' Retreat 2013.

  • Slides: What a CEO needs in their HR Director

    Mike Cooke | Jun 2013 | Camden Council

    Slides from Mike Cooke, Chief Executive of Camden Council, on 'What a CEO needs in their HR Director' which he presented at the IES HR Directors' Retreat 2013.

  • Slides: The skills and qualities required to be a successful HR Director

    Aine Hurley | Jun 2013 | Odgers Berndtson

    Slides from Aine Hurley at Odgers Berndtson on 'The skills and qualities required to be a successful HR Director' which were presented at the IES HR Directors' Retreat 2013.