Developing HR’s analytics capability to offer predictive insights is an important challenge with which HR teams need to engage, according to a new paper by the Institute for Employment Studies (IES). In The path towards predictive analytics, author Peter Reilly, Principal Associate at IES, emphasises the distinction between predictive analytics and other management information that does not offer the same forecasting capability. Whilst acknowledging the value of straightforward data reporting, he describes how HR can use predictive analytics... Continue reading

The recent case of Rudoplh vs the North Pole is a cautionary tale for employers that don't manage workplace bullying and discrimination correctly. On Wednesday the tribunal heard; "All of the other reindeer used to laugh and call him names plus they never let poor Rudolph join in any reindeer games." The North Pole have explained their no bullying policy and increased staff equality and diveristy training to try and tackle this issue and improve the culture of the workplace. A verdict in this case is pending but we will update you on the... Continue reading

Fire action Fire Action Notices Signs are designed to tell staff, visitors and all other building occupants what to do in the event of a fire. They give various instructions including where the assembly point is, how to raise the alarm and what number to call. It is recommended that Fire Action Notice Sign are placed next to every manual call point in a property. We have added a couple of extra points to this notice as you would be surprised what some poeple will do when evacuting a building. ... Continue reading

Driving for work If you ask your employees to use a company car or their own for work purposes, you must check they are fully insured and they have the correct licence to drive the relevant vehicle and the vehicle has an MOT if more than 3 years old. When employees use their own car or motor bike for work, ask to see the insurance certificate. Firstly for anyone driving to a permanent place of work they must have more than just “Social, Domestic and Pleasure” in need to include “Commute”. For those going to meetings and various differ... Continue reading

Electrical safety After 12 months packed away in the loft, Christmas lights can easily become electrically unsafe. To help prevent the most common electrical problems with Christmas lights, and to enjoy a safe and happy Christmas period, you should: check your Christmas lights are not damaged or broken before use and look out for loose wires use only replacement bulbs of the same type and rating as those originally supplied with the lights ensure all outdoor lights are connected via an RCD protected socket ensure plugs and transformers ... Continue reading