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The following is a guest post written by Group HR Director and seasoned blogger Alison Chisnell which was first published to Discuss HR in January 2012

So 2012 is well and here and…here’s a surprise…it really doesn’t feel any different to 2011. The economic and work environment continues to be extremely tough for many, if not most, and as HR professionals, now more than ever, we need to grit our teeth, show our resilience and work with the business to deliver value and contribute all ...

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If you have glanced at the newspapers recently you will have no doubt become aware of the story of the HR Executive sacked by his employers, BG Group, for using his LinkedIn profile incorrectly.

Firstly, let’s clear up a few points. He wasn’t sacked from his position, he left due to collapse of working relations with his superiors that stemmed from his “inappropriate” use of LinkedIn. This has come to light as he has brought a case of constructive dismissal.

I am not ...

Tags: engagement, linkedin, recruitment policy, social media

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The Telegraph’s recently released article titled “Staff morale hit as pay cuts and freezes continue” highlights the motivational challenge most companies will have to face over the next 12 months.


The Telegraph revealed that it isn’t just the fact that there are pay freezes, cuts and financial instability it is the way in which companies are communicating these to their employees. The severe lack of communication, honesty and cohesion is having a devastating impact on UK worker’s ...

Over two and a half days on board the cruise ship Aurora, The Human Resources Forum offers senior HR practitioners the opportunity to:

• meet potential new product & service providers

• listen, as well as directly contributing, to industry thought leaders in conference and workshops

• develop your personal network amongst industry peers

• obtain CPD certificate after the event with your CPD credits

• Attendance as a delegate is free of charge, but by personal invitation only.

Please do ...

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At a recent networking event, someone asked, “Isn’t coaching only for underachievers/underperformers or people that are struggling?“

This question is a common misconception of what is coaching and who receives coaching. In actuality the opposite is true. Coaching is for high achievers and high performers that want to reach new levels of accomplishment or to get every bit out of life that’s possible.

Secondly, it’s unlikely that they are ‘struggling’ but might claim ...

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