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<title><![CDATA[HR Smart Proves To Be A Winner]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[&nbsp;
With talks of a &ldquo;double dip&rdquo; recession and the UK economic recovery seemingly fragile, it would be easy for businesses to be downbeat and pessimistic about their immediate and medium term outlook. Whilst businesses are certainly not spending money without justification, HR Smart Ltd has noted that businesses are still willing to spend their money on value-for-money Human Resources advice. <a href="http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/a=129/cat=30/HR_Smart_Proves_To_Be_A_Winner">  More...</a></ol>]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:09:33 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Jon Rush</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Are you looking for the next junior apprentice?]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Lord Sugar has recently just finished the first series of Junior Apprentice, in which he gave ten sixteen and seventeen year olds the opportunity to demonstrate their business skills and win the chance of a &pound;25,000 fund to support their future.
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If this has inspired you to take on a young employee, here is the legal position with regards to employment and health and safety for you to bear in mind. <a href="http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/a=128/cat=32/Are_you_looking_for_the_next_junior_apprentice">  More...</a></ol>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:07:22 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Heidi Rush</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Its Christmas]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[&nbsp;
Here at HR Smart, we wish each and every one of you a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous 2010.
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However, before we leave 2009 behind and enter full steam ahead into the party season, as an employer you may want to heed our words of warning.
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At this time of year, many companies endeavour to spread the Christmas cheer by undertaking Secret Santa.&nbsp;The theory is simply that each employee selects a colleague, in secret, to buy a small, often &ldquo;jokey&rdquo;, Christmas gift of small monetary value, which is then given during the Christmas lunch or evening party. <a href="http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/a=127/cat=28/Its_Christmas">  More...</a><br/>Related links:<ol><li>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hrsmartuk.com/human-resources-services.asp/p=96/HR-Aims" title="HR Aims" >HR Aims</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<small>For more information on how we strive to help your business, check out our HR Aims.</small></li></ol>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:55:43 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Heidi Rush</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Bar Humbug]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[&nbsp;
Whilst 2009 has been a difficult year for many businesses in the UK, a recent study by Aviva has shown that 61% of UK businesses are still planning to celebrate with a Christmas party for its employees.
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But before you put on your glad rags and dancing shoes, here are some other interesting Christmas facts that you might want to bear in mind.
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The morning after
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2. <a href="http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/a=126/cat=28/Bar_Humbug">  More...</a><br/>Related links:<ol><li>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hrsmartuk.com/human-resources-services.asp/p=97/HR-Services" title="HR Services" >HR Services</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<small>Check out all of our HR Services.</small></li></ol>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:54:34 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Heidi Rush</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Appraising The Appraisal]]></title>
<link>http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/a=125/cat=32Appraising_The_Appraisal</link>
<description><![CDATA[&nbsp;
The appraisal process is often seen by managers and employees as either a necessary evil or a good way to criticise the Company. This is all very well, but obviously not a very constructive approach and one that will mean the Company will almost certainly suffer as a result.
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The best way approach the appraisal is to take the following steps:-
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    Make sure the scheme is well thought out and set up. <a href="http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/a=125/cat=32/Appraising_The_Appraisal">  More...</a><br/>Related links:<ol><li>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hrsmartuk.com/human-resources-services.asp/p=97/HR-Services" title="HR Services" >HR Services</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<small>Check out all of our HR Services.</small></li></ol>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:14:42 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Jon Rush</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Are You Falling Foul Of The HMRC White Van Man]]></title>
<link>http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/a=124/cat=32Are_You_Falling_Foul_Of_The_HMRC_White_Van_Man</link>
<description><![CDATA[In 2008 the HMRC changed its rules regarding employees using their company vans for private use without incurring any tax costs. So why nearly a year on are we telling you about it &ndash; well because this weekend when walking around the sunny streets of Brighton,&nbsp;I couldn&rsquo;t but help notice either the number of employees either employed to undertake driving duties at the weekend or the number of company vans that were in use, possibly flouting the rules and leaving themselves open for a heavy tax demand and bill. <a href="http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/a=124/cat=32/Are_You_Falling_Foul_Of_The_HMRC_White_Van_Man">  More...</a><br/>Related links:<ol><li>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hrsmartuk.com/human-resources-services.asp/p=103/Employment-Documents" title="Employment Documentation" >Employment Documentation</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<small>HR Smart can review and create employment documentation for your business</small></li><li>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/s=/Human_Resources_Consultants" title="HR Blog" >HR Blog</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<small>Find more human resources news and advice in our blog</small></li></ol>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 8 Sep 2009 17:06:24 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Jon Rush</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[The trouble with growing a business is...]]></title>
<link>http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/a=123/cat=30The_trouble_with_growing_a_business_is___</link>
<description><![CDATA[When a company decides to grow it has to move into the realms of employing people.&nbsp; When this time comes,&nbsp;there are many aspects to think about such as law, taxation, benefits, pay, bonuses, Health &amp; Safety and Welfare. However, for a small Company it does not have to be as hard as it first seems. There are a number of HR services that HR Smart can provide to its clients to help the process of employing people. <a href="http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/a=123/cat=30/The_trouble_with_growing_a_business_is___">  More...</a><br/>Related links:<ol><li>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hrsmartuk.com/human-resources-services.asp/p=101/HR-Manager-Services" title="HR Manager Services" >HR Manager Services</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<small>HR Smart tailors this Human Resources manager service to the clients specific needs and charges a fixed fee price for a consultant to attend the clients site on a periodic basis</small></li><li>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hrsmartuk.com/human-resources-services.asp/p=97/HR-Services" title="Human Resources Services" >Human Resources Services</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<small>HR Smart can provide a number of tailored HR services to help your business</small></li></ol>]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 7 Sep 2009 14:25:02 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Jon Rush</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Unfair Dismissal Employment Tribunal Remedies]]></title>
<link>http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/a=122/cat=28Unfair_Dismissal_Employment_Tribunal_Remedies</link>
<description><![CDATA[When an employee takes employment tribunal action against their employer, Question 5 on the ET1 form under Unfair Dismissal or constructive dismissal is &quot;What does the Employee Want if their case is successful?&rdquo;&nbsp;The available options are:

    To get their old job back with compensation (re-instatement)
    To get another job with the same employer with compensation (re-engagement)
    Compensation only

In this day of higher levels of dismissal claims being taking through the Employment Tribunal Process, re-instatement and re-engagement are realistic resolutions that can be enforced as the outcome. <a href="http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/a=122/cat=28/Unfair_Dismissal_Employment_Tribunal_Remedies">  More...</a><br/>Related links:<ol><li>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/a=116/cat=28/Learnings_from_the_Employment_Tribunal" title="More Employment Tribunal News" >More Employment Tribunal News</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<small>Read some more news bought back from an employment tribunal by our human resources consultants</small></li><li>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hrsmartuk.com/human-resources-services.asp/p=97/HR-Services" title="HR services" >HR services</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<small>Read about our human resources services and how we can help your HR department</small></li></ol>]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:35:43 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Heidi Rush</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Dismissal Dates called into Question]]></title>
<link>http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/a=121/cat=27Dismissal_Dates_called_into_Question</link>
<description><![CDATA[As an employer, if I was to ask you what the date of an employee's termination was following a gross misconduct dismissal, many of you may think that the answer to the question is easy and clear cut.&nbsp;However, a recent outcome from the Court of Appeal may challenge your thinking.&nbsp;
The decision, made by the Court of Appeal, has been made following a review of the case Gisda Cyf v Barratt. <a href="http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/a=121/cat=27/Dismissal_Dates_called_into_Question">  More...</a><br/>Related links:<ol><li>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/s=28/Latest_HR_News" title="Human Resources News" >Human Resources News</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<small>Keep up to date with the latest human resources news from HR Smart</small></li><li>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hrsmartuk.com/human-resources-services.asp/p=97/HR-Services" title="Human Resources Services" >Human Resources Services</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<small>Our HR consultants can provide customised human resources services to suit your business</small></li></ol>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:26:18 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Heidi Rush</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Engaging Your Employees]]></title>
<link>http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/a=120/cat=32Engaging_Your_Employees</link>
<description><![CDATA[In these challenging economic times, it can be very easy to neglect your employees. It is all too tempting to decide not to spend money on training, cancel company functions or cut back on Staff Welfare. If you recognise this scenario, then you may wish to read on.
It is true that employers are seeing high levels of employee loyalty right now. This is probably not totally surprising given the current economic situation as employees decide to stay put in their current roles. <a href="http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/a=120/cat=32/Engaging_Your_Employees">  More...</a><br/>Related links:<ol><li>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/s=32/Human_Resources_Advice" title="HR Advice Blogs" >HR Advice Blogs</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<small>Read our blogs offering you advice for your human resources department</small></li></ol>]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:44:36 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Jon Rush</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Redundancies still on the cards for UK business]]></title>
<link>http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/a=119/cat=31Redundancies_still_on_the_cards_for_UK_business</link>
<description><![CDATA[Whilst recent weeks have seen signs of the UK Economy improving, banks making profits, house prices increasing and the equities market on the increase, a recent survey by the British Chamber of Commerce paints a darker picture for Employers.
The results of its survey found that of 450 companies who took part, 51% are considering or certain of making job cuts and redundancies in the next six months. <a href="http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/a=119/cat=31/Redundancies_still_on_the_cards_for_UK_business">  More...</a><br/>Related links:<ol><li>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/a=110/cat=31/Redundancies_in_the_Recession" title="Redundancy News" >Redundancy News</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<small>Redundancies are common in this recession so keep up to date with any changes to redundancy rules with HR Smart</small></li><li>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/a=113/cat=31/Redundancy_Pay_Increase" title="Redundancy Pay Increase" >Redundancy Pay Increase</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<small>Latest Redundancy News- Increase in statutory redundancy pay</small></li></ol>]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:41:56 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Heidi Rush</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Sickness is on the Decline]]></title>
<link>http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/a=118/cat=28Sickness_is_on_the_Decline</link>
<description><![CDATA[Today the CIPD released their findings of their 10th Absence Management Survey.&nbsp;Over 600 companies of various sectors and sizes take part in the report.&nbsp;This year, the report has found that absence in the private sectors continues to fall and now sits at 7.4 days, the lowest since the report began.
Minor aliments such as coughs, colds and stomach upsets are still the major causes of short unplanned absences for all employees. <a href="http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/a=118/cat=28/Sickness_is_on_the_Decline">  More...</a><br/>Related links:<ol><li>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hrsmartuk.com/human-resources-services.asp/p=97/HR-Services" title="HR Services" >HR Services</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<small>HR Smart provide professional human resources advice and bespoke hr services so you can outsource your HR department</small></li><li>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hrsmartuk.com/" title="Human Resources Consultants" >Human Resources Consultants</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<small>HR Smart are an experienced team of HR consultants offering top HR services</small></li></ol>]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:42:57 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Heidi Rush</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Swine Flu]]></title>
<link>http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/a=117/cat=28Swine_Flu</link>
<description><![CDATA[On Friday 17th July, statistics on swine flu showed the amount of employees taking time off from work has doubled in the one week.&nbsp;It was reported that 177,000 people have taken time off with swine flu like symptoms, compared from 80,000 the previous week.
These figures are not just headlines; here at HR Smart, we have started to see an increase in the number of questions from our clients on this subject. <a href="http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/a=117/cat=28/Swine_Flu">  More...</a><br/>Related links:<ol><li>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hrsmartuk.com/human-resources-services.asp/p=109/HR-Smart-News" title="Human Resources News" >Human Resources News</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<small>Get the latest updates on everything HR in our Human resources newsletters</small></li></ol>]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:39:22 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Heidi Rush</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Learnings from the Employment Tribunal]]></title>
<link>http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/a=116/cat=28Learnings_from_the_Employment_Tribunal</link>
<description><![CDATA[Last week, I had the dubious pleasure of attending a Case Management Discussion at the Employment Tribunals Office, Croydon.&nbsp; Having discussed my experience with a trusted colleague, he advised that his recent experience was the same, so I thought that I would share these important findings.
Firstly to clarify, the purpose of a Case Management Discussion is to discuss the employment tribunal complaint being made, to set and agree the way forward with all parties. <a href="http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/a=116/cat=28/Learnings_from_the_Employment_Tribunal">  More...</a><br/>Related links:<ol><li>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hrsmartuk.com/human-resources-services.asp/p=105/HR-Specialist-Projects" title="Human Resources Projects" >Human Resources Projects</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<small>We offer HR projects bespoke to your exact requirements to give you HR support</small></li></ol>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:53:04 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Heidi Rush</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Outsourced HR Consultants]]></title>
<link>http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/a=115/cat=30Outsourced_HR_Consultants</link>
<description><![CDATA[Human resources is an integral part of any business that has employees.&nbsp;For the small business owner, having to get involved with recruiting and managing employees can take them away from being focussed on the business, improving sales and developing the business strategy.
If as a business owner you find your self spending more time worrying and dealing with your employees, then you may benefit from taking the advice and support from an Outsourced HR Consultant. <a href="http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/a=115/cat=30/Outsourced_HR_Consultants">  More...</a><br/>Related links:<ol><li>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hrsmartuk.com/" title="Human Resources Consultants" >Human Resources Consultants</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<small>HR Smart are experienced and professional human resourcse consultants who can help your HR department</small></li></ol>]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 11:09:34 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Heidi Rush</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Employment Tribunals on the Increase again]]></title>
<link>http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/a=114/cat=27Employment_Tribunals_on_the_Increase_again</link>
<description><![CDATA[In these days of recession, decreasing sales and cost cutting, your one true asset, which makes you different from your competitors, will be your employees.&nbsp;
In order to make sure that you are getting the best from your employees, you may wish to take the advice, support and guidance of a HR Consultant.&nbsp;A Human Resources Consultant can help you effectively manage your people and ensure that any risks are kept to a minimum. <a href="http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/a=114/cat=27/Employment_Tribunals_on_the_Increase_again">  More...</a></ol>]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 11:07:04 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Heidi Rush</dc:creator>
<category><![CDATA[Employment Issues]]></category>
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<title><![CDATA[Redundancy Pay Increase]]></title>
<link>http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/a=113/cat=31Redundancy_Pay_Increase</link>
<description><![CDATA[&quot;To help provide adequate support for individuals who have been made redundant the Government announces a one-off increase in the level of statutory redundancy pay, making the weekly rate &pound;380. The Government is also considering whether to introduce a new &lsquo;floor&rsquo; which would set a minimum level for statutory redundancy payment rates, and would legislate on this in the next Parliament&quot;. <a href="http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/a=113/cat=31/Redundancy_Pay_Increase">  More...</a><br/>Related links:<ol><li>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/a=110/cat=27/Redundancies_in_the_Recession" title="More Redundancy advice" >More Redundancy advice</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<small>Tips to make sure youre sticking to the book when having to make redundancies</small></li></ol>]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 5 May 2009 11:09:18 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Heidi Rush</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Gaining Efficiency and Effectiveness]]></title>
<link>http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/a=111/cat=32Gaining_Efficiency_and_Effectiveness</link>
<description><![CDATA[Managers of SME businesses that are going through tough trading times are often confused or surprised when they take the time to review their internal processes and procedures only to find that some or all, of them are not working in some way or another.
Process malfunction can range from Order &amp; Sales through to processing and paying supplier invoices, to making sure that their tax affairs are up to date. <a href="http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/a=111/cat=32/Gaining_Efficiency_and_Effectiveness">  More...</a></ol>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:49:52 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Jon Rush</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Redundancies in the Recession]]></title>
<link>http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/a=110/cat=31Redundancies_in_the_Recession</link>
<description><![CDATA[In these times of recession, redundancy seems to be one of the most widely used words by all tiers of management at the moment. Having been through a number of redundancy programmes as a manager, I can say that this is a very challenging time for SME businesses. There are a few things to remember when considering a redundancy programme to make the process as smooth and painless as possible for all concerned:-
- Do follow the Statutory Redundancy process as set out by current Employment legislation
- Do make sure that if you have limited redundancy experience, you engage a qualified professional to advise you
- Do make sure the employees being selected for redundancy are the right ones for the business and not for personal reasons
- Do ensure that the business continuity will not be affected by losing key people by mistake or misunderstanding
- Do communicate the future business plan with existing employees as soon as possible after the redundancy process has been completed&nbsp; 
- Don't select &quot;First In Frst out&quot;
- Don't let rumour and hearsay disrupt staff morale
If the above hints are adhered to, your redundancy process should be completed with a minimum of disruption and stress. <a href="http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/a=110/cat=31/Redundancies_in_the_Recession">  More...</a><br/>Related links:<ol><li>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hrsmartuk.com/blog.asp/a=111/cat=28/Gaining_Efficiency_and_Effectiveness" title="Efficient Business Management" >Efficient Business Management</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<small>HR Smart can help improve your business management to make it more efficient</small></li></ol>]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:35:42 GMT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Jon Rush</dc:creator>
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