HR Consultancy Service
Last year we launched our new HR Consultancy Service, which added a further dimension to support your business.
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Case law update: Collective consultation and protective awards
In 2004, the Court of Appeal ruled that protective awards are penal in nature and that 90 days' pay should be awarded unless there are good reasons for awarding less. The EAT has recently confirmed that this 90-day approach to protective awards is also correct where smaller scale collective redundancies are proposed.
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How well do you understand the 2006 TUPE Regulations, and the extent to which employees' rights transfer to a new employer under TUPE?
The TUPE Regulations have long been renowned as a complex area of the law. Find out more about the Regulations, and test your understanding of which employees' rights transfer to a new employer under TUPE against one of our own lawyers.
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Managing Sickness Absence - A toolkit for changing work culture and improving business performance
Sickness absence can have a huge impact on your company’s bottom line. Winner of two awards in the Occupational Health Awards 2007 , this toolkit combines HR, legal and occupational health expertise to help you improve business performance through an active attendance management strategy.
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New Chief Executive for Woodland Grange
Richard Placito has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Woodland Grange, the specialist training and conference division of EEF West Midlands. He joins the centre on 21 January, taking over from Andy Taylor , who retired at the end of last year.
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Bank misses chance for swift action at start of year
The Bank of England has missed an opportunity today to stamp its authority on the economy at the start of the year by not cutting interest rates, according to EEF West Midlands.
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Industry applauds victory for common sense on nuclear power
EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation welcomed today’s announcement by government of the go-ahead for a new generation of nuclear power stations to help provide the UK with a secure and balanced energy portfolio.
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Impartial careers advice welcomed by EEF
Confirmation that schools will have to offer impartial careers advice to pupils has been welcomed by EEF West Midlands.
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The new edition of "steel specifications" provides an essential reference tool
When you specify steel, are you using the latest information on the properties required for your application?
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EEF/Grant Thornton report shows manufacturing well placed to weather economic storms
UK manufacturing is well placed to weather potential economic storms this year according to a review of the sector’s performance published today by EEF and Grant Thornton.
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Manufacturing Performance 2007-8
Our annual report marks another year of strong performance by manufacturing, although the economic environment is becoming more challenging. Our survey shows that manufacturing performed strongly with a number of the indicators at their highest level for ten years.
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EU climate change proposals must be realistic and not damage competitiveness say manufacturers
In response to today’s announcement by the European Commission on proposals to combat climate change, Britain ’s manufacturers have expressed relief that more damaging proposals appear to have been avoided.
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The Worshipful Company of Engineers invites applications for the Fiona and Nicholas Hawley Award
The Worshipful Company of Engineers is a City of London Livery Company whose aim is to promote the development and advancement of the science, art and practise of engineering.
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Manufacturing pay settlements steady through 2007
Manufacturing pay settlements have remained stable at a historically low level throughout 2007, with the 3 month average settlement only varying between 3.1% and 3.3% according to the latest data from EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation.
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Manual, Clerical and Technical survey
This latest survey gives a breakdown of pay for Manual, Clerical & Technical workers in the West Midlands region and by company size.
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Inflation Figures
Latest data has been released. Next published data available 12 February 2008.
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Association golf society membership for 2008 season
All executives of member companies who are members of recognised golf clubs are invited to rejoin/join the Association Golf Society in 2008. Society meetings offer an excellent opportunity for members to maintain or establish friendly relationships within a social and sporting environment.
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BERR consults on options to implement the EU Batteries Directive
The Business Department (BERR) is consulting on plans to introduce new producer responsibility legislation to collect and recycle used batteries and to increase the environmental performance of new batteries. The consultation closes on 13 March 2008.
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UK Steel publishes sector-specific REACH guidance
It is a common perception that the EU regulation on the Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals (REACH) is a chemical industry issue. In fact UK steelmakers, steel processors, and importers are directly affected by this significant piece of European legislation. To help its membership unravel this complex regulation UK Steel has produced sector-specific guidance.
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Slips, trips and falls campaign 2008
HSE will be running a new campaign in February and March 2008 on slips, trips and falls in the workplace. HSE and local authority inspectors will be paying particular attention to this issue during the campaign period.
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Weekly Policy Briefing - 18 January
EEF's weekly developments in policy & representation
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