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Avoid taking "impulsive" action against serial sick leave takers

28 February 2012

Exasperated employers should refrain from reprimanding underperforming employees for taking too much sick leave, or from sacking them while they're away, lawyers warn. "The authorities to this point highlight that proving that someone was not entitled to ... read full story

Facebook may beat personality tests for predicting job success

22 February 2012

Researchers may have found a new and more accurate tool for HR to use in the pre-employment stage when trying to predict how a candidate would ‘fit’ – just check out Facebook.According to a study by the Northern Illinois University’s College of Business, ... read full story

Time to get past the carrot and the stick

21 February 2012

The notion that if you pay people more, you’ll get more – more productivity, more engagement, more ROI – is being turned on its head by an increasingly large body of research confirming what some forward thinking leaders have been aware of for years: cash... read full story