The Independent newspaper today highlights the ever growing popularity of flexible student learning and in particular MOL’s CIPD programmes. The published article can be found at
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/further/the-joy-of-studying-without-moving-1707513.html
We have seen car and general manufacturing closing down their plants for a period of weeks or months and other organisations asking their employees to take a pay cut. Recently British Airways have asked thousands of staff to work for nothing for up to one month, to help them survive. They emailed an appeal to over 30,000 workers in the
UK, asking them to volunteer for between one week and one month’s unpaid leave. For news on BA http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8102862.stm
We all know how costly it can be for an organisation to loose key staff. Google have developed a formula taking in to consideration employee reviews and appraisals that can help them identify potential leavers before they jump ship. Find out more on the following link:http://www.humanresourcesmagazine.com/news/907643/Google-uses-maths-improve-employee-retention/
Do you Twitter and Blog?
If the answer is yes you will be joining many employees who use Web2 technologies to network and communicate at work. Social networking sites are viewed by many as essential tools in the workplace. In fact BT is rolling out an online learning portal that brings together blogs, discussion forums and podcasts. To find out more use the following link:
http://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/pm/articles/2009/05/embrace-online-learning-hr-urged.htm
