http://www.ppma.org.uk Latest News Headlines from PPMA http://www.ppma.org.uk/assets/images/layout/logo.png http://www.ppma.org.uk en Goodmans Law Thu, 17 May 2012 19:17:59 +0100 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/transformation-the-latest-business-buzzword/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/transformation-the-latest-business-buzzword/   Richard Crouch - Vice P... Thu, 17 May 2012 19:17:59 +0100 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/suspension-without-pay-constituted-unlawful-deduction-of-wages/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/suspension-without-pay-constituted-unlawful-deduction-of-wages/     Where an employee faces allegations of serious misconduct, suspension on full pay, pending investigations, is common practice. But are there situations where the allegations are so seri... Thu, 17 May 2012 18:50:47 +0100 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/hr-heads-look-to-beyond-the-downturn/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/hr-heads-look-to-beyond-the-downturn/     Michael Burton, Editorial d... Thu, 17 May 2012 18:49:57 +0100 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/partnership-of-public-employers-ppe-newsletter-for-may-2011/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/partnership-of-public-employers-ppe-newsletter-for-may-2011/ Partnership of Public Employers (PPE) Newsletter for May 2011 PPE Newsletter - May 2011 Appendix A - PPE Newsletter - May 2011 ... Thu, 17 May 2012 15:51:50 +0100 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/government-launches-modern-workplaces-consultation-on-changes-to-maternity-and-paternity-leave-provisions-and-flexible-working/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/government-launches-modern-workplaces-consultation-on-changes-to-maternity-and-paternity-leave-provisions-and-flexible-working/ On 16th May, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) issued a consultation paper setting out plans:   ·To introduce a new system of flexible parental leave from 2015, in plac... Thu, 17 May 2012 15:45:02 +0100 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/the-eat-therefore-upheld-the-tribunal-s-decision/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/the-eat-therefore-upheld-the-tribunal-s-decision/ Suspension without pay constituted unlawful deduction of wages   Where an employee faces allegations of serious misconduct, suspension on full pay, pending investigations, is common practic... Thu, 17 May 2012 15:44:17 +0100 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/proposals-to-amend-employment-provisions-in-the-equality-act/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/proposals-to-amend-employment-provisions-in-the-equality-act/     On 15 May 2012, the government issued two consultation papers proposing to amend the provisions Equality Act 2010.   The first paper proposes to remove the third party harassmen... Tue, 15 May 2012 19:26:46 +0100 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/queen-s-speech-employment-law-implications/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/queen-s-speech-employment-law-implications/     A summary of the Bills announced in the Queens Speech on 9th May 2012 which appear to have employment law implications is set out below:   Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill ... Wed, 09 May 2012 15:17:46 +0100 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/lap-dancer-was-an-employee-with-an-ongoing-contract-of-employment/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/lap-dancer-was-an-employee-with-an-ongoing-contract-of-employment/     The employment status of so-called “casual workers” remains a potential issue for many local authority employers, especially in areas like arts and leisure services, with th... Fri, 04 May 2012 13:52:50 +0100 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/public-sector-pensions/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/public-sector-pensions/   Last week at the PPMA’s annual... Fri, 04 May 2012 09:13:08 +0100 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/evolution-of-hr-is-the-profession-on-the-verge-of-dramatic-transformation-or-extinction-/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/evolution-of-hr-is-the-profession-on-the-verge-of-dramatic-transformation-or-extinction-/     An article in HR Magazine this week titled - Evolution of HR: is the profession on the verge of dramatic transformation – or extinction?  [IMG: 193 align="right" alt="Martin Rayso... Wed, 02 May 2012 16:54:07 +0100 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/686/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/686/     Martin Rayson, President of PPMA  and Dr Martin Reddington, \Principal of Edinburgh Napier University are going to be live online today at noon discussing the relationship between local... Wed, 02 May 2012 09:58:24 +0100 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/hr-in-public-sector-at-crossroads-says-new-ppma-head/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/hr-in-public-sector-at-crossroads-says-new-ppma-head/   Spending squeeze means collaboration is crucial : Martin Rayson  [IMG: 193 align="right" alt="Martin Rayson" border="0" class="slide-to-the-right" height="196" hspace="0" image_ nam... Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:51:34 +0100 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/towards-a-better-understanding-of-our-own-workforce/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/towards-a-better-understanding-of-our-own-workforce/   A by-product of the government’s deficit reduction strategy has been a tendency to treat all parts of the public sector as if they were the same, in terms of employee composition, the t... Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:46:53 +0100 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/-the-toughest-task-keeping-staff-happy-in-a-pay-freeze/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/-the-toughest-task-keeping-staff-happy-in-a-pay-freeze/   Incoming PPMA President Martin Rayson is featured in The Times 27 April in the article 'The toughest task: keeping staff happy in a pay freeze,' by Carly Chynoweth. [IMG: 193 align="r... Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:40:29 +0100 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/a-faster-higher-stronger-ppma/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/a-faster-higher-stronger-ppma/    In this weeks MJ, Martin Rayson, Anne Gibson and Richard Crouch talk about the challenges facing organisations saying all this change "demands it will continue to demand new rights and new t... Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:00:54 +0100 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/discrimination-claims-and-the-disclosure-of-information/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/discrimination-claims-and-the-disclosure-of-information/     PPMA WEBSITE EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE April 2012 (3)   The Equality Act 2010 prohibits discrimination by employers against both existing and prospective employees. This means that ... Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:17:13 +0100 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/676/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/676/         Th... Fri, 20 Apr 2012 23:04:42 +0100 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/did-manager-s-conduct-amount-to-sexual-harassment-/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/did-manager-s-conduct-amount-to-sexual-harassment-/   PPMA WEBSITE EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE April 2012 (2)   As HR professionals will be aware, the former Sex Discrimination Act contained provisions relating to the protection from sexual ha... Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:13:07 +0100 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/confirmation-on-proposed-industrial-action-in-respect-of-pensions/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/confirmation-on-proposed-industrial-action-in-respect-of-pensions/   See CIPD People Management online about the proposed industrial action in respect of pensions scheduled 10 May - click here to view the article [IMG: 144 align="right" alt="Susan Martin" ... Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:55:09 +0100 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/employee-resignation-and-the-effective-date-of-termination/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/employee-resignation-and-the-effective-date-of-termination/   PPMA WEBSITE EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE April 2012 (1)   Previous updates on this site have covered cases in which the effective date of termination (EDT) of employment has been in dispute... Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:41:03 +0100 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/ppma-boss-hr-needs-harder-edge-/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/ppma-boss-hr-needs-harder-edge-/   The cuts to public service... Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:50:57 +0100 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/our-ageing-workforce-challenges-and-opportunities/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/our-ageing-workforce-challenges-and-opportunities/     The reform of public sector pensions remains a key objective for the government and employers, as they seek to find a solution which is acceptable to all parties, balancing the consider... Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:39:33 +0100 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/are-you-interested-in-setting-a-new-diversity-and-equality-agenda-for-the-ppma-/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/are-you-interested-in-setting-a-new-diversity-and-equality-agenda-for-the-ppma-/     I am looking for some new members to join the Diversity Network which leads the PPMA’s thinking on the issue and supports the Lead Policy Officer and Deputy.   Recent turn... Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:46:31 +0100 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/658/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/658/     Mercers are running a workshop at the PPMA Seminar on 27th April, entitled, “The Future of Public Sector Reward”, where these issues will be explored in more detail.   ... Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:45:04 +0100 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/debate-on-pay-needs-to-move-on/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/debate-on-pay-needs-to-move-on/     Like most aspects of the ... Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:26:39 +0100 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/c-osing-date-extended-ppma-recruitment-awards/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/c-osing-date-extended-ppma-recruitment-awards/ Full Steam Ahead....  PPMA... Thu, 29 Mar 2012 08:24:28 +0100 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/is-the-loss-of-experienced-staff-leading-to-a-public-sector-skills-shortage-/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/is-the-loss-of-experienced-staff-leading-to-a-public-sector-skills-shortage-/   Widespread job cuts and redundancies are posing managers with the challenge of how to replace years of accrued knowledge.  [IMG: 8 align="right" alt="Anne Gibson" border="0" class="slide-to-t... Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:41:08 +0100 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/budget-2012-caution-urged-over-regional-public-sector-pay/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/budget-2012-caution-urged-over-regional-public-sector-pay/     Workforce needs ... Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:04:19 +0000 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/teachers-pension-scheme/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/teachers-pension-scheme/     The Teachers’ Pensions (Amendment) Regulations 2012 come into force on 1 April 2012. These amending regulations include the new tiered contributions, copies can be viewed here. ... Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:09:36 +0000 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/pension-switch-challenge/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/pension-switch-challenge/     The Trade Unions had complained about the switch from the Retail Prices Index (RPI) to the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) as the rate by which public sector pensions are increased.  On 20t... Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:19:23 +0000 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/government-plans-to-charge-employees-for-access-to-employment-tribunals-are-designed-to-discourage-weak-or-vexatious-claims.-what-s-the-danger-they-will-also-provide-a-shield-for-poor-management-/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/government-plans-to-charge-employees-for-access-to-employment-tribunals-are-designed-to-discourage-weak-or-vexatious-claims.-what-s-the-danger-they-will-also-provide-a-shield-for-poor-management-/   What's the danger they will... Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:05:23 +0000 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/national-minimum-wage-increase-announced/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/national-minimum-wage-increase-announced/     The government has confirmed that, as from 1st October 2012, the national minimum wage (NMW) for adults (age 21 and over) will rise to £6.19 per hour (it is currently £6.08 per hour). ... Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:22:21 +0000 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/marriage-and-civil-partnership-protection-from-discrimination-again-/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/marriage-and-civil-partnership-protection-from-discrimination-again-/     The Equality Act makes it unlawful to discriminate against a person who is married or in a civil partnership, which is one of the protected characteristics under the Act.   One ... Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:05:39 +0000 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/tupe-transfers-and-change-in-workplace-location-an-important-reminder/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/tupe-transfers-and-change-in-workplace-location-an-important-reminder/     The increasing development of shared services and other forms of joint working arrangements mean that many public sector employers will be involved in managing the TUPE transfer of staf... Mon, 12 Mar 2012 19:37:17 +0000 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/pay-policy-statements-worth-the-paper-they-are-written-on-/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/pay-policy-statements-worth-the-paper-they-are-written-on-/     The Localism Act 2011 requires all local authorities to produce a pay policy statement by 31st March 2012. This requirement comes on top of existing requirements to disclose publicly de... Thu, 08 Mar 2012 23:56:58 +0000 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/are-employers-too-quick-to-suspend-/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/are-employers-too-quick-to-suspend-/     The suspension of employees who are the subject of disciplinary allegations, pending investigations, is common practice. But, in the recent case of Crawford and another v Suffolk Mental... Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:19:32 +0000 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/tribunal-entitled-to-find-a-redundancy-selection-pool-was-unfair/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/tribunal-entitled-to-find-a-redundancy-selection-pool-was-unfair/     Determining the correct pool for redundancy selection can be a difficult issue for employers, and a recent case confirms that there is still a risk that the use of an incorrect pool can... Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:17:57 +0000 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/effective-organisation-design-learning-from-croydon-council/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/effective-organisation-design-learning-from-croydon-council/   Layers and Spans – What is the Story?   Yesterday was one of those days that seemed as if the world decided to off load the contents of their emotional handbag outside my door&h... Tue, 06 Mar 2012 07:48:59 +0000 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/ppma-2012-annual-seminar/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/ppma-2012-annual-seminar/   The PPMA’s Annual Seminar in Birmingham is fast-approaching. If you have yet to book, or just want to find out more, listen to our Vice President, Martin [IMG: 12 align="right" alt="Mar... Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:19:43 +0000 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/in-training-how-to-find-the-skills-you-need-for-a-career-in-local-government/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/in-training-how-to-find-the-skills-you-need-for-a-career-in-local-government/   The linear town hall career path is disappearing, replaced with zigzag routes across different disciplines and a range of employers. Joseph Foley, from The Guardian finds out how you can prep... Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:19:32 +0000 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/fixed-term-and-temporary-contracts-some-issues-arising/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/fixed-term-and-temporary-contracts-some-issues-arising/   PPMA WEBSITE EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE February 2012 (4)   Two recent cases concerning the implications arising from the particular contractual arrangements which applied to the relevant ... Tue, 28 Feb 2012 20:28:49 +0000 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/loss-of-staff-accelerates/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/loss-of-staff-accelerates/   An article in the LGC says the number of people leaving, or losing, local government jobs in the past year has doubled to more than 42,000 - but the toughest times are [IMG: 18 align="right" ... Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:07:09 +0000 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/talking-culture-change-in-shropshire/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/talking-culture-change-in-shropshire/   [IMG: 165 align="right" alt="Jackie kelly" class="slide-to-the-right" height="220" image_ image_name="0" name="Jackie kelly" style="width: 87px; float: left; height: 112px" title="" width="... Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:24:06 +0000 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/ppma-and-public-services-managers-in-jiangxi-province-china/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/ppma-and-public-services-managers-in-jiangxi-province-china/      [IMG: 164 align="absMiddle" alt="Chinese meeting 170212" class="criss-cross" height="94" hspace="0" image_ image_name="0" name="Chinese meeting 170212" style="width: 267px; height: 1... Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20:04:19 +0000 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/the-mj-2012-achievement-awards/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/the-mj-2012-achievement-awards/   Have you entered The MJ 2012 Achievement Awards?  [IMG: 155 image_ image_name="0" width="140" height="59" align="right" alt="THE MJ AWARDS LOGO" class="slide-to-the-right" hspace="0" name="TH... Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:16:04 +0000 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/local-government-staff-need-a-new-deal/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/local-government-staff-need-a-new-deal/   In a recent report ent... Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:34:23 +0000 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/transforming-thames-valley-police/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/transforming-thames-valley-police/     The chief constable and head of HR at the force explain how they are cutting crime and saving millions of pounds - to view the full article - click here   Both Dr Stephen C... Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:22:06 +0000 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/ppma-2012-annual-seminar-and-ppma-awards/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/ppma-2012-annual-seminar-and-ppma-awards/       [IMG: 161 align="right" alt="2012 Seminar logo" border="0" class="slide-to-the-right" height="98" hspace="0" image_ name="2012 Seminar logo" title="" width="14... Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:59:40 +0000 http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/achieving-radical-innovations/ http://www.ppma.org.uk/ppma-news/achieving-radical-innovations/       Most chief executives are heavily engaged in transforming their councils.   What are they learning about achieving radical innovations?    What is surprising them?  What is provin... Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:55:29 +0000