A series of articles on key aspects of Human Resource management written by Simon Dawson for the NHA trade journal 2008 issues.

This has included how to choose the best staff, key practicalities of discipline and dismissal, crucial ways to improve retention, feedback and dealing with poor attitude. Of course there will soon be an article on ups and downs of Christmas.

'Advertorial' written by Simon Dawson for the Flexible Working supplement in the Guardian on 25 October 2007. The layout and the page put together by Nick and Emmanuelle at Lyonsdown. You can view the full supplement.

The photograph of manager Jo Lewis (right) and helper Zoe at the Pengethley Farm Shop by Nick Turner.

 

October 2007

Article placed by Peter Jump in The Negotiator. Simon explains some of the rules behind choosing between applicants – using methods other than the normal interview.

Photograph of Simon by Nick Turner.

August 2007

Simon couldn't resist suggesting how the Bishop of Hereford might have avoided a Tribunal judgment against him when he declined to appoint the gay John Heaney. Letter in the Hereford Times.

August 2007

A short piece in the London Evening Standard placed by Alexandra Heybourne (MacLaurin). This was about the research conducted for theSIMPLEway on how many people understood their contracts of employment.

The research was carried out by Ipsos MORI and organised by MacLaurin Associates.

August 2007

HR Magazine carried a report on the contract research, placed by Alexandra Heybourne (MacLaurin).

August 2007

A slightly tongue in cheek report (as you might expect ) in the Guardian. All about a sinisterly named 'Hiring And Firing' web site (an early incarnation of this site) suggesting that employees take care. Placed by Alexandra Heybourne (MacLaurin).

August 2007

Simon was interviewed by James Max on LBC the London conversation radio station. Topics covered contracts of employment. Simon was on the programme for 40 minutes, answering questions from James and phone-in callers.

August 2007

And UTalk carried a piece about the research, placed by Alexandra Heybourne (MacLaurin).

The results of the MORI poll can be downloaded from this sites's home page.

July 2007

One of many on-line reports of articles about the contract research. This one about the Western Mail article. This Welsh paper reported that Welsh people understood more about their employment contracts than some other parts of the country – including London !

July 2007

Article on mediation in
UTalk Marketing.com placed by Alexandra Heybourne (MacLaurin).

June 2007

Research on contracts appeared in the Guardian. Placed by Alexandra Heybourne (MacLaurin)

July 2007

Article in Peter Jump's column in the Western Daily Press giving key tips from the site on attracting staff. A little contentious in suggesting that an employer could do away with most rules and allow staff freedom to create a more efficient business.

May 2007

Article also by Peter Jump in West Country papers. The web site introduces Telephone Mediation and Email services
Telephone Mediation is a service that can resolve difficulties and conflicts between people without the recourse to a disciplinary route. This is an 'as needed' service provided to Members.

May 2007