'...access to a diverse range of other companies/industries/sectors in which ideas and experience can be shared.'

Southern Water

Examples of topics covered...

  • Recruitment and retention
    Induction packs
    Graduate recruitment and development programmes
    Selection tools
    Asylum and Immigration checks during recruitment
    Rewarding attendance
    Introduction awards
    e-recruitment
  • Legislation
    European Commission Competition Law
    Consultation Directive
    Compliance with the Asylum and Immigration Act
    Working time opt outs
    Dispute resolution
    Stress absence and the DDA
    Whistleblowing
  • Other issues
    Recommended external providers of HR services and benefits
    HR Intranet
    Self service access to HR data
    Devolving HR admin to line managers
    Vacancies in other organisations for redundant staff
  • Compensation and benefits
    Non-financial rewards
    Holiday allowances
    Pension schemes
    Childcare vouchers
    Employee benefit statements
    Bank holiday entitlement for part-time employees
  • HR policies and procedures
    Use of mobile phones in cars
    Dress codes
    Diversity
    IVF policies
  • Termination
    Enforcement of retirement
    Criminal convictions
  • Topical Issues
    Response to Tsunami
    Reaction to 9/11
    The Pope's funeral
    The World Cup
    Transport plans and provision of car parking
  • Training
    Training budgets per head of staff
    Number of trainers per head of staff