Contents of HR Studies Update for September 2004 (Study 782)

Employee referral schemes

Employers are increasingly viewing employee referral schemes as a cost-effective and time-saving method of sourcing job applicants. Our special feature discusses the pros and cons of this recruitment technique and examines the schemes in operation at 14 organisations, focusing on levels of payments and the conditions attached ... more details

Also in this Update:

Sickness certification: The suggestions for reform

Who should be responsible for issuing sick notes?

HR supplier relationships: Lloyds TSB

A new team is seeking to tap the full potential of HR suppliers

Apprenticeships: Revamping the system

The Government's recently announced reforms aim to improve training for young people

Investors in People: TNT UK

IiP Champion status recognises the company's extensive training and development activities

Absence levels: Latest statistics

In the third of a series on HR metrics, we look at key findings from the annual CIPD and CBI surveys

HR round-up

• Pilot schemes explore the alternatives to GP-issued sick notes
• Self-managing teams a success at Lubrizol
• New rules on alcohol and drugs at British Airways
• Lower absence the prize for Royal Mail
• Bedfordshire Police takes proactive steps to promote employee health