Contents of HR update for February 2005 (Study 791)

Long service awards
While a job for life is something of an unfashionable concept, the reality is that many employees still clock up long service with a single employer and are recognised for doing so. Our special feature looks at the form and value of long service awards in 17 organisations...more details

Also in this update:

Share schemes: ProShare awards
Lloyds TSB Group wins FTSE 100 ProShare award for effective share scheme communications

Human capital: The Royal Bank of Scotland Group
The RBS Group unveils the latest stage of its human capital strategy – a new online human capital toolkit.

Improving skills and productivity: the role of Sector Skills Council
A network of Sector Skills Councils, covering industries as diverse as textiles and tourism, aims to give employers a greater say in developing skills and qualifications. We also take a closer look at Cogent, the SSC for the chemical, nuclear, oil and gas, petroleum and polymer industries.

HR Round-up

• New shifts at United Glass improve work-life balance
• Avery Dennison reaps rewards of suggestion scheme