The People Bulletin

David Cameron told EU leaders today that they must be "bolder" if they want to shake off their economic troubles. The same message can easily be transferred to any leader. Make a bold move and see results. The flip side of this is of course when a bold move goes wrong and things end up in a worse state than at the beginning. With a double-dip recession seeming ever more likely HR professionals will be faced with this same dilemma - make a bold move that could have a huge positive impact but potentially risks something going very wrong, or make a small step that is almost guaranteed good results but may not quite reach your business objective. Welcome to The People Bulletin! Leila Hutchins

News

• Employee who used work computer 'inappropriately' unfairly dismissed
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  This unusual case highlights that employers must be consistent in how they deal with employee misconduct to avoid unfair dismissal claims.

• Employees remain proud to work in the private sector
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  The Hays Career Outlook Survey has shown that despite rising levels of stress among employees in the private sector, over 80% of those surveyed would encourage graduates to seek a role in the private sector.

• Revised timetable for auto-enrolment announced
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  In a written statement the DWP have announced the revised timetable for auto-enrolment.

• ‘Odd jobbers’ keeping the lid on unemployment
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  A new report from the CIPD on the rise in self-employment has concluded that the bulk of those at present taking the self-employed route to work are part-time ‘odd jobbers’ trying to avoid unemployment.

Employment Law

• Unfair dismissal qualifying period - the facts
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  The promise of increased flexibility and a reduced threat of claims by employees should be a welcome announcement for employers. However, is the government's intention to water down unfair dismissal rights all it's cracked up to be? Leah de Vries and Sarah March discuss.

Technology

• Changing technology is easy - it’s getting people to change that’s the problem
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  Old habits die hard, so don’t fight them. Instead give your staff collaboration tools they will actually use, says David Lavenda.