The tables below provide details of selected new content that is due to be published on XpertHR, as well as details of recently published content.
| Liveflo |
Pensions auto-enrolment: Prepare for pensions auto-enrolment
XpertHR will expand its Liveflo service with a workflow that takes employers through the process of auto-enrolling employees into a qualifying pension scheme, as required by the Pensions Act 2008. Auto-enrolment starts in October 2012 for employers with 250 or more staff, with later dates for medium and small employers. |
May 2012 |
| Good practice guides |
Good practice guide on staff opinion surveys
We explain the purpose of staff opinion surveys and the practical measures that employers should take to maximise the potential of a survey, including how to improve response rates. |
May 2012 |
Good practice guide on managing transgender employees
We set out the steps that employers can take to support transgender employees and how taking such action can benefit the bottom line. |
May 2012 |
Good practice guide on stress
We set out the business case for managing stress, including the steps that employers can take at organisation level to deter the occurrence of stress and the support that they could put in place to help an employee cope with stress if he or she experiences it. |
May 2012 |
| How tos |
How to make a payment in lieu of notice
Guidance for employers on making a payment in lieu of notice, including when this might be appropriate, and the effect on the employee's benefits. |
May 2012 |
How to manage statutory adoption leave and pay (adoption within the UK)
Practical guidance for employers on how to manage statutory adoption leave and pay where the adoption is within the UK. |
May 2012 |
How to manage an agency worker who is pregnant or a new mother
This guide will look at the practicalities of managing an agency worker who is pregnant or a new mother, including complying with the relevant provisions of the Agency Workers Regulations 2010. |
May 2012 |
How to manage an employee who has been summoned for jury service
Practical guidance for employers on how to respond when an employee is summoned for jury service, including when deferral or excusal might be appropriate. |
June 2012 |
| International guides |
Employment law guide to Hong Kong
XpertHR will expand its international section with a guide to employment law in Hong Kong. |
May 2012 |
Employment law guide to Norway
XpertHR will expand its international section with a guide to employment law in Norway. |
July 2012 |
Employment law guide to Switzerland
XpertHR will expand its international section with a guide to employment law in Switzerland. |
August 2012 |
Employment law guide to Denmark
XpertHR will expand its international section with a guide to employment law in Denmark. |
September 2012 |
| Surveys |
Market-linked pay survey
Our survey of employer's use of pay benchmarking. |
May 2012 |
Redundancy survey
Survey of redundancy arrangements. |
May 2012 |
Testing in selection
Survey on testing used during selection process. |
May 2012 |
Performance management survey
Employer practice in performance management. |
May 2012 |
Absence rates
Annual survey on absence rates within organisations. |
May 2012 |
Aligning HR with business strategy
Survey on HR's influence on overall business strategy. |
May 2012 |
Performance management training survey
Survey on training line managers in managing performance. |
July 2012 |
Evaluation of training
Survey and case study on evaluating training. |
September 2012 |
Absence triggers and targets
Survey on employer practice in managing absence. |
September 2012 |
Fit notes survey
Survey on impact of fit notes on absence management. |
October 2012 |
Bullying and harassment survey
Survey on dealing with bullying in the workplace. |
November 2012 |
| Features |
Arrangements for London 2012 Olympic
Arrangements employers are making for olympics. |
May 2012 |
| Case studies |
Volunteers case study
Feature with mini employer case studies looking at how employers provide for employees who volunteer. |
May 2012 |