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SFO admits Tchenguiz case errors - Property tycoon receives apology after information was ‘inadvertently miscast’ when obtaining warrants during investigation into Kaupthing

Germany fights eurozone firewall moves - Steffen Seibert, spokesman for Angela Merkel, insisted that Berlin saw no need to increase the size of the €500bn European Stability Mechanism

Syrian assault spurs call for intervention - The intensifying assault on the city of Homs killed dozens, including two western journalists, sparking fresh pleas for international action

Obama and Romney unveil rival tax plans - The two plans show that there is strong support for reforms to the bafflingly complicated US tax system but division about how much revenue the system should raise

RBS bonus cuts offset by big salary increases - RBS will on Thursday reveal that it boosted fixed pay and benefits in its investment banking division by about a third in 2011

HP printer business facing challenges - The unit which has long underpinned Hewlett-Packard’s finances is facing structural problems that threaten its position as the company’s cash cow

Global summit to tackle Somalia’s woes - Terrorism and piracy fears spur more than 50 heads of state and foreign ministers to convene for discussions on the volatile African state

Gillard calls Labor leadership vote - Australian prime minister calls leadership vote after Rudd resigns and says she cannot win election

Record sterling oil price sparks fears - The rally in the price of crude oil denominated in European-currencies is likely to have a negative impact on the continent’s economic growth

West dismayed at failure of IAEA talks in Iran - The failure of talks between Iran and the IAEA over Tehran’s nuclear programme has triggered dismay among western powers

 
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Human resources

With the escalating volumes of employment legislation currently taking place within the European Union, no organisation can afford to be without the support of a Human Resource specialist.

Attention to this area should not purely be looked at as a defensive mechanism. Sound well thought out employee policies properly put in place can benefit all businesses.

Published data shows a continuing rise in employee related cases being taken to employment tribunals. Businesses are now more vulnerable to claims, often where there is no upper financial ceiling to any award made. The ability to demonstrate correct policies and procedures will assist in dealing with such matters

All businesses should constantly review their procedures in this area. Legislation in contracts of employment, minimum wage regulation, disability and discrimination in all areas is continually evolving. A sound defence to any potential claim can be completely negated by the most simple procedural slip up.

We can assist you develop and implement HR policies and procedures for the benefit of your business.  The benefit of attention to detail in this area cannot be overstressed.