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Information and Consultation of Employees

Wednesday, 16 April 2008 09:00

Information and Consultation of Employees Regulation extended.

This regulation first came into force in 2004 for organisations employing more than 150 people. This month it has been extended to include those with 50 or more staff. Introduced to help organisations effectively manage crises or major changes, it was a mechanism to ensure communication between workers and their representatives and management, on issues that affect the workforce.

OFWAT fines Severn Trent Water

Tuesday, 08 April 2008 09:00

OFWAT fines Severn Trent Water £35.8million pounds.

Britain's second-largest water company is to be fined by Ofwat for supplying false data to the regulator and providing poor customer service. It admitted two charges of fraud in court today with Chief Executive Tony Wray blaming the old management regime. "There is no doubt that the previous regime and culture in place during the era from 2000 to 2004 was overly bureaucratic and lacked sufficient controls and procedures."

Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide

Sunday, 06 April 2008 09:00

The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 came into force today.

This long awaited legislation has finally started and sadly it will probably not be long before we see the first prosecutions of senior managers. If you are a senior manager or director, do you know what the legislation means to you and your organisation? If you do not, then follow the links below to the Ministry of Justice web site and to the Health and Safety Executive – it will make for sobering reading.

DevelopChange team

Monday, 31 March 2008 09:00

DevelopChange has just recruited a new member to its expanding team of consultants. Dave Scott has joined as a Senior Consultant this week, coming from the Nottingham based financial services company Cattels. Dave was responsible for management development and training at all levels and had previously worked for Impact Development Training Group and the Outward Bound Trust in the UK and in southern Africa.

Dave brings a wealth of experience in management development, personal development and organisational development, gained in the UK and around the globe. His experience across sectors and with global organisations will be a real asset to the team.

“Dave Scott is highly experienced and talented individual who will bring new skills and added strength to the existing team of consultants” says Dave Andrews, Managing Consultant and co founder of DevelopChange.