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man_listeningThese podcasts discuss vogue issues in HR. They are designed to be short snapshots but each gives practical suggestions that managers can implement. They are uploaded as mp3 format files. Most people should just be able to click on the Name and then Open to download and Windows Mediaplayer should start and the podcast should be audible through loudspeakers or headphones. If this automatic process does not work, click Save to save the file to your local disk. The file can then be run from your computer disk in whatever application you have for listening to audio files.

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Listen to HR Maturity Ladder

There’s a hierarchy of excellence in people management ranging from initial ignorance, rising through an adequate plateau state to mature in a state where the firm’s strategy and the people management strategy are developed as one.  This podcast starts by introducing the theory behind staff as a means of adding value in the firm and then goes on to discuss the hierarchy as a maturity ladder.  Management can change their people management practices thereby rising up the ladder to achieve greater contribution to the bottom line.



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Staff Development

Staff development is important to any organisation and a straight forward way to approach this is to have a competency based framework. In order to do this you need to know where you are now, where you want to be, and how you are going to get there. This two minute podcast gives a practical structure to staff development that is easily implemented in all organisations.



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Listen to Dignity at work podcast

This is a phrase which has become vogue over the last few years. But what does it actually mean? Dignity at work is about having the right to be treated with respect while at work. This means an employee can carry out their duties without harassment or bullying. This two minute podcast discusses the isue and gives practical suggestions to assure dignity.