What the parties have on offer

Article Abstract:

Striking similarities and narrow differences characterize the employment policies of the three major political parties involved in the Apr 9, 1992 UK elections. Spokesmen for the Conservative, Labour, and Liberal Democratic Parties all emphasize the importance of training and raising the skill levels of UK's work force. The Conservative Party specifically pledges to make the UK a land of opportunity for the working class, while the Labour Party espouses a vision of partnership between the government, employers and labor unions. The Liberal Democratic Party's agenda promises to enhance employee participation in strategic decision-making. The similarities in the employment policies of the three parties suggest a change of government will produce a familiar framework for personnel professionals. Expectations of employers' and other employment-affected groups from the next government are stated.

Political organizations, United Kingdom, Political activity, Cover Story, Labour Party (United Kingdom), Political parties, Liberal Democrats (United Kingdom), Tories, English

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HR doesn't have to be a paradox

Article Abstract:

Human resources professionals face the task of undertaking several conflicting roles: acting as counsel and mediator for both upper management and employees in settling disputes, peacemaker, enforcer of company rules and is responsible for establishing an effective communication system within the organization. Fulfilling the different expectations of both management and employees at the same time is an impossible task for personnel managers. Often unable to satisfy these demands, HR professionals become frustrated and eventually fail at their job. The conflict that personnel managers face daily in trying to meet the rigorous demands of these contradicting roles takes its toll in the form of stress and health problems. Upper management should take into consideration the complexity involved in human resources management, in planning for goals and in setting expectations.

Practice, Human resource directors

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Mergers and acquisitions in Germany: buying a company can be expensive - but doesn't have to be

Article Abstract:

Liabilities involving deferred pension benefits may cause problems in the acquisition and merger of German firms. Discrepancies in benefit liabilities occur due to differences in accounting methods used by actuaries compared to those used by auditors. Moreover, German laws require the periodic adjustment of benefits to inflation. Buyers can improve the investigation of a target company by using the services of personnel specialists and actuaries.

Acquisitions & Mergers Analysis, Management, Economic aspects, Laws, regulations and rules, Germany, Acquisitions and mergers, Financial analysis, Retirement benefits

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