The following details have been supplied by the TUC:A Government Minister misled the Lords over plans to exempt most self-employed workers from the Health and Safety at Work Act, new information indicates.Ministers have claimed consistently that their proposals stem from Professor Ragnar Löfstedt’s government-ordered review which recommended withdrawing safety duties from self-employed people “whose work … Continue reading Government misled Lords on self-employment
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DWP will end check off by February 2015 or earlier
The following details have been supplied by PCS DWP Group:The Group Executive Committee met DWP management again last week about the government’s political attack on check off for PCS members. The DWP have now formally stated, “we intend to remove check off with appropriate notice”. The GEC will continue to fully oppose the ending of … Continue reading DWP will end check off by February 2015 or earlier
Newsnight reveals inaccuracies in Iain Duncan Smith’s CV
Members may wish to view the following link to a BBC News article from 2002 regarding the Secretary of State.http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2002/12_december/19/newsnight_ids_cv.shtml
PCS says no to increased benchmark/minimum expectation levels in PIP
The Following has been supplied by the PCS DWP GEC:Branch Briefing DWP/BB/188/14 gave details of the Group Executive Committee (GEC) demands put to DWP management as part of the Group Campaign Plan. One of the GEC objectives in the talks we are seeking with management is that – “Minimum Expectation Levels in the benefits directorate … Continue reading PCS says no to increased benchmark/minimum expectation levels in PIP
DWP Group Campaign Plan Report
The following details have been supplied by PCS DWP Group:The PCS DWP Group Executive Committee (GEC) met on 29 and 30 October. A key part of the meeting was a discussion about the DWP Group Campaign Plan agreed by conference in May. The GEC reviewed and welcomed the progress made by negotiation and campaigning so … Continue reading DWP Group Campaign Plan Report
Staffing chaos continues – recruitment in Pensions Directorate
The following details have been supplied by PCS DWP Group:The chaos in DWP staffing continues this week. After the announcement of a VES scheme for staff in operations last week DWP management are announcing today that further external recruitment is required for the Pensions Directorate and Universal Credit.Management have decided that the Pensions directorate needs … Continue reading Staffing chaos continues – recruitment in Pensions Directorate
People Performance Disagreements
The following details have been supplied by PCS DWP Group: Mid-year indicative ratingsThis briefing clarifies the process for resolving disagreements under the new Grievance Procedure.Discussion with manager The aim of the performance management system is to encourage open and honest discussion between the employee and manager to deal with difficulties or disputes at an early … Continue reading People Performance Disagreements
Deadly BP cost cutter to head UK Civil Service
A former oil executive criticised for his role in a deadly BP refinery explosion, and whose last oil company was fined over 50 health and safety violations connected with fracking, has been appointed the first chief executive of the Civil Service. Earlier this year John Manzoni was appointed to lead the government's Major Projects Authority … Continue reading Deadly BP cost cutter to head UK Civil Service
Voluntary Exit Scheme in Work Services.
3,600 Job Cuts AnnouncedThe following details have been supplied by PCS DWP Group: DWP have announced a large scale voluntary exit scheme across the whole of the Job Centre network. This exercise is aimed at cutting up to 3,600 jobs. The staff will leave DWP in June 2015.Who is eligible to apply?1. All AO’s in … Continue reading Voluntary Exit Scheme in Work Services.
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