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New President for BAWP
20/07/2010Mortgages
19/07/2010Developing your 50+ workforce
09/07/2010'Working Families' is running another of its excellent events on 29 September, entitled "50+ Understanding, Engaging and Developing your older workforce". At a time when organisations have to do more with the resources they have, the return on talent is more important than ever. This, coupled with external drivers such as the changes to mandatory retirement age legislation, the aging population and the drop in numbers of young people entering the labour market, will fundamentally change the shape and makeup of the workforce. Employers need to re-examine recruitment and retention strategies and consider how to engage with, not just Gen Y, but with the generation of so-called older (50+) workers. For full details please see the website
New book on ISC Control Points
07/07/2010A new book from America on how to handle someone stronger than yourself. See their flier for more information.
Newsletter updates
07/07/2010New newsletters have been added to the 'Newsletter' page, including one from Maternity Action and an update on the HPDS scheme.
PMAS Bonuses for 2010
07/07/2010Press release here from PMAS, which may be of interest if you are one of its investors! If you aren't then look at www.pmas.co.uk or see your local rep.
Police Benefits Portal
07/07/2010Hanson Wealth has produced a Police Benefits Portal containing links to discounts and special offers available to members of the police service. Take a look at www.policebenefits.co.uk to see what is on offer.
Transformational management
07/07/2010A Bedfordshire Inspector, Jaki Whittred, has undertaken some interesting research into management styles of senior women in policing for a Master's degree. Her dissertation is available here. If you need any more information, please contact jaki.whittred@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk
Want to cycle in Vietnam and Cambodia?
07/07/2010An amazing group of women have raised nearly £2.5 million by taking part in women for women cycle rides in Cuba, Egypt, India, Israel, Jordon and Turkey. Experience the adventure of a lifetime and join a team of very special women to raise vital funds for Genesis Research Trust to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment of distressing conditions such as premature birth, miscarriage, cancer, genetic diseases and brain damage. If you have ever wanted to experience beautiful scenery, timeless traditions and raise money for a charity, this is the opportunity of a lifetime.
This five day 400km challenge in November or December 2011 takes you from Vietnam’s charming and vibrant Ho Chi Minh City past villages, temples and green paddy fields through to the breathtaking city of Angkor Wat in the magical kingdom of Cambodia. The 11th Women for Women ride will be challenging and will earn every penny of the sponsorship raised. It is guaranteed to be full of fun and friendship.
Please click here for a flier, or visit www.women-for-women.org/events
Another possible aid for menopausal problems
07/05/2010Femarelle is a product intended to help women going through early stages of menopause or beyond. It has been available around the world for over 10 years, and has the professional endorsement of some eminent gynaecologists, including Dr Nick Panay of Chelsea and Westminster and Queen Charlottes Hospitals. It can be used by women who can't (or don't want to) take HRT, as it has no effect on the breast, the uterus or blood clotting. The company is offering every woman in policing the chance to try Femarelle for themselves, free, for 1 month, to see if it works for them. Simply by visiting their site, www.femarelle.co.uk and entering Coupon Code: PCF24R you can register to receive your free pack, worth £24.95.
Equality Act
07/05/2010As you may be aware the Equality Act 2010 passed its final stages on 8th April and has received Royal Assent. It was expected to come into force in October 2010, but this appears to have been delayed. There is a useful article here summarising the changes to existing law brought about by the Act, and a useful government summary here. There will also be a constantly updating page on www.emplaw.co.uk dealing with the new Act.
HE Forum for Learning & Development in Policing
07/05/2010The Higher Education Forum for Learning and Development in Policing is pleased to announce their inaugural conference to be held at the University of Central Lancashire. The aim of this conference is to bring together academics, police officers and managers, researchers, policy makers and service providers who are involved in the development, delivery and provision of ‘police learning’ to debate this issue particularly in the context of its delivery in a Higher Education setting.They are looking for oral and poster presentations on any aspect of police learning and development, with a closing date of 28 May.Further information here.
Maternity Action
07/05/2010Maternity Action is an organisation which works to end inequality and promote the health and well-being of all pregnant women, their partners and children. They began full time operations in 2009, and are currently working on a new project about pregnancy discrimination which aims to raise awareness amongst women and their advisors about women’s rights at work when they are pregnant. They have produced new detailed information sheets, and a poster advertising this information for display. For full details please visit their website