Resources
The intention of the Gateway is to support HR practitioners in developing themselves and their practice. The Resource space is a portal to access a range of information and research. See ‘What’s new’ below and our section on ‘CIPD Updates’ for current/interesting information.
One of the biggest challenges for the region is to tap into the knowledge and practice that already exist and we welcome contributions from you on your own work, or links to information you have found of interest on your travels.
We are keen to work on areas that interest you so, if you have any information you would like to share, eg articles/useful links, the
Gateway Adviser.
Implications of Sharing Services
The scale and challenge of implementing shared services across government requires significant co-ordination and knowledge.
The UK’s public sector audit agencies have worked together to develop indicator sets for measuring the value for money performance of five core functions: finance; human resources; information, and communication technology; estates management; and procurement.
The indicators have been designed for use by senior managers across the public sector to help them monitor and improve the value for money performance in their organisations’ corporate services.
Use of the indicator sets is to be voluntary, with individual organisations deciding whether or not they would add value to their own performance management systems, benchmarking activities and improvement plans.
The scope of the indicator sets is not comprehensive but focuses instead on those aspects that are believed to be key for value for money performance in the five corporate services’ functions. The indicators have been extensively road-tested;: some 100 organisations across England, Scotland and Wales have been involved in their development, including over 30 pilot sites drawn from central government, local government, the NHS, Fire and Police sectors.
The indicators have been designed to ensure that all those who choose to gather the data will be able not only to assess their own value for money performance but also compare their results against other public sector organisations elsewhere in the UK.
Value for Money in Public Sector Corporate Services
HR Value for Money Indicators
For further information visit the Public Audit Forum website.
Public Audit Forum
E-Skills – Free Online Guide for Employers!
E-skills UK is now offering a free online guide for employers, The Training and Development Guide, highlighting funded or subsidised Information and Communication Technology (ICT) training and development opportunities in the UK.
Powered by j4b, the new online facility allows employers to gain quick access to the UK's most comprehensive database of funding opportunities for a number of purposes, including training, ICT and IT, e-Commerce and Web. Whether you are thinking about setting up a new business, have recently started a business or want to find assistance to help your established business grow, e-skills UK training and development guide is the place to start your search.
The Training and Development Guide