news from CMI

2010

Equal pay for women still 57 years away

Submitted by Mike Petrook MCMI on Thu, 19/08/2010 - 00:00

Current salary increases mean female managers won’t be paid the same as men until 2067

Half of managers misjudge their workplace performance

Submitted by Mike Petrook MCMI on Thu, 05/08/2010 - 09:40

Figures out today show that managers across the UK don't know where their strengths lie. Data analysed from over 6,000 responses to a specially designed App suggest that a perception gap exists and CMI argues that this must be addressed if employers are to build skills for Britain's long-term future.

CMI reacts to Government plans to remove default retirement age

Submitted by Mike Petrook MCMI on Thu, 29/07/2010 - 15:22

The CMI today responded to a Government announcement to phase out the default retirement age.

Under the current system, employers can make staff retire aged 65, regardless of their circumstances. The Government has, however, signalled that this will change because people are living longer and healthier lives.

Petra Wilton, CMI’s director of policy and research, comments:

CMI reacts to UKCES report on skills

Submitted by Mike Petrook MCMI on Wed, 28/07/2010 - 12:54

The CMI today responded to the publication of a report by the UK Commission for Employment & Skills, titled ‘Ambition 2020 – world class skills and jobs for the UK’.

Government’s skills strategy in danger of missing opportunity to boost economy

Submitted by Mike Petrook MCMI on Thu, 22/07/2010 - 15:36

Responding to the publication, today, of the Government’s consultation on the future direction of skills policy, CMI (Chartered Management Institute) warns that an opportunity to drive economic growth could be missed.

Last chance to nominate top management books

Submitted by Mike Petrook MCMI on Mon, 12/07/2010 - 15:07

UK authors and publishers have just three weeks left to enter books into the inaugural Management Book of the Year competition to be in with a chance to win a £5,000 prize and the coveted title.

Reaction to union’s warning over education cuts

Submitted by Mike Petrook MCMI on Thu, 08/07/2010 - 11:15

Professional body calls for caution, saying cuts will eat into long-term UK growth.

CMI response to rise in retirement age

Submitted by Mike Petrook MCMI on Thu, 24/06/2010 - 11:33

Ruth Spellman, chief executive of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) has welcomed news that the Government plans to raise the retirement age and calls for an end to the default retirement age.

Business leaders welcome Budget, but want more answers

Submitted by Mike Petrook MCMI on Tue, 22/06/2010 - 15:33

In today's Budget Report, the Chancellor announced measures designed to stimulate business growth, but whilst many of his proposals will be supported by the UK’s management and leadership community, questions remain over how some cutbacks will play out in reality.