New discussion paper cites building blocks for employee engagement.

Acas adviser, Steve Jennings, is holding the next in a series of free Equality and Diversity surgeries on 20 January at our Liverpool office.

Acas, the employment relations service, believes having a workplace that values employee health and wellbeing can help organisations deal with a range of situations in the best way. Workplace bullying continues to be a problem and is damaging to both individuals and business.

Acas is encouraging UK businesses and managers to prepare for the longer term effects of the recession and implement policies and procedures to help cope with mental health issues in the workplace.

Acas is pleased to announce the launch of a new course to complement its range of HR, management and employment relations training courses.

The most recent in a series of surveys carried out by the employment relations service, Acas and the Glamorgan Business School, has found that despite the economic climate 40% of Welsh employers reported facing difficulties in recruiting some employees.

To complement its new Code of Practice on time off for trade union duties and activities, the Acas Council has recently agreed two new guides providing further information on the subject of time off for employee representatives.

West Midlands Equality & Diversity Development in conjunction with Acas, would like to invite you to their forthcoming event on the topic of "hidden disabilities" and how organisations and employers can offer support and assistance to people who suffer from them.