ADVISORY,
CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION SERVICE News Release issued by The
Government News Network on 29 April 2008
Acas, the
employment relations experts, today re-launched its website http://www.acas.org.uk with new
features for HR professionals, employers and employees. There are
also regional pages to provide businesses with details of training
and services on offer in their area.
The new website - which was redesigned following customer
feedback - features better navigation as well as providing
tailored guidance for both employers and employees.
Research released last year revealed that the Acas website and
its publications section benefit the UK economy by £32 million. In
2007 there were over three million visits to the website and
nearly a million copies of Acas publications were downloaded free
of charge.
As well as continuing to offer up-to-date information and
independent advice on workplace relations to help employers and
employees solve problems and improve overall performance, visitors
can also sign up to receive a free quarterly newsletter containing
information about changes to employment legislation and good
practice advice on employment relations.
John Taylor, Acas Chief Executive said, "Making our
resources accessible and easy to find creates strong benefits for
local businesses. Using our expertise, we have been able to add to
what is already a very valuable website, helping organisations
large and small save time and money. Whether it's maternity
leave or bullying or training or equality, the Acas website covers
all the key topics which can help managers deal effectively with
people issues."
For further information on Acas please refer to the website: http://www.acas.org.uk or the
helpline number is: 08457 47 47 47
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Notes to editors:
1 Acas' aim is to improve organisations and working life
through better employment relations. It provides information,
advice, training and a range of services working with employers
and employees to prevent or resolve problems and improve
performance. It is an independent statutory body governed by a
Council consisting of the Acas Chair and employer, trade union and
independent members.
About the report:
"A Review of the Economic Impact of Employment Relations
Services Delivered by Acas" was carried out by Pamela Meadows
at the National Institute of Economic and Social Research and
published in November 2007.
Acas National
Brandon House, 180 Borough High Street, London
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