Many voluntary and community organisations are weak in HR. A report from the National Council for Voluntary Organisation’s and the UK Workforce Hub reveals that they often do not have the resources to employ a dedicated HR role, with the result that line managers carry out functions they are not trained to perform.The report, ‘Consortia purchase of Human Resources (HR) support’ gives forward thinking voluntary and community organisations the opportunity to explore different ways of meeting their HR management needs when planning and developing their workforce. It describes how through collaboration, organisations have the potential to take a far more proactive approach to HR. This will benefit organisations by enabling them to attract and retain good staff, as well as avoiding damaging and expensive litigation.
COUNCILS WARN OVER FUNDING FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Local authorities are warning that the funding of Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) might need to be reviewed if there is an increase in demand for the service. The warning comes in an interim report from the Local Government Association and means council leaders will now press the Government to extend financial support to help local authorities meet rising need.
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MORE COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTRES PROMISED
The Government is planning to establish ten community justice initiatives following a year of successful operation by the community justice centre in north Liverpool, which is the first of its kind in England and Wales. The centre deals with anti-social behaviour and the crime associated with it.The initiative is designed to involve the community so that local people can play a large part in how the centre is run, including saying which crimes they feel affect local people most and by suggesting unpaid jobs for offenders.