Conjestion Charge to rise.
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Morningside

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24,137 posts

245 months

Thursday 15th October 2009
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Bing o

15,184 posts

235 months

Thursday 15th October 2009
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Morningside said:
Is it Boris' fault that TFL are in the st then?

fido

17,859 posts

271 months

Thursday 15th October 2009
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Hardly, I don't think Boris has any choice on this one .. ok, admitedly they could trim some TFL salaries .. but who was it that hired swathes of useless consultants (and their chums)?

Whoever is in charge is going to have to deal with the losses in revenue.

I'm wondering if this is the slow start to a journey towards inflation .. but without the pay rises.

sirtyro

1,824 posts

214 months

Thursday 15th October 2009
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At least he is honest about it....what would you have him do?

AndrewW-G

11,968 posts

233 months

Thursday 15th October 2009
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Bing o said:
Morningside said:
Is it Boris' fault that TFL are in the st then?
A recuring theme that will only get worse when winky is sent to the tower Gets creamed at the GE. It's going to take years to rebuild this country and during that time organisations that have been mismanaged will have to be restructured back into almost efficiently run services and that will cost money . . . . . . . . . . it'll be interesting to see if Cameron can do this without it all collapsing round his ears

Trommel

20,173 posts

275 months

Thursday 15th October 2009
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Aside from the scandalous £10, If the Western Extension doesn't go I predict he will lose an awful lot of fans.

Jasandjules

71,233 posts

245 months

Thursday 15th October 2009
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I fear more congestion charges will be created simply to pay for the huge black hole the current self serving scum have created.

ShadownINja

78,759 posts

298 months

Thursday 15th October 2009
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sirtyro said:
At least he is honest about it....what would you have him do?
Redundancies is a good option. There's a lot of scrap metal in them cameras and signs, too.

pkitchen

1,747 posts

225 months

Thursday 15th October 2009
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ShadownINja said:
sirtyro said:
At least he is honest about it....what would you have him do?
Redundancies is a good option. There's a lot of scrap metal in them cameras and signs, too.
Come on Boris, sort it, that's what you are paid for. You are in power deal with it.

s2art

18,942 posts

269 months

Thursday 15th October 2009
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I have a horrible feeling that the Tories are going to be saddled with problems like this when they are elected.
NuLab will have signed loads of contracts with expensive escape clauses, and it will take years to unwind the positions.

sirtyro

1,824 posts

214 months

Thursday 15th October 2009
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They have been operating a scorched earth policy for a while now......they know they have to make it as hard as possible for the Tories when they get in power!

Bing o

15,184 posts

235 months

Thursday 15th October 2009
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I hope that the irony that this is, in part, caused by a loss of Tube revenues from City workers is not lost on everyone smile

Fittster

20,120 posts

229 months

Thursday 15th October 2009
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Bing o said:
Morningside said:
Is it Boris' fault that TFL are in the st then?
Boris could either make TFL more efficient or cut back its services, however like all big government politicians he simply raises prices/taxes.


Jasandjules

71,233 posts

245 months

Thursday 15th October 2009
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sirtyro said:
They have been operating a scorched earth policy for a while now......they know they have to make it as hard as possible for the Tories when they get in power!
Agreed. And frankly it is akin to being a traitor to my mind, and they ought to be shot for it.

collateral

7,238 posts

234 months

Thursday 15th October 2009
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What does the CC even get spent on anyhow?

loltolhurst

1,994 posts

200 months

Thursday 15th October 2009
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Fittster said:
Bing o said:
Morningside said:
Is it Boris' fault that TFL are in the st then?
Boris could either make TFL more efficient or cut back its services, however like all big government politicians he simply raises prices/taxes.
quite right

TFL Benefits
29 days annual leave plus 8 days stats
Self and nominee oystercard giving free travel on London Underground, buses, Docklands light railway, Trams
Private Medical insurance
Discounted Eurostar travel
TFL Pension fund – contributory, final salary scheme (5% employee, 15% employer contribution)
75% reimbursement of an annual season ticket loan for National Rail travel

not bad really

example job on offer - reads like a winners guide to wk bingo:

Job Details
HR Policy Manager


Ref TFL8908
Region Central London
Business area HR


Purpose


£45,000 - £50,000

With over 3.5 million journeys made each weekday, and more than one billion journeys every year, this is a unique time for London Underground (LU). Investment in our upgrades and transformation programs is a priority in our journey to become world class. For this to succeed, we need to continue to embrace change to enable us to improve the service we deliver to our customers. This means we need to have policies and procedures that drive consistency in the way we do things and are focused on providing everyone with the right level of support and guidance.

We therefore have a new challenging opportunity for a highly skilled policy manager to help shape our policies, procedures and guidance to support us on our journey. To be successful in this role, you will be a team player who has well developed business relationship and project management skills. This will enable you, as part of the governance process, to review and update the existing suite of HR policies, procedures, guidelines and standards.

In addition, you will need to consider and identify new opportunities and linkages to the recently launched London Underground Manager’s Handbook, a one stop shop for providing guidance to our managers. As part of engaging key stakeholders, you will take the lead on enabling the facilitation of briefing sessions and workshops.

Key requirements for this role are:
A combination of strategic understanding of the business coupled with expertise in HR policy formulation and implementation in a matrix and unionised environment
Sound analytical skills and an ability to benchmark LU’s policies against other organisations, whilst adhering to employment legislation and considering the impact on terms of employment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
You will have excellent influencing and negotiating skills in order to work closely in partnership with Trade Unions, internal stakeholders and HR colleagues across LU and Transport for London - our Group Company to achieve successful policy development, implementation and evaluation. Associated with this exciting opportunity and high profile role is a reward package to match.




Key accountabilities


Working with appropriate stakeholders to develop, write and communicate HR policies and plans, in accordance with the Tube Managers’ Handbook, to support the delivery of LUL’s strategic business objectives and plans and which embed LUL’s value and behaviours.
Lead for LU to ensure the Tube Managers’ Handbook reflects current and new Policies and procedures, and managers have access to and are aware of all changes
Develop a sustainable and consistent process for developing, writing and reviewing all LU HR Policies
Support consultation led by ER over proposed Policies where ever necessary
Implement HR policies and plans with the senior HR management team and provide appropriate monitoring and audit.
Be the subject matter expert on HR policy and the application of employment law and diversity.
Assess changes in employment law and monitor employment practice trends to assess impact on LUL.
Plan and deliver agreed policies, change and update relevant processes, procedures and the LUL HR handbook as required.
Provide employment law and policy advisory capability and work to improve managers’ and employees’ understanding of LUL employment policy and standards.
Please click on the link below for a full job description



Skills, Knowledge, Experience


To apply for this role please attach an up-to-date CV along with a covering letter, demonstrating how you meet the criteria under skills, knowledge and experience and why you think you are suitable for the role.

Please note: Shortlisting is carried out on the basis of the information that you provide on your CV and covering letter. Please provide brief examples against the criteria, where possible.


Skills
Ability to lead others (desirable)
Experience of leading projects with the ability to lead project teams/working groups (essential
Strong influencing skills with the ability to influence change at senior levels, including successfully facilitating joint decision making (essential)
Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively and to reduce often complex HR policy to clear and easy to understand written process (essential)
Ability to develop understanding of the business supported by the business partner and to apply commercial and strategic awareness to problem solving (essential)
Knowledge

Degree qualified (desirable)
In depth understanding of HR policy, best practice, legislation and equality and diversity (essential)
Good understanding of the legal framework around HR Policies, Terms and Conditions and contractual / non contractual nature of these documents (essential)
Experience

CIPD or relevant professional experience (essential)
Relevant experience in the application of a wide range of HR policies and procedures is essential, ideally in a large, unionised environment (essential)
Previous experience delivering training / coaching to customers in applying HR policy would be an advantage (desirable)
Proven experience of delivering of services through third parties and operating successfully in a matrix environment (desirable)
Relevant business experience and of working with senior management on strategy & policy (desirable)




Shay HTFC

3,588 posts

205 months

Thursday 15th October 2009
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laugh Some people are so blindly in favour of this man and the Tory party in general, its almost as bad as the lentilists who are so blindly in favour of Labour.

Honestly, if the exact same news report came out, but it was a Labour mayor's name in place of Boris, would you be saying the same "oh, he has no choice" crap? Can't you make your own opinion on whether something is right or wrong, or do you have to blindly follow whatever your leader is saying.

loltolhurst

1,994 posts

200 months

Thursday 15th October 2009
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remind me again why kids get free travel as do over 60's. over 65s ok but why over 60's??

collateral

7,238 posts

234 months

Thursday 15th October 2009
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Shay HTFC said:
laugh Some people are so blindly in favour of this man and the Tory party in general, its almost as bad as the lentilists who are so blindly in favour of Labour.

Honestly, if the exact same news report came out, but it was a Labour mayor's name in place of Boris, would you be saying the same "oh, he has no choice" crap? Can't you make your own opinion on whether something is right or wrong, or do you have to blindly follow whatever your leader is saying.
PH partisan politics:

Tory does something stupid - defend
Laboury does something stupid - attack

bga

8,134 posts

267 months

Thursday 15th October 2009
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loltolhurst said:
Job Details
HR Policy Manager
A position in a private sector company of a similar size would be paying at least £25k more + bonus.
The TfL specific bens are good, but not that good.