Recruitment and retention
Age discrimination cases 'could rise with people working longer'
26/08/2010More people are working later in life, sparking concern that the number of age discrimination cases could rise.
Age discrimination in workplace 'still a huge problem'
17/08/2010People over 50-years-old still suffer from problems of age discrimination in the workplace, it has been suggested.
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Employers need to be flexible 'to combat age discrimination'
03/08/2010Companies should offer flexible working regimes to tackle the problem of age discrimination in the workplace by accommodating older employees.
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Age discrimination 'still occurs in recruitment process'
27/07/2010There is still a problem with age discrimination when picking candidates for a job, it has been suggested.
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Teacher claims unfair dismissal for publishing story about students
29/06/2010A teacher has suggested she was unfairly dismissed after her novel featuring students appeared on the internet.
Employee 'not unfairly dismissed after BBC allegations'
24/06/2010An employee fired after BBC allegations would not have a good case for unfair dismissal, according to a report.
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Foreign doctor faces charges of corporate manslaughter
07/06/2010A Nigerian-born doctor faces the General Medical Council over allegations he administered a fatal overdose to a pensioner.
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"Foreign doctor faces charges of corporate manslaughter"...
Employment tribunal win for former hotel boss
04/06/2010A former hotel boss has won an employment tribunal after being unfairly dismissed despite working nearly double his allocated hours.
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Employment dispute ends for MMR doctor
25/05/2010A doctor has been banned from practising medicine after the General Medical Council found him guilty of serious misconduct.
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"Employment dispute ends for MMR doctor"...
Primary school headteacher sues council for unfair dismissal
24/05/2010A primary school headteacher has denied allegations of misconduct by launching an appeal against her dismissal.
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NHS whistleblower sues for unfair dismissal
21/05/2010A director of nursing has revealed negative information about a Milton Keynes hospital in an unfair dismissal case.
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Workers seek HR support services as government 'can't afford people to retire'
21/05/2010People may be forced to stay in work for longer as the government reviews its pension spending, an investment group has suggested.
Lawyer wins sex discrimination employment tribunal
18/05/2010A judge ruled in favour of a lawyer who sued his company for sexual discrimination after they fired him instead of a pregnant colleague.
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NHS unfair dismissal case for doctor banned for whistle-blowing
17/05/2010A doctor has been banned from returning to work after being suspended for eight years for criticising the NHS.
West Ham hit by unfair dismissal claims
14/05/2010West Ham United face allegations of unfair dismissal after ex-manager Gianfranco Zola started legal proceedings to sue the club.
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Age discrimination continues as coalition 'phases out' forced retirement
13/05/2010The default forced retirement age will not be dealt with until 2010, angering many equality groups.
Unfair dismissal for 'mentally ill' PwC employee
12/05/2010A former PricewaterhouseCoopers employee is suing the company after it made him redundant during extended sick leave caused by work-related stress.
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Employer redundancy advice needed as 2,000 RBS staff face axe
11/05/2010Up to 340 members of staff at a Nottingham branch of RBS are waiting to hear whether they have been made redundant following the bank's announcement that it will axe 2,000 employees.
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Sir Ian McKellen joins age discrimination campaign
07/05/2010Sir Ian McKellen stars in Age UK’s first TV advertising campaign to draw attention to age discrimination in the workplace.
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Employer redundancy advice needed as 'unemployment set to rise'
05/05/2010Public sector unemployment looks set to increase according to an economy expert, leading to an increase in the demand for employer redundancy advice.
HR support services news: 'Small perks can help employee retention levels'
08/02/2010People working in HR support services may be looking for ways to save a few pennies around the office, but one employment expert has warned against cutting back on the small perks.
HR support services news: Employers 'will turn to online sources for recruitment'
02/02/2010Employers and those working in HR support services will increasingly make use of online resources when it comes to recruitment, one industry expert has claimed.
HR support services news: Employers 'more positive' on recruitment
27/01/2010Employers are beginning to take a more positive attitude towards recruitment, it has been claimed - a statement that could be of interest to those working in HR support services.
HR support services news: Employers 'value experience over degrees'
15/01/2010A new survey has revealed that employers prefer job candidates to have relevant experience than academic qualifications, in news that may be of interest to those working in HR support services.
HR support services news: Graduates offer firms 'a great opportunity'
11/01/2010Recruiting graduates can be of benefit to small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - news that may be of interest to those working in HR support services.
HR support services news: Social media 'will be an important recruitment tool'
05/01/2010An industry expert has stated that social media will become an increasingly important method of recruitment, in news that may be of interest to those working in HR support services.
HR support services news: Employers should be given more incentives to recruit
04/01/2010The government should offer private sector businesses more incentives to hire new staff during 2010, in news that may be of interest to those working in HR support services.
HR support services news: UK labour market 'starting to improve'
18/12/2009In news which may be of interest to those working in HR support services, an employment expert has commented that the latest jobless figures indicate an improvement in the labour market.
HR support services news: Employers 'can benefit' from staff career breaks
03/12/2009Employers are beginning to recognise the advantages of allowing staff to take career breaks, in news that may be of interest to those working in HR support services.
HR support services news: Team culture is 'important'
23/11/2009Businesses and their HR support services should take the time to encourage a sense of team spirit among the workforce, an industry expert has claimed.
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HR support services news: Apprentice employers recognised
19/11/2009A new national scheme has been announced to recognise businesses that take on apprentices, which may be of interest to those working in HR support services.
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Employer redundancy advice: Effective communication 'key' in mergers process
18/11/2009Employers who are undergoing a merger or acquisition where jobs are under threat need to make sure they communicate with their staff, according to employer redundancy advice issued by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
HR support services news: Businesses 'should adapt' for older workers
12/11/2009A leading UK charity has called on businesses to adapt their policies on retirement in order to help older workers stay in employment.
HR support services advised to 'maximise' flexible working
21/10/2009HR support service workers have been advised to help employees make the most of their flexible working options by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
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HR support services new: Racial discrimination still occurring in recruitment
20/10/2009Human resources support services may have to do more to tackle racial discrimination in the workplace, if the results of a new survey are anything to go by.
Age discrimination news: Employees should choose retirement age
19/10/2009It has been claimed that employees should have the right to decide when they want to retire – which could help to minimise the number of age discrimination claims in the UK.
Employment contract advice news: Bosses using "a variety of tactics" to retain staff
16/10/2009Those seeking employment contract advice may be interested in one sector commentator's assertions regarding worker retention in the current economic climate.
Job vacancies decline 'for HR support service workers'
13/10/2009Human resources (HR) support services may be interested to learn that the number of jobs in the sector declined during September.
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Age discrimination news: Retirement age scrapped for senior civil servants
02/10/2009Human resources support services may be interested to learn that the mandatory retirement age for senior civil service workers has been scrapped.
BBC told to hire new presenter 'to fight age discrimination claims'
24/09/2009To fight back against accusations of age discrimination, the BBC has been given the challenge of recruiting a female newsreader over the age of 50 within the next year.
Employer redundancy advice news: Workers scared to take sick leave
17/09/2009Some workers may be in need of employer redundancy advice as they are too afraid to take sick leave in case they lose their position, it has been suggested.
New employer redundancy advice guide launched
27/08/2009Firms have been offered employer redundancy advice in the form of a new guide from Baines Wilson law practice.
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Employer redundancy advice news: Bosses may try to rehire ex-workers
26/08/2009In the future, firms could be attempting to lure back workers they have previously offered employer redundancy advice to, it has been claimed.
HR support services needed 'to avoid Wild West hiring'
21/08/2009Human resources (HR) support services should be involved in a company's recruitment process to avoid 'Wild West' hiring, it has been claimed.
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Firms 'should offer employer redundancy advice' to reduce workplace stress
21/08/2009Businesses should make sure they offer employer redundancy advice to any employees who have survived the firing process and still have their jobs.
Employer redundancy advice 'may manage process more effectively'
19/08/2009Offering employer redundancy advice and managing the process effectively is essential to ensure that leaving a position is as stress-free as possible for workers.
Age discrimination news: Older employees top McDonald's satisfaction survey
14/08/2009It seems that McDonald's in one company that may not have to worry about employees filing age discrimination claims against it.
Employer redundancy advice news: Private sector demand on the increase
10/08/2009Fewer people may be requiring employer redundancy advice as it has emerged that demand for staff is rising in the private sector.
Employer redundancy advice 'may be needed to dispel myths'
07/08/2009Firms may need to offer more employer redundancy advice to their staff members as it has been revealed that many workers believe a lot of myths and untruths about the subject.
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"Employer redundancy advice 'may be needed to dispel myths'"...
Government 'must do more' to tackle age discrimination
06/08/2009The government needs to do more to tackle the problem of age discrimination in the workplace, it has been claimed.
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"Government 'must do more' to tackle age discrimination"...
Expert: Age discrimination is still occurring in the workplace
05/08/2009Age discrimination is still occurring in many workplaces because some employers are frightened of managing people older than them.
Expert offers employer redundancy advice
03/08/2009Firms seeking employer redundancy advice may be interested in the opinion of one expert, who has discussed the benefits of flexible working instead of letting staff go.
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Firms may reduce working hours 'following employer redundancy advice'
13/07/2009It seems as though the current economic climate is encouraging firms to take employer redundancy advice and come up with ways to avoid letting staff go.
Older job seekers 'struggling with age discrimination'
07/07/2009Many older job seekers are struggling to find employment because of age discrimination in the workplace, it has been reported.
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'More should be done' to avoid needing employer redundancy advice
07/07/2009To avoid services being inundated with people requiring employer redundancy advice, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is encouraging firms to do more to ensure staff retention.
More people 'using employer tribunal services' during recession
06/07/2009The number of redundancies taking place in the UK means that more people are likely to be using employer tribunal services, it has been claimed.
CIPD: People still seeking employer redundancy advice
06/07/2009The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has claimed that there may be more people coming forward in search of employer redundancy advice.
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Older workers 'may be more likely to need employer redundancy advice'
03/07/2009When it comes to employer redundancy advice, it seems as though older workers are those more likely to be using the service.
Bosses 'afraid of facing employer redundancy advice'
30/06/2009Many managers do not take as many holidays as they are meant to because they are afraid they may end up going for employer redundancy advice.
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Firms must abandon "wait and see" attitude to staff recruitment
23/06/2009Firms need to be thinking about staff recruitment now or they could pay the price in the long run, it has been claimed.
More employers 'using social networking for staff recruitment'
22/06/2009When dealing with staff recruitment, many employers now use social networking sites as part of the process, new research has revealed.
IT staff recruitment 'to be driven by cyber crime'
19/06/2009Staff recruitment drives in technical departments are likely to focus increasingly on security-related roles, it has been suggested.
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Redundancy grows as unemployment hits 12-year high
18/06/2009New figures from the Office for National Statistics have revealed that unemployment is now at a 12-year high as redundancy continues to be a major problem across the country.
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IER issues staff retention warning
17/06/2009Businesses whose staff retention policies during the economic downturn include offering unpaid leave could face the prospect of industrial action, it has been claimed.
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Staff retention research: 37 is the magic number
12/06/2009A new study into staff retention and happiness at work has revealed that 37 is the age at which most employees begin to feel comfortable in their roles.
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"Staff retention research: 37 is the magic number"...
Job satisfaction boost for staff retention
10/06/2009Staff retention may be becoming less of a challenge for employers, based on a new survey into the happiness of workers.
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Online staff recruitment 'boosted by recession'
09/06/2009Staff recruitment is increasingly becoming an online process due to the recession, it has been claimed.
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Temporary staff recruitment buoyant, says REC
05/06/2009Temporary staff recruitment has been highlighted by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) as an area of particular activity at the moment.
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Female staff recruitment forecast for medical profession
05/06/2009New research has forecast that the balance between female and male doctors is set to swing heavily in favour of women over the coming years.
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"Female staff recruitment forecast for medical profession"...
Staff recruitment 'increasing in UK call centres'
04/06/2009Many companies are increasing staff recruitment in their call centres as they attempt to improve customer service during the recession.
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Sainsbury's: Diplomas vital to staff retention
04/06/2009The chief executive of Sainsbury's has spoken of the importance of professional qualifications to staff retention.
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Senior staff 'accept pay freezes over redundancy'
04/06/2009Many senior members of staff accept that a pay freeze may have to take place during the recession in order to avoid redundancy.
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Staff recruitment 'should be used to find the very best people'
02/06/2009Bosses dealing with staff recruitment should be taking advantage of the growing talent pool in the UK and make sure they hire the very best people for the job.
IT staff recruitment 'is too low'
28/05/2009Those working on staff recruitment in the IT industry may need to do more to encourage young people to enter the profession.
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"IT staff recruitment 'is too low'"...
Construction staff recruitment 'must include younger workers'
27/05/2009Staff recruitment in the construction industry needs to include younger workers, a new study has revealed.
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"Construction staff recruitment 'must include younger workers'"...
Over-50s 'fear they face redundancy'
27/05/2009New research has revealed that many older employees think they will be the first to face redundancy if their firm has to cut jobs.
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Interim management staff recruitment 'grows in public sector'
26/05/2009Interim management staff recruitment in the public sector grew last year, according to a report by the Interim Management Association (IMA).
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Staff recruitment efforts 'moving away from education leavers'
26/05/2009Staff recruitment is growing less focused on school and university leavers as employers seek higher levels of experience, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has said.
Staff recruitment news: Online candidates 'prepared to go further'
22/05/2009Firms carrying out online staff recruitment campaigns at present may find that candidates are prepared to be more flexible than ever, judging by a new poll.
Minimum wage increase 'may affect staff retention'
20/05/2009Staff retention could be adversely affected by the minimum wage increase in the UK, it has been suggested.
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"Minimum wage increase 'may affect staff retention'"...
Thousands of BT workers 'face redundancy'
14/05/2009Many staff at BT may be facing redundancy as the firm has announced another raft of job losses.
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"Thousands of BT workers 'face redundancy'"...
Executive staff recruitment declining, figures show
13/05/2009It has been revealed that executive staff recruitment seems to be suffering as a result of the recession.
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"Executive staff recruitment declining, figures show"...
Employment Index shows fall in human resources vacancies
13/05/2009New figures have shown that there are still declining numbers of vacancies for human resources (HR) professionals in the UK.
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"Employment Index shows fall in human resources vacancies"...
Temporary staff recruitment 'increasing'
11/05/2009Temporary staff recruitment in one area of the East Midlands is on the increase, a recruitment company has found.
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Staff recruitment 'stepped up' in social services industry
08/05/2009As part of a staff recruitment drive, the government is providing £58 million of funding for the social services industry.
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KPMG workers opt to help prevent redundancies
06/05/2009To help avoid redundancy, 85 per cent of the 11,000 KPMG workers have offered to work a four-day week
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Technology 'cannot beat the human touch' when dealing with redundancy
01/05/2009It has been reported that online outplacement programmes are becoming an increasingly popular way for human resources (HR) professionals to support staff who have been made redundant.
Jobseekers opting for job security 'because of redundancy fears'
01/05/2009Due to fear of redundancy, many jobseekers are opting for vacancies in sectors which they think offer more job security, it has been claimed.
Firms should 'make a redundancy decision and stick to it'
30/04/2009Companies have been advised that if they are having to make a redundancy, they should make their decision and stick to it.
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"Firms should 'make a redundancy decision and stick to it'"...
Half of firms considering redundancy, survey shows
28/04/2009Half of the UK's businesses are being forced to consider redundancy as an option in the next six months because of the tough economic climate, figures show.
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"Half of firms considering redundancy, survey shows"...
Staff recruitment 'improved by using agencies'
24/04/2009It has been claimed that staff recruitment can be improved though the use of recruitment agencies.
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Unemployment tackled in government Budget report
23/04/2009Employment and staff recruitment has been targeted by the government in its latest Budget report.
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Ensure staff retention 'with non-financial incentives'
17/04/2009In order to ensure staff retention there are a number of non-financial incentives employers can use, it has been suggested.
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TUC: Short-time working will help stem job losses
16/04/2009A number of groups are urging the government to introduce a temporary short-time working scheme in the upcoming Budget.
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Seasonal staff recruitment 'surges'
14/04/2009Staff recruitment efforts in the seasonal sector have brought about a rise in the number of British applicants.
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Survey shows IT directors are planning to recruit
06/04/2009Many employers are planning to increase staff recruitment of IT workers, results of a new survey have shown.
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"Survey shows IT directors are planning to recruit"...
Companies 'introducing inexpensive staff incentives'
02/04/2009Employers focusing on staff retention are using inexpensive employee benefits to encourage workers to stay, research shows.
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Employers 'still planning pay rises'
01/04/2009Many employers are still planning pay rises to help with staff retention and the war on talent, research shows.
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CIPD: Redundancy is not the most effective way to cut costs
30/03/2009Employers have been advised that redundancy may not be the most effective way to cut costs during a recession.
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Poll shows lack of skilled workers no longer main concern for CEOs
24/03/2009The primary challenge faced by many chief executive officers (CEOs) is no longer the lack of skilled workers available, research has revealed.
Recruitment Society: Information stays online for 20 to 30 years
23/03/2009Human resources professionals involved with staff recruitment may find that anything a candidate writes on the internet can stay online for 20 to 30 years.
Jobseekers should avoid "being just a generalist"
20/03/2009Jobseekers should make sure that they avoid "being just a generalist" by using their CV to list all of their skills and expertise, it has been claimed.
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Firms warned against discriminating in recruitment process
20/03/2009Companies have been warned not to make staff recruitment decisions based on a person's age or relationship status.
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"Firms warned against discriminating in recruitment process"...
Family friendly policies 'increase staff retention'
20/03/2009Companies looking to improve their staff retention levels have been offered some advice by one organisation.
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"Family friendly policies 'increase staff retention'"...
Some staff recruitment 'remaining recession-free'
19/03/2009Staff recruitment in the public sector is still strong, despite the recession, new figures have revealed.
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Expert urges HR to focus on staff retention
19/03/2009During the recession, one human resources (HR) professional has urged companies to give more thought to staff retention and development.
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"Expert urges HR to focus on staff retention"...
Only 12% of UK interviewers 'check Facebook'
18/03/2009When it comes to staff recruitment, many interviewers in the UK do not check the social networking pages of their candidates, a new study has revealed.
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"Only 12% of UK interviewers 'check Facebook'"...
Each vacancy 'chased by 10 jobseekers'
17/03/2009Human resources professionals involved in staff recruitment may find they have a great deal more applications to look through when it comes to filling job vacancies.
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Unhelpful management 'leading staff to quit'
16/03/2009Human resources professionals looking at employee retention may be interested to learn that many workers would quit their job because of unhelpful management styles.
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Eastern European workers 'favoured over Brits'
16/03/2009When it comes to staff recruitment, many employers are choosing eastern European workers over Britons, a report has revealed.
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HR professionals 'are good at negotiating salaries'
13/03/2009The majority of human resources professionals believe they are either adept or better than average at negotiating salaries with potential employees, a recent survey revealed.
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Online recruitment picks up in February
11/03/2009Staff recruitment on the internet picked up last month, recent data has suggested.
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"Online recruitment picks up in February"...
Recruitment in UK down to 17-year low
11/03/2009Bosses in a range of sectors have intimated that hiring is on the decline and this trend is likely to continue in 2009, recent research has shown.
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"Recruitment in UK down to 17-year low"...
Job cuts 'over by Easter'
06/03/2009The swathe of job cuts affecting businesses across the UK could be over by Easter, according to new research.
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Jobs market 'positive despite slump'
05/03/2009The UK jobs market is showing some signs of recovery despite the economic decline, it has been claimed.
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Training 'will not help' job seekers
02/03/2009A leading union chief has suggested that the government should reconsider its policy on employers' training
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"Training 'will not help' job seekers"...
Experienced candidates 'likely to lie' on CV
26/02/2009Businesses should be aware that more experienced job seekers may be tempted to lie on their CV during the current economic climate, according to the Recruitment Society.
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"Experienced candidates 'likely to lie' on CV"...
More female staff 'would help IT industry'
25/02/2009The British IT industry would become more successful if it recruited more female employees, an expert has claimed.
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"More female staff 'would help IT industry'"...
FSSC encourages apprenticeship schemes
23/02/2009The Financial Services Skills Council (FSSC) is hoping to encourage firms to take on new apprentices.
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Poor recruitment cost firms 'thousands'
20/02/2009Managers with poor interviewing techniques could be wasting their businesses thousands of pounds by hiring the wrong candidates.
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"Poor recruitment cost firms 'thousands'"...
Graduate vacancies 'expected to fall'
18/02/2009Vacancies for graduates are expected to fall for the first time in six years, experts have said.
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Report criticises public sector staff retention levels
16/02/2009Recruitment processes in the public sector are often overly costly and time consuming, a new report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has concluded.
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"Report criticises public sector staff retention levels"...
New legislation encourages recruitment
10/02/2009Young people are being encouraged to take on apprenticeships by the government, with the introduction of new legislation.
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"New legislation encourages recruitment"...
Firms finding recruitment 'difficult'
09/02/2009Although many more people are entering the job market, it is still proving difficult to find enough workers with skills to fill specialist roles.
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Women 'attracted' to flexible careers
02/02/2009Remote and flexible working plays a major part in ensuring IT careers are attractive to a wide variety of people, a leading organisation claims.
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Gender 'a barrier' at interview stage
02/02/2009The recruitment process is still affected by gender as the sex of a job applicant is proving a barrier at interviews, research has revealed.
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HR managers report skill shortages
30/01/2009Human resource (HR) managers around the UK are still reporting skill shortages, despite rising unemployment, new figures have revealed.
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"HR managers report skill shortages"...
Downsizing should be a 'last option'
29/01/2009Businesses should look at other processes before they consider downscaling, according to an enterprise support service.
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Women 'are not being singled out' by the crunch
29/01/2009There is very little proof that the current recession is affecting women in business more than it is men.
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"Women 'are not being singled out' by the crunch"...
Employers freeze recruitment
26/01/2009Employers are looking to freeze recruitment rather than cut jobs, new research has suggested.
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"Employers freeze recruitment"...
Travel and tourism industry 'appealing to graduates'
22/01/2009The marketing and product side of the travel and tourism industry is very appealing to graduates, it has been suggested.
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Men are 'vastly under-represented in the early years workforce'
21/01/2009There needs to be an increase in the number of men who work in childcare, it has been suggested.
Businesses 'offered cash' for recruitment
13/01/2009British businesses will be given a cash reward by the government if they recruit new employees during the current economic downturn.
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Recruitment hampered by 'bad CVs'
13/01/2009Employers have revealed that recruiting new employees is becoming more difficult as many lack job seeking skills, according to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
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Record decline in jobs available
08/01/2009Job vacancies have fallen at their fastest since records began in 1997, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).
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"Record decline in jobs available"...
Cebr expects rise in unemployment
02/01/2009The economy will continue to suffer in 2009 and there will be rising unemployment, according to the centre for economics and business research (cebr).
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Pre-employment training 'will help recruitment'
02/01/2009Pre-employment training courses will help people find work once they have been made redundant, according to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
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Businesses 'should opt for' internal promotion
29/12/2008Firms can benefit from a number of advantages if they promote from within their organisation, according to Stark Brooks.
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Recruiters face employment challenge
19/12/2008Britain's recruiters are ready to face the challenge of finding applicants new jobs, the head of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has said.
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Job boards 'are best for recruitment'
18/12/2008With many businesses now looking to cut back on their human resources and recruitment overheads, jobs boards are emerging as the number one spot to find a new position.
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UK unemployment rises
18/12/2008Unemployment across the UK has risen to its highest level for more than a decade, the government's latest statistics show.
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Fewer jobs available in November
05/12/2008New research reveals the employment market has fallen but some sectors have performed well, according to Markit Economics.
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Tax hike 'may effect employee recruitment'
03/12/2008PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has warned that the government's decision to increase income tax for the highest earners will dissuade executives from working in the UK.
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Single parents 'cannot find' flexible jobs
25/11/2008There is a lack of jobs offering flexible hours available to single parents looking for employment, according to One Parent Families|Gingerbread.
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Accountants 'still being recruited'
25/11/2008Qualified accountants are still in demand during the current economic climate despite the turmoil being experienced in the financial sector, according to Hays.
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Immigrant checks 'done by overseas authorities'
19/11/2008Employers should be aware that checks done on potential immigrant employees will be done by overseas authorities, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).
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Legislation 'makes employers screen employees'
17/11/2008Large companies feel they should screen their employees and clients because of legislation, according to Datanomic.
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Job market 'will become more competitive'
17/11/2008Job seekers will find it more difficult to find employment as employers have become more selective, according to Adecco Retail.
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Reward schemes 'help retention'
11/11/2008Firms can ensure its employees are happy and decrease staff turnover by effectively rewarding workers, claims Michael C. Fina.
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Video CVs will 'slow down recruitment'
06/11/2008Concerns have been raised that the trend of submitting online video CVs will slow down the recruitment process instead of speeding it up.
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People to move jobs ' because of credit crunch'
03/11/2008Current turmoil in the economy could see many people take stock and reconsider their career path, it has been suggested.
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Government launches employment service
03/11/2008A new work advisory service has been launched by the government to help people get back into employment.
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Firms 'need employee screening'
29/10/2008Large companies are finding it necessary to screen their staff because threats can now just as easily come from within a firm, claims Datanomic.
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Graduates 'need job skills'
27/10/2008Graduates should ensure they are leaving university with the job-hunting skills and interview techniques that will help them find work, Interviewgold.com has said.
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Inflexibility hits recruitment
14/10/2008City legal firms have been accused of damaging their own talent pool, by being inflexible in their working practices.
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Employment scheme backed by disabled forum
14/10/2008The Employers' Forum on Disability (EFD) has welcomed a government initiative to help workers with mental health problems stay in work, Personnel Today has reported.
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Employees suffer from lack of recognition
13/10/2008Management has become a thankless task where bosses forget to thank their employees, a survey has suggested.
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Employee background checks will increase
10/10/2008Background checks on employees will become more commonplace as technology advances, an industry expert has said.
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Outplacement improves retention rates
08/10/2008Firms that use outplacement have higher levels of retention according to a survey, Personnel Today has reported.
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"Outplacement improves retention rates"...
Firms should praise staff more
08/10/2008A large number of businesses have admitted to not rewarding their best employees appropriately, HR magazine has reported.
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CRB checks can affect recruitment relationship
02/10/2008Employers asking recruitment agencies for any information on prospective employees having a criminal record can affect their working relationship, claims the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).
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Credit crunch hits temporary workers
01/10/2008When the economic market slows down temporary staff are usually the first to go in legal firms, claims Legal Week.
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Generation Y motivated by money
16/09/2008Firms are being told to reconsider their recruitment and retention policy regarding Generation Y employees after a study suggested they are mainly motivated by money, it has been reported.
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Government unveils job shortage list
11/09/2008British job seekers may have a greater opportunity to gain employment after the Home Office made it harder for firms to recruit from abroad, it has been reported.
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Employees want to escape Britain
10/09/2008A new survey suggests that an increasing number of employees are looking to escape from Britain in a bid to avoid the credit crunch, Personnel Today has reported.
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"Employees want to escape Britain"...
Staff morale is key to retention
08/09/2008Companies who attempt to meet the job satisfaction expectations of their employees are far more likely to retain them, claims the Trades Union Congress (TUC).
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"Staff morale is key to retention"...
Schools do not focus on recruitment
02/09/2008A large number of school children are at risk of being under prepared for their working life, Personnel Today has reported.
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"Schools do not focus on recruitment"...
Employers will consider what graduate jobs are on offer
11/08/2008Employers will be calculating how many graduates they can recruit in the current economic climate this summer, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).
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Cost of hiring temps could rise
07/08/2008Due to new tax rules, the cost of employing temporary workers could increase significantly warns the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), Personnel Today has reported.
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Maternity survey set to reveal feelings
07/08/2008A charity is launching a national survey about the impact of returning from maternity leave, HRZone.co.uk has reported.
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"Maternity survey set to reveal feelings"...
Job security hits record low
05/08/2008An increasing number of British employees are concerned for their job security according to a new study, it has been reported.
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"Job security hits record low"...
UK employees frustrated at work
04/08/2008A study by a global management consultancy firm has shown that a significant number of British employees suffer some form of frustration when in the workplace, the HR Director has reported.
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REC: Construction jobs still available
01/08/2008Demand for trade specific workers in London has remained unaffected by the housing market slowdown, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).
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Employers missing out on 'untapped talent pool'
01/08/2008A national recruitment group has revealed that not enough UK employers are taking advantage of the significant talent pool of working mums, Online Recruitment reports.
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UK's graduate numbers lag behind global competitors
25/07/2008Britain has a lower proportion of undergraduates than most western nations, research shows.
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"UK's graduate numbers lag behind global competitors"...
Foreign languages 'a bonus' in business
25/07/2008Workers with foreign language skills can be very important for some businesses and can set them apart from other candidates, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) claims.
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Energy efficiency 'takes priority over redundancy'
24/07/2008UK business leaders now rank energy efficiency ahead of redundancies, recruitment freezes, salary cuts and giving below inflation pay rises as a potential cost-saving measure, research reveals.
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Graduate recruitment 'remains unaffected by credit crunch'
24/07/2008The graduate career market is not yet showing any signs of a possible recession, according to the Higher Education Career Services Unit (HECSU).
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London's lights dimming for UK graduates
21/07/2008Fewer graduates straight out of university are looking for jobs in London, new research from Milkround.com reveals.
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Not all businesses call halt to staff development
18/07/2008While many organisations are cutting training and staff recruitment from their budgets, McDonald's UK HR chief is poised to continue investing company money in employee development, Personnel Today reports.
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"Not all businesses call halt to staff development"...
Economic confidence hits new low
18/07/2008The confidence of British businesses has taken a knock, with optimism about future prospects in 2009 falling dramatically in May.
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"Economic confidence hits new low"...
Survey reveals epidemic of mid-career depression
17/07/2008Older workers in the UK are happiest and most motivated in their careers, a new report indicates.
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