Training specialist JTL has called for more employers to support the government's proposals for a London-based Apprenticeship Task Force.

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"Training provider backs govt apprenticeship plans"...

One in six employees claims they would never ask their boss for a pay rise, with one in 33 admitting they would rather leave a company than ask for a salary increase, a new survey has found.

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"Young Brits 'too shy to ask for higher salary'"...

The fallout from the credit crunch teamed with the current economic downturn should not deter entrepreneurs planning to set up a business, according to Jane Asher.

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"Recession 'needn't make start-ups impossible'"...

While UK working hours remain in line with the current European average, British employees receive the lowest amount of holiday entitlement, figures show.

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"British workers 'getting a raw deal'"...

A female office worker in Sheffield has been awarded almost £11,000 in compensation after taking her case of unfair dismissal to an employment tribunal.

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"Worker wins thousands in employment tribunal"...

Older workers in the UK are happiest and most motivated in their careers, a new report indicates.

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"Survey reveals epidemic of mid-career depression"...

Businesses and employers have been urged to do "everything in their power" to avoid potential law suits.

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"Employers warned of Britain's 'compensation culture'"...

Business managers wanting to organise a staff incentive programme can combine team building and reward with building on their corporate social responsibility work.

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"Voluntourism latest trend in corporate breaks"...

Small businesses stand to benefit from providing their staff with private medical insurance, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).

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"Private health cover in SMEs best interests"...

While 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"...

The 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"...

When it comes to staff recruitment, promotion and redundancy employers are urged to disregard influence of weight-based stereotypes, one scholar claims.

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"Academic speaks out against weight discrimination"...

Fewer graduates straight out of university are looking for jobs in London, new research from Milkround.com reveals.

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"London's lights dimming for UK graduates"...

The rising cost of living in the UK is forcing pensioners to either delay retirement or return to work, according to new research from Zurich.

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"Retirement goal post pushed back by credit crunch"...

The majority of small businesses in the UK have welcomed the changes to the minimum wage, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

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"SMEs 'happy' with minimum wage reforms"...

The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) has welcomed an announcement from the Pension's Regulator stating that it expects pension scheme valuations to recognise increased longevity from September.

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"NAPF welcomes Pension's Regulator longevity decision"...

UK 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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"Energy efficiency 'takes priority over redundancy'"...

The Pensions Regulator has launched a consultation stressing the importance of good record-keeping in the governance of pension schemes.

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"Pensions Regulator emphasises importance of record-keeping"...

The 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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"Graduate recruitment 'remains unaffected by credit crunch'"...

Britain has a lower proportion of undergraduates than most western nations, research shows.

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"UK's graduate numbers lag behind global competitors"...

Workers 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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"Foreign languages 'a bonus' in business"...

The UK's hectic work culture is not beneficial for employee productivity, according to life coach Lynette Allen.

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"Continuous work 'limits productivity'"...

The government's continuing efforts to raise the profile of women's enterprise has boosted female employment figures across the UK.

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"Women's enterprise buoyed by govt support"...

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has called for the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) to be more flexible, taking into account working conditions.

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"FMB: CIS should consider working conditions"...

Workplace bullying collectively costs employers in the UK up to £14 billion every year, new research has revealed.

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"Bullying at work costing UK companies billions"...

Employers based in the capital have been urged to pay staff a minimum hourly wage of £7.45, as the cost of living in London continues to rise.

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"London mayor calls for pay rises in the capital"...

Team development programmes offer employers a useful way of improving employee engagement and, in turn, create a better workplace environment, experts say.

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"Team building initiatives offer employers long-term benefits"...

As more employers see the benefits of offering staff flexible working arrangements, the concept of virtual offices has become increasingly widespread.

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"Virtual offices 'offer staff flexibility'"...

Disaster recovery planning (DRP) is a crucial part of business continuity and so should be included in any change management strategies, experts advise.

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"Change management 'vital' for company continuity"...

A global business interiors company has launched a new human resources program that focuses on quality training designed to improve staff development and retention.

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"International firm rolls out strategic management program"...