The pay gap between the 15 older member states of the European Union (EU) and the 12 new member states...
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Private equity representatives meet TUC chiefs in first of several planned meetings
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryRepresentatives of trade unions and the private equity industry came face-to-face yesterday (Tuesday) in the first of a series of...
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Skills strategy for London’s hospitality sector launched by mayor Ken Livingstone
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryMayor of London Ken Livingstone has launched the capital’s hospitality skills strategy to boost opportunities in hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism in...
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Human resources jobs could be under threat at Ikea, after the Swedish home retailer revealed plans to cut 300 managerial...
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A television ad campaign to encourage employers and individuals to gain better skills is being screened on ITV1.
Driven by...
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A flood of age discrimination claims could leave UK employers facing a £12m compensation bill, government figures have revealed.Statistics from...
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More than £80m worth of services to help carers back into employment could be generated by just £37m of government...
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The AA’s HR director has acted to calm fears of job cuts after the GMB union re-ignited concerns over the...
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The Financial Services Skills Council (FSSC) has appointed Sarah Thwaites as its new director of skills development. Thwaites, who is...
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A trade union has accused bosses of Premier Foods of acting like a private equity firm, following its proposal to...
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Edinburgh and Lothian sector of the development agency for Scotland, Scottish Enterprise, plans to invest £12.6m to improve skills levels...
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The NHS has confirmed that “about 2,000” junior doctor training posts have been left unfilled after its first round of...
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Up to 700 out of a total 800 jobs at struggling music stores Fopp and Music Zone have been axed, after...
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Private equity companies have come under a fresh attack for enjoying tax breaks.
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Premier Foods is to shed up to 580 jobs following a review of its UK manufacturing facilities.Premier, maker of Branston Pickle...