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London Underground has launched a fresh package of measures to protect its staff from a rising tide of abuse and violent attacks by passengers. The number of incidents against staff …
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New draft regulations will help protect the private details of company directors currently living under the threat of violence and intimidation. A new document published by Consumer and Competition Minister …
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The CIPD has warned employers to be sensitive in dealing with employee information when a law giving them access to criminal records is introduced next year. Research by the Joseph …
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Mature graduates stay longer in teaching than their younger counterparts, according to a report by the Open University. Whereas the national trend shows that two in five teachers are leaving …
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Statistics produced by the Institute of Management show that while women are reaching management at an unprecedented rate, Britain’s workers would still rather have a male boss. The research, commissioned …
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A landmark employment tribunal ruled last week that employees working in Britain on foreign contracts are protected under UK employment law. The tribunal in London judged that four flight attendants …
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The vice-chancellor of London University has branded many degrees "useless" and claimed they "serve students in no way at all". Professor Graham Zellick, who works at Britain’s biggest university, told …
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West Midlands Probation Service is introducing staff health checks to help meet Home Office absenteeism targets. According to the West Midlands service, its employees were absent for an average of …
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The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has claimed Consignia is planning to reduce its workforce by 20,000 jobs after the company announced it is to cut costs by more than £1 …
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Demand for the best graduate talent is set to soar across Europe for the next three years, a study reveals. The Eurograduate Survey of EU Recruitment Trends reveals that 70 …
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A graduate apprenticeship scheme has been launched by the e-skills National Training Organisation to give university students and new graduates the IT skills needed by employers. The programme is aimed …
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The former manager of Manchester City Football Club is suing for wrongful dismissal and is disputing the size of his compensation pay off. Joe Royle, who was sacked by the …
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Nearly a third of job hunters keep the fact that they have children from potential employers, research from recruitment agency Pertemps reveals. The study, involving people working in areas ranging …
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The DTI has unveiled a £120m science jackpot that will be used to help forge stronger links between learning institutions and British industry. Over 200 universities, colleges and hospitals across …
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The Merseyside economy has received a massive boost with the launch of a £67m support package which could lead to 4,000 new jobs in the region. The money has been …