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Two-thirds of managers would work more effectively if their companies encouraged mobile working, according to research by ICL. The Slough-based software company surveyed 200 managers about their attitudes to mobile …
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The Government is likely to receive huge amounts of money from UK companies that fail to set up stakeholder pensions for staff by the October deadline, according to new research. …
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Consumers show no signs of curbing their spending as retailers enjoy another good month. The BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor for July recorded growth in like-for-like sales of 6.1 per cent …
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On 10th July 2001, Personnel Today ran a questionnaire in association with DrugScope and Alcohol Concern, aimed at getting a clearer picture of how organisations handle the effects of drug …
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It’s Monday and the usual suspects have failed to turn up for work. Could the reason be drink or drugs? Possibly. To find out the extent of the problem, Personnel …
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Losing your job has long been considered one of the most stressful events that life can hurl at you. But is it really so bad? Jane Lewis reports on new …
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Employers are set to introduce random alcohol and drugs testing in the workplace in a bid to crack down on substance abuse. Four out of 10 employers have either started …
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Marks & Spencer has introduced a bonus scheme that will reward employees if stores perform well as part of a drive to bring the retail giant into the 21st Century. …
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Jane Lewis finds out how one company extended a caring role to its staff when it exercised a radical overhaul. HSA, a market leader in the healthcare cash-plan industry, embarked …
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I am a senior HR manager for a medium-sized company. I have read a lot recently about interim management and am quite attracted to the idea. What could I expect …
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I am an HR manager with six years’ experience and a good track record of achievement. I have a hankering to go and work abroad for a couple of years, …
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I graduated last year with a CIPD qualification but despite having some HR experience at a strategic level I have not been able to secure employment. Some of the feedback …
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The ailing economy has forced Nortel Networks to put its unusual development programme on hold. But the company is still enthusiastic about the scheme, reports Nic Paton The downturn that …
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This week’s letters Letter of the week Who would want ‘blame’ position? If no single person is held accountable for health & safety, the defence for people accused will almost …
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Many lessons have been learnt from the harsh methods used by employers cutting staff in the 1990s’ recession. So how do today’s employers face up to the task of downsizing, …