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The Government’s scheme to help employers recruit deaf people is failing, a leading charity claims. The Royal National Institute for the Deaf accuses the Government’s Access to Work scheme, which …

Companies are focusing too much on the deal during a merger or acquisition to the detriment of vital HR issues, a legal firm claims. Eversheds says the long-term success of …

Half of employers are failing to develop under-represented groups, such as women and ethnic minorities, as senior managers, according to the Industrial Society. The Managing Best Practice report reveals that …

What characteristics combine to make the perfect job share partnership? In my last column (February 20), I looked at findings of research into this area. But, as in any relationship, …

Intellectual, emotional and social skills will become increasingly important in the business environment of the future. This is the view of Kent University professor Richard Scase, author of Britain in …

This week’s business round up Restructuring costs Corus £1bn Steel group Corus has reported an operating loss of £1.152bn for the 15 months to December last year. The Anglo-Dutch company …

This week’s training news. Post Office develops e-learning The Post Office is linking with training provider FutureMedia to deliver e-learning training to 6,000 staff over the next six months. During …

The supply of science graduates in Europe is failing to match the skills needs of employers, research shows. A report by the Institute for Employment Studies reveals selective shortages in …

Arrangements for working parents in the UK are not as generous as those of European competitors. In those countries statutory paternity leave and parental leave are not the novelty they …

Anne Lasjaunias has joined event management specialist Global Meeting Planning as new business development manager. She will be responsible for overseeing project management with the company’s new overseas deals. Fluent …

The IT consultancy White Clarke Group has appointed Mike Morris to the board as HR director. White Clarke employs more than 170 people and provides IT expertise and systems to …

Martin Kelman is vice-president of global solutions for telecoms specialist Data Workforce. He was technical manager of a British Army Royal Corps of Signals mobile communications centre in the Gulf …

Proposals for cheaper travel cards to encourage part-time workers to journey into London have been backed by the London Mayor. Ken Livingstone said it is an “excellent idea” but stressed …

Employees with long journeys to work are more likely to look for new jobs, according to research by the Recruitment Confidence Index. It shows that one in three employers think …

Amendments to race relations laws will make enforcing anti-discrimination policies a duty, not an option, for public-sector employers. By Paul Nelson A major step towards equality at work will be …