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A macho work culture at Cambridge University is intimidating and alienating employees, according to a staff survey. Seventy-four per cent of staff from ethnic minorities and 66 per cent of …
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London Underground management is set to take court action today to try and prevent strikes by tube staff after talks with the RMT union broke down without agreement. London Underground …
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Figures prepared for the government’s Skills Task Force over-estimate skill levels in the UK workforce, according to a report from Business Strategies. The Occupations in the Future report discredits claims …
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Salaries for the same job title and job content can vary by as much as 60 per cent across the UK, according to research by MCG Consulting Group. While individual …
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The Labour MP for Hackney went to Downing Street today with six Hackney Council workers to protest at the council’s changes in pay and conditions. Diane Abbott helped present the …
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Croydon Borough Council is to appoint a project manager to reduce absenteeism. The annual average of days lost through sickness at the council is 12.37 days, compared to the London …
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A report into allegations of a vendetta by Metropolitan police officers against a black activist has recommended he should receive a public apology. London’s top Asian officer, deputy assistant commissioner …
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Three prison officers are facing disciplinary proceedings after a black prisoner at the centre of a report into jail racism was allegedly victimised. Remand prisoner Ade Allison claims Brixton staff …
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Do you have what it takes to be a political success at work? Dr Brian Baxter, senior partner, Kiddy and Partners offers you this chance to test yourself. Give yourself …
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Recruitment problems and growing violence against staff put HR under pressure HR in front line in war on NHS staff violence Health and social services HR managers are facing a …
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A porter working in the NHS could ultimately progress to become a consultant if plans to tackle skills shortages and transform HR practices in the health service become a reality. …
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Birmingham Heartlands and Solihull NHS Trust has been reported to the Health and Safety Executive for failing to implement the European Working Time directive. The British Medical Association has accused …
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One in eight employees claims they have been discouraged from applying for a job in the past year because the advert contained an age restriction, according to a survey by …
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Stockport Borough Council will pay £160,000 to a former employee in an out-of-court settlement over a race discrimination case. Justin Idehen, the former head of engineering, was upset over alleged …
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A quarter of business managers believe they do not have the necessary skills and experience to work in the dotcom sector, according to a report by Ashridge College released this …