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“Workforce Metrics” is about to revolutionise HR and maximise staff potential. It will soon be coming to a computer near you. Steve Foster reportsAlthough it is widely acknowledged that much …
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The gap between public and private sector pay has increased to up to £100 a week since 1984, according to new figures. GMB research has shown that the differential between …
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BT is offering employees with Internet access the chance to buy used cars at 10 per cent less than forecourt prices from an on-line car benefits company eDefined. BT’s HR …
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Half of the UK’s businesses have struggled to recruit skilled workers over the last six months according to the results of a new survey. The findings of Lloyds TSB Commercial’s …
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Rail unions ASLEF and the RMT are balloting thousands of tube drivers and staff over strike action if London Underground part-privatises the tube service. The ballot of 9,000 members of …
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The UK’s growing motorsport industry could have the brakes put on by European Union legislation limiting working hours according to a new Government-backed study.Research undertaken jointly by Birmingham and Newcastle …
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Unilever has initiated a recruitment drive to fill about 230 jobs at its new European IT infrastructure headquarters in Wales.The Global Infrastructure Organisation (GIO) will employ 400 people, giving business …
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A family has won the right to bring the first posthumous employment tribunal on the behalf of their son who they claim was driven to hang himself because of racial …
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Boots is aiming to save £100m a year by scrapping some of the perks for its retired staff.Those being scrapped include retired employee outings, Christmas cards and the tradition of …
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Employers do not welcome the EU anti-discrimination directive on age, delegates at a seminar in the City of London School heard last night. As one of the employers most active …
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A personnel manager has won £17,000 in compensation after enduring sexist comments from male colleagues for two years. Linda Moran told an employment tribunal she became sick due to stress …
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The DSS has today launched a new campaign to raise awareness of stakeholder pensions.The £6.5 million TV, press and cinema campaign features working dogs talking about their retirement options.The government …
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The Bank of England has decided not to follow the lead of the US and cut interest rates.The bank’s monetary policy committee today voted to maintain base interest rates at …
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A payroll administration course has been set up by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) to help combat skills shortages in the industry. In its first year, the NVQ/ SVQ …
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Aerospace group BAE is considering “sizeable” job cuts after order levels in its defence division fell short of expectations. The group has not made a decision about how many jobs …