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With the launch of the Disability Rights Commission campaign this week, Prime Minister Tony Blair, writing exclusively for Personnel Today, argues that disabled employees benefit business Human resources professionals need …
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Distribution and logistics company Mayne Nickless Express has promoted its HR manager Michael Doolin to director of resources and training. Doolin has worked for the company for the past two …
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It is not uncommon for employers to ask employees and job applicants whether they have a criminal record or social security contribution record, or ask them to complete a request …
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The Government has released proposals today to cut the 18 per cent gender pay gap. In a new consultation document, called Towards Equal Pay for Women, there are proposals to …
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Fraudulent CVs are costing employers millions, according to CV checking company Experian.It also claims that three out of four CVs have been embellished, while a third contain lies. CV fraud …
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Prime Minister Tony Blair launches a major Disability Rights Commission campaign tonight at its London headquarters. The campaign, called Actions Speak Louder than Words, will challenge employers to go beyond …
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The Royal College of Nursing has launched a ten-point action plan to help the Government achieve its pledge to recruit 20,000 nurses by 2004. A key recommendation is for all …
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Staff shortages are forcing employers to increase salaries for low paid employees, according to a report released today by Incomes Data Services. The pay consultants claim that bar staff, hairdressers …
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The UK is a country of workaholics, according to a year long survey. Research commissioned by office furniture company Samas Roneo claims that 95 per cent of respondents work more …
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Santas in London are paid more than twice as much as their contemporaries in Scotland.An Industrial Relations Services study discovered that Santas in shopping centres and department stores in London …
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Sex discrimination is still deeply rooted in British society, according to the Equal Opportunities Commission annual report, published today.Sex discrimination still widely affects people of all ages and from different …
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Do you have concerns about what the contents of the green paper would mean for you as an employer? How can you make your voice heard?1. You can read our …
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Virgin Atlantic Airways’ largest ever recruitment drive will take place next year, when the company will take on over 1,700 new staff.According to Virgin Atlantic chairman Sir Richard Branson, there …
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Employers have raised concerns about the government’s parental leave Green Paper, even though it contained some concessions to business.The Green Paper stipulates parents would have the right to work reduced …
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Smaller NHS organisations could be forced to refuse requests for reduced hours if proposals in the government’s parental leave Green Paper become law.Sally Storey, president of the health service human …