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An emergency scheme spearheaded by supermarket giant Safeway’s HR department will allow key employees to continue working in the event of another petrol crisis.Safeway HR controller Maureen Hooper said the …
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Figures published by the Health and Safety Executive show that two manslaughter prosecutions, brought before the Crown Prosecution Service last year, led to convictions.Details of the successful cases, which concerned …
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An employee’s tendency to drink may not be reason enough to sack him or her, a lawyer specialising in HR has claimed.Alan Jones, HR partner at law firm DLA, come …
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The Confederation of British Industry has renewed its plea for reform of employment tribunals after applications rose 32 per cent in a year.The CBI wants the Government to help employment …
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The civil service must provide staff with a better work/life balance, more development opportunities, improved conditions of service and better pay, according to the FDA trade union.The union represents the …
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Employers must support the development of their employees, Education and Employment Secretary David Blunkett told business chiefs.At the 40th Anniversary Ashridge Lecture at the Institute of Directors in London, Blunkett …
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An international conference in London will explore whether lifelong learning is another passing fad or an idea that will deliver economic prosperity and social justice.Delegates will hear from nine leading …
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Companies are rushing to launch flexible benefits schemes under which staff can choose options like additional holidays, healthcare, or company cars, in an effort to help them retain staff.According to …
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Whitbread Hotels has announced it is to sell 140 of its restaurants after they reported a slump in profits over the last half-year.Restaurants trading under the Bella Pasta and Café …
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Whitbread Hotels has announced it is to sell 140 of its restaurants after they reported a slump in profits over the last half-year.Restaurants trading under the Bella Pasta and Café …
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Whitbread Hotels has announced it is to sell 140 of its restaurants after they reported a slump in profits over the last half-year.Restaurants trading under the Bella Pasta and Café …
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The Engineering Employers’ Federation has called on the Chancellor to address the continuing decline in manufacturing investment in his pre-budget statement.Representing 22 organisations from engineering and manufacturing industries, the EEF …
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The Engineering Employers’ Federation has called on the Chancellor to address the continuing decline in manufacturing investment in his pre-budget statement.Representing 22 organisations from engineering and manufacturing industries, the EEF …
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Employers can find out what they should be doing to reduce stress at work on national stress awareness day today. As part of the day, an information pack is being …
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Key problems in education and training will be highlighted today in the final report of NACETT, the employer-led body which advises the government on setting education and training targets.The National …