About 600 jobs are at risk in South Wales after Ferrari’s food company announced it had gone into administration.The bakery,...
Economics, government & business
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Pay settlements for manufacturing firms have risen slightly in the last quarter, according to the latest figures from EEF, the...
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About 5,000 small and medium-sized businesses (with less than 250 staff) are being offered a year’s free access to online...
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Nine in 10 (89%) recruiters said they considered relevant work experience an important part of a CV and 13% said they...
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The shortage of nuclear submarine engineers in the UK is a “cause of serious concern,” according to MPs.The warning, from...
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Aberdeen Airport has pledged to create 1,200 jobs after announcing the first phase if its £10m expansion programme.The airport plans...
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‘Train to Gain’ scheme attracts attention of 15,000 employers in just five months
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryMore than 15,000 employers are now using ‘Train to Gain‘, the new service offering advice on training for businesses, according...
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Skillsmart Retail backs call for employer-led training in basic skills
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherThe basic skills crisis in the UK has left teenagers without the skills even to get employed at their local...
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Government promises £500,000 to fund pilot schemes to help ex-offenders’ job prospects
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryThe government has launched a new drive to cut crime by getting offenders into training and jobs.Education and skills secretary,...
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Number of jobless people in UK falls to 1.7 million as earnings rise by 3.9% on previous quarter
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryThe number of unemployed people in the UK dropped by 7,000 to 1.7 million in August to October of this...
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Capability reviews expose DTI, Department for Communities and Local Government, and Cabinet Office delivery failures
by Mike Berryby Mike BerrySecond-tier government departments are failing to deliver despite strong leadership, according to the second round of capability reviews published by cabinet secretary Sir...
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Commons committee blames £547m NHS deficit on financial mismanagement at all levels
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryFinancial mismanagement at all levels of the NHS in England has led to the current £547m deficit, a committee of...
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The number of women moving into managerial and professional roles has increased significantly over the last decade, according to research....
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Pre-Budget Report’s efficiency targets raise spectre of more job cuts in Whitehall departments
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryEmployers and trade unions have questioned whether the government can deliver on its efficiency agenda after further targets were set...
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In 2006, Personnel Today produced a host of useful feature articles – all available online at PersonnelToday.com. Here is a selection of links listed by subject.