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On the fast track: what skills does London need to ensure a successful 2012 Olympics?
by Ross Bentleyby Ross BentleyAccording to the chief executive of the British Olympic Association, Simon Clegg, the Great Britain team should be aiming for...
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The average graduate will earn £100,000 more over their working life than people with A-levels who choose not to go...
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Working women would suffer if Tory MP John Redwood’s policy review on workplace was implemented, claims TUC
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryThe TUC has hit out at the “extreme” package of workplace proposals put forward by Conservative MP John Redwood’s policy...
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The number of unions protesting and threatening action against business decisions is on the increase, according to employment lawyers.News that...
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Gordon Brown is enjoying an extended honeymoon period as the country’s new prime minister. But after last week’s news that...
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Hundreds of HR jobs are under threat at British Gas after its owners announced plans to slash another 800 back-office...
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HR news on diversity, skills and racial discrimination, presented by Mike Berry, Gareth Vorster and Greg Pitcher.
Most diversity practitioners...
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The regular increases to the minimum wage have hindered employers’ chances of recognising and rewarding new skills in the workforce, making the...
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New financial figures show that Royal Mail has delivered an operating loss for the first time in six years.The worse-than-expected...
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Two more government departments are to undergo capability reviews, the Cabinet Office has announced. The reviews of HM Treasury and...
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Dutch chemicals group Akzo Nobel has agreed an £8bn takeover of Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI), the maker of Dulux paint....
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Government urged to fast-track immigration process of chefs in bid to avoid Olympics skills shortage
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherForeign chefs must be given the same immigration fast-track as Premiership footballers to stop the 2012 Olympic Games being blighted by...
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CBI wants science and engineering tuition fees cut to avoid skills shortages
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherEmployers have called on the government to knock £1,000 a year off tuition fees for science and engineering students to...
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Employers groups claim expected interest hike will not force companies to increase wages
by Dan Howellby Dan HowellThe expected interest rate hike to 6% – the sixth of its kind in 12 months – will not force...