Pay settlements have reached an eight-year high, rising to 3.5% in the three months to the end of January, according...
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PCS union members in Civil Service continue industrial action against Gershon reforms with work to rule
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherCivil servants have announced fresh industrial action in the row over public sector pay and job security.The Public and Commercial...
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The government has been forced to defend the unfair dismissal law in the face of increasing calls for the legislation...
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Conservative MPs seek debate on civil service HR after Treasury bullying claims
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryThe Conservatives have called for a debate on HR management in Whitehall departments following a damning report into staff morale...
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Flexibility is key as organisations consider greener alternatives to employer commute
by Jo Faragherby Jo FaragherAs many of us struggled into work in the snow last week, we cursed the daily commute into the office....
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Unemployed people who cannot speak English risk losing their benefits unless they learn the language, the government has announced.
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The majority of employers expect to award staff pay rises of less than 3.5% in the winter pay round, a...
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National Audit Office report casts doubt on government claims of £13.3bn efficiency savings
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryGovernment claims that it has made £13.3bn in efficiency savings carry a “significant risk of inaccuracy”, the public spending watchdog...
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DTI select committee to investigate impact of new EU members on UK business
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryThe Trade and Industry Select Committee of MPs has launched an enquiry into the impact on UK business of the...
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Army of top female talent to be enlisted to inspire more female entrepreneurs
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryOne thousand female entrepreneurs are to be recruited to help more women to set up their own business, the government...
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Sir Gus O’Donnell adds three more departments to capability review roster
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryCabinet secretary Sir Gus O’Donnell has announced a further three departments are to undergo capability reviews. The Crown Prosecution Service,...
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How can you prepare for a flu pandemic? Seán Lavin explains what to consider and practical steps you can take if bird flu ever becomes transmissible between humans.
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Local Government Association calls for central government to devolve powers to regional cities to boost productivity
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherA million jobs would be created if regional British cities gained devolved powers, a report claims today.
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Almost 8,000 jobs have been lost in the UK manufacturing industry already this year, according to latest statistics.The British Chambers...
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Industrial equipment manufacturer Simclar has hit back at claims that it had behaved callously towards its staff after cutting 420...