TALKING IN TONGUES… It seems Fabio Capello’s appointment as England manager may have unexpected benefits. One in four UK employers...
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Immigration minister’s plans for migrant worker fee hike slammed by campaign group Highly Skilled Migrant Programme Forum
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherThe government has been accused of treating migrant workers “like cash machines” after it hiked up the costs of hiring...
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Whole families to get ’employability audits’ in bid to get long-term unemployed back to work
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherEntire families on benefits could be hauled in for employability ‘makeovers’ by private firms as the UK welfare reforms kick...
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Workers’ rights under the spotlight as union lobbyists meet with EU employment ministers
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherTrade union lobbyists met European employment ministers yesterday to press for stronger working rights across the EU.Leaders of the European...
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Pension liabilities shake-up will be “dagger in the side” of many final salary schemes
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherRadical plans to change the way pension liabilities are calculated has been described as a “dagger in the side” of...
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Visa fees proposal for migrant staff could cost employers up to £1,170 per worker
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherEmployers could face a 580% increase in the cost of hiring migrant workers under the new points-based system, it has...
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Public service workers are to protest in Westminster on 11 March over pay levels.
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Eight in 10 bosses are unprepared for the new workplace killing law which comes into force in just over two...
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Most final salary pension schemes will change in the next five years
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherOnly four in 10 private sector companies with final salary schemes believe they will keep their pension arrangements unchanged for...
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Welfare reforms on track under James Purnell despite Peter Hain’s departure from DWP post
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherNew work and pensions secretary James Purnell has been backed to drive through the welfare reforms led by Peter Hain...
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Police unrest over pay highlighted by NPIA chief people officer Angela O’Connor
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherPolicing improvements chief Angela O’Connor has spoken about the “strength of feeling” among officers about their pay award.More than 20,000...
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BA human resources director Tony McCarthy faces issues over Open Skies subsidiary
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherBritish Airways’ (BA) new human resources director Tony McCarthy has been warned he will face “long-term problems” if he cannot...
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Public sector bashing has become widespread, now even its managers are joining in.
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Backlash against human resources business partner model as managers question results
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherA backlash against the much-feted human resources (HR) business partner model appears to have begun after research revealed that more...
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Advocate-general claims staff on long-term sick leave should accrue holiday pay
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherStaff on long-term sick leave could be entitled to holiday pay after an important development in Brussels last night.
The...