The postal union has repeated its threat to take Royal Mail to court over its decisions to hire agency workers...
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Criminal convictions ruling means employers can access more information on potential staff
by Kat Bakerby Kat BakerEmployers are now entitled to access more information regarding the previous convictions of potential employees, following a ruling by the...
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The government has not ruled out introducing a quota system that would force firms to employ more women at senior...
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The government and the CBI have clashed over the likely effectiveness of pay audits in closing the gender pay gap.Speaking...
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Network Rail to be investigated over allegations it used public money to pay off staff
by Kat Bakerby Kat BakerThe Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is investigating whether Network Rail’s HR and equality policies are fit for purpose...
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Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development buys consultancy Bridge Partnership for £3m
by Kat Bakerby Kat BakerThe Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has spent £3m buying Bridge Partnership – a consultancy firm that specialises in...
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Jobcentre Plus advisers have been accused of discrimination against older jobseekers and should be given training to help deal with...
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Childcare voucher providers campaign against plans to scrap tax exemptions
by Kat Bakerby Kat BakerChildcare voucher providers have joined forces to mount a campaign against government plans to scrap tax exemptions on the benefit.Gordon...
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Mandatory age audits in Equality Bill would not tackle ageism, say HR and experts
by Kat Bakerby Kat BakerThe introduction of mandatory age audits as part of the Equality Bill would make little difference in tackling age discrimination,...
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Combating gender inequality in hospitality, leisure and tourism sector is focus of new campaign
by Kat Bakerby Kat BakerA new campaign to help combat gender inequality at the top of firms operating in the hospitality, leisure and tourism...
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A new National Skills Academy for Social Care has been launched by the government, which aims to train and raise...
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Employers should be forced to report the age breakdown of their staff through the Equality Bill, age campaigners have insisted.Chris...
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The Conservatives’ plan to raise the state pension age to 66 will make youth unemployment worse, a leading economist has...
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HR job opportunities fell sharply in September, ending a three-month steady increase in the number of vacancies advertised online.The September...
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Mothers no longer want to commit to full-time employment, a study has found. The What women want and how they...