Sickness absence for staff in the NHS has risen for the first time in four years, according to a survey...
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Clare Chapman pulls out of keynote speech at CIPD’s Harrogate conference
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryClare Chapman has pulled out of her keynote address at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development’s (CIPD) annual conference...
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Gay former banker loses tribunal claim against HSBC for mishandling misconduct investigation
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryPeter Lewis, a former senior banker at HSBC, has lost his long-running claim that the banking giant discriminated against him...
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Last year 144 trade unionists were murdered for defending workers’ rights, while more than 800 suffered beatings or torture, according...
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CBI claims rigid GP services affect workers’ health and cost employers in lost productivity
by Mike Berryby Mike Berry“Outdated and rigid” GP services are placing an unnecessary burden on employees and businesses, according to a report from the...
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The appointment of a life-long trade unionist as the new chair of conciliation service Acas has been welcomed by employers.Ed...
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CBI criticises Conservative plans to give employment tribunals equal pay audit power
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryConservative Party plans to give employment tribunals the power to order firms guilty of discrimination to undertake equal pay audits...
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British Medical Association welcomes new dress code guidelines for health professionals
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryThe British Medical Association (BMA) has welcomed new dress code guidelines for health professionals, announced by health secretary Alan Johnson...
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Four out of 10 employers believe alcohol misuse is a significant cause of employee absence and lost productivity, according to...
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The Conservative Party has again called on the government to scrap the controversial Union Modernisation Fund.Prime minister Gordon Brown handed...
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Dave Prentis, general secretary of Unison, has been elected president of the TUC
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryDave Prentis, general secretary of public services union Unison has been elected as the next TUC president. Prentis was elected...
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Julian Duxfield, HR director at the Department for Transport, is latest senior civil servant departure
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryJulian Duxfield, HR director at the Department for Transport (DfT) leaves today (Thursday) to start a new role as HR...
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South Wales Police HR director cleared of rape leaves his job by mutual agreement
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryGreg Jones, the South Wales Police HR director cleared of rape and assault earlier this year, has left the force...
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Union Unite condemns BAA decision to replace final salary pension with defined contribution scheme for new staff
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryBAA’s decision to close its final-salary pension scheme to new members has been condemed by trade union Unite as outrageous...
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Young people in UK more likely to apply for job if it meant chance to work abroad
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryMore than half of young people in the UK are more likely to apply for a job if it meant...