The number of workplace deaths in the UK rose by 11% last year, figures from the Health and Safety Commission...
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Olympic Delivery Authority signs occupational health services deal with Duradiamond Health Management Consortium for construction staff
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryThe Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has signed a deal for healthcare services for the construction workforce for the London 2012...
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CBI approves of government proposals to reduce regulatory burden on business
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryThe CBI has welcomed a fresh drive by the government to reduce the regulatory burden on business, announced by business...
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Publishing giant Macmillan has been fined £55,000 by the Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) for its failure to implement Information and...
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West Midlands councils to create ‘coaching pool’ training schemeby Mike BerryTwelve West Midlands councils are working on a £550,000 project...
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Unlawful discrimination claims costs employers more than £4m in compensation
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryEmployers paid more than £4m in compensation for unlawful discrimination in 313 cases in 2006, research has revealed.In one-quarter of...
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Relocation plans for 300 Health and Safety Executive staff get thumbs-down from unions
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryUnions representing workers at the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have expressed “major concerns” over plans to relocate about 300...
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The government has announced a renewed skills drive to help deliver its ambitious housing reforms, published earlier this week.
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Gender equality will take decades to achieve finds the Equal Opportunities Commission
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryGender equality is still generations away and needs urgent action across all aspects of life to close the stubborn gaps...
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A campaign has been launched to encourage Northern Irish nationals who have pursued careers outside the country to consider returning...
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Eight in 10 employers foresee problems finding skilled staff to fill vacancies
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryMore than eight in 10 organisations are anticipating difficulties ahead in finding quality people to fill vacancies, according to latest...
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Renault faces possible prosecution over suicides of Technocentre employees
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryCar maker Renault is facing possible prosecution for the suicides of three workers at its technical centre in Paris, after...
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£3bn wage bill for London Olympics could rocket by 20% if Olympic Delivery Authority gives into union demands for direct employment
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryUnion demands for direct employment on the Olympic Games building project could send the £3bn wage bill rocketing by as much as...
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Female doctors are failing to reach their potential because the NHS’s commitment to flexible working schemes has waned, the UK’s...
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Gay man refused job by Church of England bishop wins case for unlawful discrimination
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryA gay man refused a job by a Church of England bishop has won his case for unlawful discrimination.
An employment...