Representatives of trade unions and the private equity industry came face-to-face yesterday (Tuesday) in the first of a series of...
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Skills strategy for London’s hospitality sector launched by mayor Ken Livingstone
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryMayor of London Ken Livingstone has launched the capital’s hospitality skills strategy to boost opportunities in hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism in...
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Human resources jobs could be under threat at Ikea, after the Swedish home retailer revealed plans to cut 300 managerial...
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The head of the AA’s main union has welcomed management assurances on job security following the motoring services group’s £6.2bn merger with...
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The HR merry-go-round within government departments continues with two high-profile directors moving into new roles. Kevin White, the long-serving director-general...
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HSBC is to spend $90m (£45m) over the next five years to help reduce the bank’s impact on the environment.
The...
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Fawcett Society challenges prime minister Gordon Brown to close the gender pay gap within 15 years
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryNew prime minister Gordon Brown should commit to closing the gender pay gap within 15 years, a leading campaign group...
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National Council for Voluntary Organisations proposes shared human resources managers for small charities
by Mike Berryby Mike BerrySmall charities could soon be able to share human resources managers under plans being drawn up by the National Council...
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Female staff at Cumbria County Council are step closer to receiving multi-million pound equal pay cash
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryMore than 1,300 female council workers are a step closer today to receiving payouts that could amount to £60m in...
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Call for school governors to be given same status as non-executive directors
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryThe contribution made by school governors should be given the same recognition as company non-executive directors, especially by future employers,...
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TUC calls for employers to show restraint when considering total ban on smoking breaks
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryWith the smoking ban in English workplaces only days away, the TUC is urging employers not to make life difficult...
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The NHS is targeting teenagers with the launch of a new careers website this week. Stepintothenhs.nhs.uk is designed to inform...
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A City trader has lost her £1.3m sex discrimination claim against BNP Paribas bank. Katharina Tofeji alleged that the investment...
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Army and Royal Air Force ban personnel attending Gay Pride parade from marching in uniform
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryThe Army and Royal Air Force has banned personnel attending the Gay Pride parade from marching in uniform. The Times...
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Housing minister Yvette Cooper announces the government is to change the law to ensure Armed Forces personnel are on equal footing when applying for social housing
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryService personnel leaving the Armed Forces should soon find it easier to get a council house following changes to the...