An Asian man was turned down for a job at a top engineering firm, but then offered an interview when...
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Aon Consulting research warns employers to prepare for workforce with high proportion of over-65 year olds by 2017
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryUK employers have been warned to prepare for an ageing workforce after research revealed more than three-quarters of employees anticipated...
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Management consultants hits back at Commons Public Accounts Committee report which claims departments waste millions of pounds on their services
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryManagement consultants have hit back at a damning government report that said departments were wasting millions of pounds buying their services....
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Cabinet Office launches strategy to cut bureaucracy for front-line workers and improve public services efficiency
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryA government strategy to cut red-tape for front-line workers so public services can work more efficiently has been launched by...
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TUC slams Tony Blair’s farewell opt-out of European Union charter of human and social rights in EU treaty
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryThe UK’s opt-out on a charter of human and social rights, negotiated by Tony Blair at the European Council meeting which ended...
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BMA demands more flexible working arrangements in the NHS as it continues to attract more female doctors
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryThe NHS must provide more flexible working as the service continues to attract more female doctors, the British Medical Association (BMA)...
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Training and Development Agency for Schools publishes revised set of professional standards for teachers
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryA revised set of professional standards for teachers has been published by the Training and Development Agency for Schools.
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Suppliers with poor diversity records will fail in public sector procurement battle
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryGovernment proposals to increase equality in the multi-billion pound public sector procurement process will see suppliers with poor diversity records...
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Firms would benefit from employing refugees in appropriate jobs if there was more support on bureaucratic processes
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryEmployers need to have access to improved information that demonstrates the benefits of employing refugee workers, research has found.A study...
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Unions may have backed themselves into a corner by calling for 100% direct employment on Olympic Games building projects
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryTrade unions may have backed themselves into a corner by calling for 100% direct employment on Olympic Games building projects,...
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Postal staff to strike on 29 June following breakdown of talks between Royal Mail and Communication Workers Union
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryPostal workers will walk out for the first time in 11 years on Friday 29 June following the breakdown of...
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Vulnerable Worker Enforcement Forum meets for first time to crack down on rogue employers
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryThe government has called on employers, unions and employees to pass on evidence of abuse of vulnerable workers to a...
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Investors in People (IiP) unveils new plaque for businesses to demonstrate commitment to staff development
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryTo mark its 15th anniversary, Investors in People (IiP) has unveiled a new plaque that businesses can display to demonstrate...
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Eversheds extends Royal Mail deal to offer tribunal services for eastern England
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryLaw firm Eversheds has been appointed by Royal Mail to provide tribunal advisory services in the eastern half of England.Eversheds...
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Boots pensioners celebrate as private equity buyer KKR commits funds to seal deal with pension trustees
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryPrivate equity firm KKR has struck a deal with the pension fund trustees of Alliance Boots following its £11.1bn takeover of the...