Royal Mail’s human resources chief is to meet with union leaders today in an attempt to break the deadlock in...
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Skilled migrants get backing from Conservative Party over ‘unfair’ changes to the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryThe Conservative Party has waded into the burgeoning row over controversial changes to the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme.
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Employers use internet searches of social networking sites to filter out unsuitable job candidates
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryAn overwhelming majority of recruitment consultants say candidates should think twice before putting information about themselves on the internet for...
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Boston Consulting Group and European Association for Personnel Management survey reveals talent management tops European challenges list
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryEuropean organisations will face five major HR challenges in the future, with managing talent the top priority, according to a...
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Remploy HR director hits back at claims she should resign over her handling of the factory closure announcements
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryRemploy’s HR director has hit back at union jibes that she should resign over the way her team handled the announcement of...
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Government Discrimination Law Review Green Paper does not impose legal duties on private sector to tackle equality
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryPrivate sector employers have breathed a huge sigh of relief after the government shied away from imposing legal duties to...
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European Court of Justice’s UK health and safety law decision hailed as “victory for common sense”
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryA European Court of Justice (ECJ) decision on a key element of UK health and safety law has been hailed as...
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Cabinet office minister Hilary Armstrong launches review of how government consults with businesses, the third sector and citizens
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryCabinet Office minister Hilary Armstrong has launched a review of how the government consults with businesses, the third sector and citizens when...
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Royal Mail seeks Acas meeting with Communication Workers Union hoping to avert strikes but with no improvements to its offer
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryRoyal Mail has offered to meet the Communication Workers Union (CWU) ahead of a proposed strike through talks at conciliation service Acas, the BBC reports. ...
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InterContinental Hotels Group resignation over falsified qualifications prompts call to check CVs
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryEmployers have been warned to scrutinise CVs thoroughly when recruiting senior management following the resignation of a leading hotel executive...
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Unite and Confederation of Paper Industries sign national agreement on terms and conditions
by Mike Berryby Mike BerrySuper-union Unite and the Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) have concluded a national agreement on behalf of 3,000 workers in the...
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Microsoft’s ‘Developing the Future’ report reveals scale of growing UK IT skills shortage
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryThe scale and speed of change caused by globalisation, coupled with a skills shortage in the UK IT industry, is...
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Employers welcome two-stage implementation of extended holiday entitlement in the UK
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryEmployers’ groups have broadly welcomed the government’s approach to implementing new holiday entitlements for workers.The regulations increase the minimum holiday...
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Communication Workers Union accuses Royal Mail of attempting to provoke strike action rather than negotiating
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryThe Communication Workers Union (CWU) has accused Royal Mail of attempting to provoke strike action rather than looking to negotiate....
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McDonald’s feeds appetite for healthy lifestyle by offering staff up to 60% off bikes and equipment in run up to Bike Week
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryA McDonald’s scheme to give its 67,000 employees the opportunity to buy a range of bicycles and accessories at a...