Global chemical and technology group Dow Corning expects to save at least 20% on its annual costs after outsourcing its...
Recruitment & retention
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The dream job for millions of young boys – to drive a train – can now become a reality for...
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CIPD and British Chambers of Commerce team up to provide flexible working guidance
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryThe Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has joined forces with the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) to look...
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The Royal Navy has revamped its recruitment methods in a bid to increase the number of younger recruits it attracts.The...
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Employers are increasingly seeking legal advice about hiring overweight job candidates, according to one employment lawyer.
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Staff retention is the top HR priority for UK employers in 2007, research published today has revealed. Adapting to legislation...
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Starting salaries for graduates are expected to rise by just 2.1% this year – the smallest increase in six years,...
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Leicester University recently conducted a survey among a representative sample of 2,000 people, asking whether they would commit fraud if they...
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In response to the letter by Craig Dicken regarding Trevor Phillips’ proposal to urge the government to change the equality...
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More than half the people interviewed for a job they spotted on the internet have been successful, according to a...
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Budding Olympic contractors without a clear equality and diversity strategy need not apply to take part in the 2012 Games....
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The challenge of a major promotion is almost as stressful as a divorce, according to research.
Almost 60% of the...
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Criminal Records Bureau branded unapproachable by employee procurement agency Commensura
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherThe beleaguered Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) has been branded “the least approachable organisation in the public sector” by its second...
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Muslim classroom assistant sacked for insisting on wearing a veil appeals against dismissal
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryA Muslim classroom assistant sacked for refusing to take off her veil during lessons is appealing against her dismissal. Aishah...
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Our front-page news story 'Don't blame it on the boogie, says CIPD in B&Q dance row' (Personnel Today, 9 January) - where the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) said it backed the idea of B&Q asking job applicants to "bop along to a Jackson Five track" stoked up a storm of response. Here is a selection of your replies.