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Competencies

In an HR context, “competencies” means the skills and attributes of an individual that enables him or her to perform effectively at work.

Employers can use the skills, knowledge and behaviours possessed by employees to help improve levels of organisational performance.


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    by Michael Millar 22 Apr 2005

    Network Rail has announced that it will employ almost 200 of the 5,000 Rover workers who have been made redundant.

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    by Quentin Reade 22 Mar 2005

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    Employers’ Organisation highlights local government recruitment crisis

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    by Michael Millar 19 Nov 2004

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    DTI launches programme to make UK scientific centre of excellence

    by Michael Millar 17 Nov 2004
    by Michael Millar 17 Nov 2004

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