To take advantage of the booming market in trade with China schools and universities must be encouraged to add Chinese language and cultural studies to the curriculum, employers warn
Recruitment & retention
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Changed roles and new appointments…
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Anglo-Polish accord puts end to tax double-whammy for Poles working in the UK.
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Most employers have serious doubts about the reliability of CVs and academic qualifications, according to research.
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Recruitment agencies will not be forced to offer temporary staff full employment rights, says REC
by dan thomasby dan thomasThe Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has cast doubt on union claims that recruitment agencies may be forced to offer full employment rights to temporary workers, following a ruling by an employment tribunal.
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Employers and workers join call to include benefits packages in job advertisements
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryFull benefits package would differentiate firms from competitors.
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British Airways aims to save £13.2m a year through better use of Gatwick cabin crew resources
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryBA and unions agree new work practices for cabin crew working out of Gatwick
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Recruiters typically conduct three or more different pre-employment checks on applicants, and may go as high as seven, according to...
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Guru is a very busy chap. However, he wants to make it clear that his door is always open to...
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Company directors could be disqualified if they are found guilty of employing illegal immigrants on two separate occasions, under controversial new government plans
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Fall in higher education take-up threatens Scotland's economy.
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Brighton & Hove Council joins list of organisation barring white applicants over the colour of their skin
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryCouncil-run museum bars white applicants.
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BT man to lead BBC People division into digital age.
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Slowdown in pay inflation for graduates allows public sector to rise to the top.
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A new points-based migration system that will decide who can work in the UK could stifle the recruitment efforts of large companies and make it difficult for senior executives to operate in Britain for short periods.