The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has defended itself against allegations that
it is one of the worst departments in central...
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British troops who fought in Iraq last year are to be screened to find out
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Details
of the Armed Forces annual pay rise, to apply from April, have been announced
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Disabled veterans of the Iraq war and other medically-discharged military
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Want to communicate effectively with staff? Try engaging with them.
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Finding and keeping the right staff is a constant headache for employers in the engineering and science sectors. One scheme, however, has helped ease the pain
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This week’s letters
Women at the top should get a slap for their bare-faced cheek
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Researchers at Heriot-Watt University claim that ‘mummy’s boys’ grow up to be the best leaders.
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Thousands of reservists were called up for the war in Iraq, which may be the first of many major mobilisations. But although employers are legally obliged to allow staff to be in the TA, they also benefit from a better motivated and more committed workforce.
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What
rights do employers have when staff serving in the Reserve Armed Forces ask for
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Major disasters are rare, but when an accident occurs within the workplace, the occupational health adviser may be instrumental in delivering care to those affected
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A
bizare new report has identified four distinct personalities in the workplace,
likening groups of workers to TV characters.
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Trainer and writer John Charlton gives a personal and tongue-in-cheek view of outdoor development courses
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Think-tanks can provide a useful resource for HR strategists. Scott Beagrie reports
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This week’s letter
CBI selective when it comes to the ‘flexible’ UK economy
It seems that even the CBI is...