Becky Frith

Robust social media policy essential to protect employers

A robust social media policy is essential for protecting employers during disciplinary action

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Three-quarters of UK tech professionals would consider international move

Nearly three-quarters (72%) of UK-based technical professionals would consider an international move for the right opportunity, according to research from technical recruiter Dice.

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Six in 10 UK graduates overqualified for their job

Almost six out of 10 (58.8%) UK graduates are working in non-graduate roles, according to a CIPD report

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Free ebook celebrates 10 years of HR Most Influential

HR magazine’s HR Most Influential ranking – the definitive annual lists of the HR practitioners and thinkers who have had the greatest influence in the field of people strategy – turns 10 this year.

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Employee referrals more likely to result in successful hires

Sourcing candidates through employee referrals is more likely to lead to a successful job match, according to research from employment review website Glassdoor.

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'Boot camp' initiative to get young jobseekers into work

A ‘boot camp’ to get young unemployed people work-ready has been announced by David Cameron’s 'earn or learn' taskforce.

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Government must engage SMEs when developing apprenticeship schemes

The government must do more to engage with SMEs (small and medium enterprises) on technology apprenticeships, according to Graham Hunter, VP of skills certifications, Europe and Middle East at IT...

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CEOs earn 183 times more than the average worker

Reward and remuneration

CEOs were paid approximately 183 times what the average UK worker earned in 2014, according to research from think tank the High Pay Centre.

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Three-quarters of students work while studying

More than three in four (77%) university students now work to fund their studies, according to research from insurance firm Endsleigh.

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Workers not using full holiday quota

The average full-time worker only takes 22 days of their average 25 days allocated leave, according to research from Reed.

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Employers opposed to Tory volunteering pledge

More than six out of 10 (61%) employers are opposed to the Conservative pledge of paid volunteering leave, according to research from Jelf Employee Benefits.

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Candidates prefer game-based assessments to traditional recruitment tests

Candidates largely prefer game-based assessments to traditional recruitment tests, according to research from psychometric test provider Revelian.

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