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Increase number of older workers by 12%, employers told

The employment rate for people aged 50 to 69 in the UK is currently 59%

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What we learned at the HR Directors Summit 2017

A roundup of some of the most inspirational lessons from the speakers at the 2017 HRD Summit in Birmingham

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Look outside for HR strategy inspiration

How reading widely and engaging with experts helped Mencap become more people-focused

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Businesses should work to develop a 'global mindset'

A global mindset involves being open to diversity and adjusting to different environments

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Improve retention with values-based recruitment, says charity boss

Autism Together has dramatically reduced staff turnover thanks to a new recruitment method

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London 'may lose economic supremacy'

Average salaries have fallen more than any other region, but London still has the highest number of vacancies

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HR leader of the month

HR magazine speaks to the leaders of the industry about what they think will shape it in years to come

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Mercedes: Apprenticeships should support succession planning

Andrew Mallery, training operations director at Mercedes-Benz UK, explains his award-winning strategy

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Underlying gender bias holding women back

Stereotypes personally affect the lives of both men and women, at work and at home, research finds

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Government promises action on pregnancy discrimination

The government has responded to a House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee report

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Apprenticeships should fit local economy

At a Get My First Job roundtable experts discussed the apprenticeship needs of different regions

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MPs call for stronger laws on sexist dress codes

Two government committees have concluded it needs to review and amend the law around dress codes

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