David Woods

UK Trade & Investment and BIS launch London Business Network, to help companies capitalise on Olympic Games

With just two weeks to go until the start of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, London will become the epicentre for not just the world’s business leaders, wanting to capitalise on the...

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Asda launches fast-track graduate management scheme

Asda has launched a fast-track retail management scheme for graduates.

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Acas and EHRC launch guide to maternity rights and redundancy

Acas and the Equality Human Rights Commission have published a guide to help employers understand the rights of women who are pregnant or on maternity leave when facing redundancy.

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Government outlines changes to encourage bereaved benefit claimants back to work

Revised proposals for people on benefits after the loss of a spouse or civil partner were set out by the minister for welfare reform Lord Freud, in a bid to encourage rehabilitation and aid their...

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Underhill suggests methods to streamline employment tribunals process

Mr Justice Underhill has presented his findings from his review of the employment tribunal rules to the Government making a number of recommendations that aim to streamline the process, improve...

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Poor management and leadership hold back UK's economic growth

Poor management and leadership are holding back the UK’s economic growth, according to a new report from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

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UK employers fail to unlock the potential of their staff, Hay Group report claims

UK firms are failing to unlock the full productivity of their workforce, with the majority of employees facing “significant barriers to performing their job well”, according to a report from global...

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Lack of retirement support from employers leads to 'loss of vital skills', finds Aviva study

Almost two-thirds of employers offer no tailored retirement support to their older workers according to the latest Real Retirement Report from Aviva, published yesterday.

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Threat of ‘standstill Britain’ as employees and businesses hit ambition ceiling, finds Towers Watson

Britain’s workforce faces a “heightened global competitive risk” as businesses and employees have reached a standstill, with creativity and career advancement taking a back seat, according to a report...

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Financial sector staff under increased pressure to commit wrongdoing at work to succeed, says Labaton Sucharow

More than a quarter of financial services staff have witnessed misconduct and wrongdoing at work, according to securities litigation law firm Labaton Sucharow.

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Frances O'Grady appointed TUC general secretary

Frances O'Grady will take over from Brendan Barber as TUC general secretary when he retires at the end of the year.

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