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Telecomms firm Daisy sets up scheme to nurture talent

UK telecoms provider Daisy Group is investing in business leaders of the future by delivering a talent management programme.

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Pay deals are increasing, according to IDS

Most pay deals are being awarded at or above 2%, according to the latest data from the Incomes Data Service.

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Lack of preparation from recruiters creates a culture of fear

A lack of preparation by both candidates and interviewers is creating a culture of fear and stress around job interviews according a poll from Monster.

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CERN launches automated video interviewing to recruit talent internationally

Scientific research centre, CERN, has launched an automated video interviewing tool to reduce recruitment delays and the costs associated with the sourcing of candidates from its 20 European Member...

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Government launches online health and safety resource

The Government has launched an online directory to help businesses find a health and safety consultant.

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Westfield Health acquires PatientChoice

Health cash plan provider Westfield Health has announced it is acquiring the business of PatientChoice, which administers, markets and sells health insurance products.

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Jobseekers could lose their benefits if they refuse free training

Jobseekers will be given training to gain new skills, but will face having their benefits stopped if they refuse the offer of help.

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Climate change proposals threaten creation of 90,000 jobs

As many 90,000 jobs that would have been generated by Britain’s burgeoning solar industry have been jeopardized by the Department of Energy and Climate Change’s (DECC) proposed cut in the...

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All potential tribunal cases should have conciliation with Acas, state new proposals

Acas has responded to a Government proposal that all potential employment tribunal claims are to be offered early conciliation with Acas first.

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Unite protests at proposed NHS reform with a coffin

Trade union Unite plans to parade outside parliament this afternoon with a coffin to symbolise the 'death of the NHS' due to what it says is a 'surfeit of privatisation', as well as campaigning for...

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Mental health charity puts HR power into the hands of employees and line managers

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Mental health charity, Making Space, has launched a single platform to administer its talent management, workforce planning, HR and payroll, with a view to giving responsibility for HR tasks, in a bid...

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Absenteeism causes employers a headache - but has emotional side effects

Business leaders feel torn between their emotions and business duties when dealing with employees on long-term absence.

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