David Woods

Suffolk County Council's plan to outsource services is dangerous, says unions

Suffolk County Council's decision to slash its 1.1 billion budget by 30% by outsourcing almost all its services has caused controversy, with unions warning that the plan will put a number of jobs at...

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Many employees want to work from home but their employers won't let them

Nearly one in five workers want to work from home but are being prevented from doing so by their employer, the TUC claims.

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Re-connecting with British business must be a priority for Ed Miliband, says British Chambers of Commerce

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) urges new Labour Party leader Ed Miliband to make re-connecting Labour with Britain's business community a top priority of his first months in office.

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Jobseekers believe they need better vocational qualifications to find employment

Jobseekers are finding it hard to stand out in a competitive market, with a third believing a lack of qualifications is holding them back, according to research by Home Learning College and Reed.

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Accenture to help 250,000 people to skill-up by 2015

Accenture has pledged by 2015, it will equip 250,000 people around the world with the skills to get a job or build a business, as part of its corporate social responsibility scheme.

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Microsoft helps 100,000 young unemployed find work

Microsoft gives 100,000 young people the opportunity to kick-start their career as part of its Britain Works programme.

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Employers warned to adapt to a changing and diverse workforce

Employers and politicians have been warned to act now in adapting to the changing UK population over the next15 years.

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It's more important for women to be likeable than competent when aiming for promotion

Academic research reports it is more important for women to be 'likeable' rather than good at their job if they want a pay rise or promotion.

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Royal Mail says 10% of shares will go back to staff

Business Secretary Vince Cable said at least 10% of the shares in Royal Mail will go to its employees.

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Nine out of ten SMEs now give staff the option to work outside the office

A survey of 1,817 Orange small and medium business customers has revealed 88% of businesses now have the option to work away from the traditional office set up; with 74% of those choosing to work from...

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Post holiday job searching escalating

A third of British workers have returned from holiday ready to embark on a search for a new job.

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Interview with Pierre Barnab, Alcatel Lucent: From CEO to HRD

Pierre Barnabe used to be the boss of Alcatel-Lucent (France). Now he is vice-president, corporate HR and transformation for the global business. It's not the usual career move. David Woods finds out...

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