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HR managers are adopting imaginative ways of communicating with staff to improve motivation

In response to concerns about staff motivation, HR managers are using a mixture of methods to communicate with employees to try to maintain and improve engagement, new research reveals.

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Baker Tilly's new online HR system has improved absence monitoring and cut costs by 75%

Baker Tilly has reduced HR spend by 75% as a result of moving to an online HR system.

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It's important for graduates to gain basic business skills in their first job, says Enterprise Rent-A-Car's HRD

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has launched its new graduate scheme, claiming graduates must choose a first job that will teach them basic business skills.

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EU directive extending maternity leave to 20 weeks is unaffordable, says British Chamber of Commerce

Extending maternity leave to 20 weeks at full pay in the UK alone will cost 3 billion (2.5 billion) per annum, according to the British Chambers of Commerce.

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HMV staff get chance to show their musical talent

HMV has launched a contest for staff to engage them with a passion for music.

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NG HR Summit: US unemployment statistics show little improvement - leaving HR directors little room for error

Recent reports show that unemployment within the US has improved very little over the past quarter, statistics show.

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Half of accountants are actively looking for new jobs, according to new research

Bosses in accountancy firms and in-house financial departments have been warned to do more to retain staff and could see many of their staff leaving over the next six to 12 months.

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Recognition of ageing workforce issues is non-existent in many companies

Employers are 'woefully' unprepared to deal with an ageing workforce, new research claims.

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Four out of 10 companies are planning to increase the number of their expatriate staff

International companies are expecting to post many more executives abroad in the next five years.

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The risks and rewards of employing temporary staff

As companies strive to have the exact amount of people on board to fulfil fluctuating business demand, finding optimal temporary staff has become a priority for many employers. So what are the risks...

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Grant Thornton launches employee benefits consultancy

Grant Thornton is to launch an employee benefits consultancy to provide employee remuneration and pension advice and arrangements to larger pension funds, SMEs and professional firms.

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CBI stresses the urgency of pension reform to tackle the issue of under-saving now

The Confederation of British Industry has urged the Government to press ahead with reforms to the pensions system, due to come into force in two years' time.

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