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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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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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Lack of both planning and employer support cause UK staff to fall behind in careers, claims Office Angels

UK workers fear they are falling behind in their careers as they abandon long-term planning, according to a survey of over 1,000 workers by Office Angels.

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ONS wealth figures illustrate need for pensions 'nudge' to encourage employees to contribute to retirement savings

Total household wealth in Great Britain was £10.3 trillion in 2008/10, according to the latest Wealth in Great Britain chapters, released by Office for National Statistics.

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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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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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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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Employers reluctant to celebrate the Olympic Games at work, according to Adecco

With just over a fortnight to go until the opening ceremony, three in five (63%) UK employers have no plans to celebrate the Olympic Games according to research from Adecco.

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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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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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