David Woods

Why employees lack awareness of their organisation's values

Organisations are not being successful in getting employees to buy into shared values because managers don't know how to lead values.

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There are plenty of opportunities for HR professionals who are prepared broaden their horizons

Despite a slowing down in the growth in recruitment, research suggests HR professionals are bucking the trend - but their job roles will have to evolve.

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What England can learn about apprenticeships from competitor countries

Apprenticeships in England have never been more highly valued by employers and young people, with numbers and completion rates at an all-time high.

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Hiring is continuing to increase but at a slower rate

The growth of staff appointments is weakening following a peak in March, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG Report on Jobs, published today.

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Stephen Moir seconded to role of national adviser for Local Government Improvement and Development

Stephen Moir, corporate director for people, policy and law at Cambridgeshire County Council, is set to influence future development of local government while on secondment as national adviser,...

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TUC claims it's a myth that Britain is one of the safest places to work

More than 20,000 people in the UK are killed prematurely by their work every year, according to the TUC.

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Future-proofing the organisation through cutting-edge training

My role as research and development consultant at EDF Energy allows me to keep up to date with all the predicted changes in the field of learning and development, so I aim to 'future proof' EDF Energy...

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Returning to work after a holiday is a major source of employee stress

The stress of returning to work dampens the holiday spirit of almost two thirds of staff, new research reveals.

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Forum of Private Business calls on Local Business Partnerships to provide training for small businesses

With public and private-sector organisations clamouring to form new Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs), the Forum of Private Business is arguing that the new bodies should focus on providing...

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World of Learning Conference & Exhibition 2010

Learning and development

While the economy shows signs of improvements, L&D budgets and time are still under pressure. Yet it is a crucial time for companies to invest in staff development and ensure personnel are...

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Current economic uncertainty is more damaging to employers than the recession

The current economic uncertainly is more unsettling to employers than the recession of last year, new research shows.

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Towers Watson acquires Swedish benefits consultancy HRS

Towers Watson has acquired HRS, a Swedish-based consultancy specialising in executive compensation and employee rewards.

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