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Government announces an end to the default reirement age

The Government is to scrap the default retirement age (DRA).

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Unions welcome outlawing of minimum wage loophole involving travel and subsistence tax relief schemes

Trade unions have welcomed a Government announcement of a law to take effect from 1 January 2011 that will stop payments made into travel and subsistence tax relief schemes from counting towards the...

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David Cameron attends leadership course in India to discuss shared and contrasting leadership challenges

The prime minister, David Cameron, has met with Indian business leaders to discuss contrasting leadership challenges in the UK and India at a Common Purpose leadership development course in Bangalore.

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Employee spend on the McDonald's staff discount scheme tops 2 million

McDonald's has claimed record success with the launch of its new employee discounts scheme as its staff break the 2 million discount spend within the first three months of launch.

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Exclusive: A new, enhanced employee benefits programme is created for Mouchel staff

Mouchel has launched a new employee benefits programme to ensure it remains competitive when attracting and retaining staff.

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Flexible working is more important than money to new graduate jobseekers

Flexible working, happiness in their job and learning experiences are more important to graduates than a good salary, new research shows.

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Who are the UK's randiest employees?

A new study into the UK's randiest professions has revealed that factory workers are most likely to 'get it on' in the workplace; with 19% admitting they had had sexual encounters while on the job.

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London 2012 Olympic Games launches recruitment drive for up to 70,000 volunteer games makers

Yesterday marked exactly two years until the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games and the opening of the London 2012 Volunteer Programme, seeking to recruit up to 70,000 volunteers or...

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Young people in Merseyside get chance of training through apprenticeships with Balfour Beatty

Balfour Beatty has launched a new apprenticeship scheme to offer training and job opportunities to young people across Merseyside.

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The market for HR interim managers remains buoyant as their pay soars

The demand for HR interim managers is increasing and their daily rate of pay has jumped by 11% from 547 in December to 614 in June.

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140 new jobs across the country at Travelodge's newly-acquired Innkeeper's Lodges

Travelodge is to recruit 140 staff across the country following its recent acquisition of 52 Innkeeper's Lodges.

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Nuffield Health offers nutritional service to help employers improve their employees' health

Nuffield Health has launched a new nutritional service for corporate clients following its acquisition of Mythbreaker Nutrition.

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