David Woods

Jobseekers in the public sector are unwilling to compromise on pay and pensions

Jobseekers in the public sector are rejecting Government policy to raise the retirement age and restrict public-sector pension rights.

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Modern technology dictates staff are never on holiday

Current work practices in the UK are not working - and the idea of multitasking in the workplace is a myth, according to new findings.

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Imperial Tobacco's new online recruitment and talent management system aims to reduce admin and cost per hire

Imperial Tobacco has launched has launched an online recruitment and talent management platform to reduce reliance on recruitment agencies and has saved 10,000 within weeks.

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Managers still need to be convinced of the impact team coaching has on business performance

Business and academics prove the success of team coaching to boost engagement and productivity, but managers are still disillusioned with the idea.

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Recruitment rise in June was the slowest in five months

June showed another rise in recruitment, albeit the slowest in five months, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and KPMG's report on jobs.

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Money Sickness Syndrome report highlights high level of workplace stress is caused by money problems

As many as 42 million employees, from managers to manual workers, are suffering physical and mental fallout from financial stress, risking the smooth running of the economy, new research reveals.

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Financial services sector is the most optimistic about benefits and rewards strategies for the future

The financial services sector is more positive about the coming year compared with respondents across all other sectors.

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Huge numbers of NHS staff turn up for work while unwell

Two thirds of NHS employees are turning up for work when they don't feel well enough to do their job and almost a quarter suffer harassment or abuse from patients, according to a new survey.

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1 spent on change management projects can yield a return of 6.50, according to new research

Employers using change management strategies have seen a return on investment of 650%, new research suggests.

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Restructuring of bonuses will mean they will be harder to earn

UK firms are putting more emphasis on bonuses as the economy emerges from the downturn, but bonus structures are changing, meaning staff have to work harder to get them.

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Business leaders fear their workforce's lack of skills will hamper their response to the recovery

A significant skills gap in the British workforce threatens to damage UK plc's response to economic upturn, a new report shows.

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Sex discrimination is still alive in the City when it comes to senior management roles

Recruiters in London's financial heartland are still admitting to sexist attitudes within their companies, which can lead to career challenges for their female employees.

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