David Woods

General Election 2010: HR staff and jobseekers plan to vote for the Liberal Democrats

Almost four out of 10 people working or seeking careers in the HR sector are poised to vote for the Liberal Democrat Party today, with Labour trailing in third place in the sector.

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Jobs market figures for April show continued improvement but growth was weaker than in March

Permanent recruitment levels increased strongly in April, albeit at a slower pace than March's peak, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG.

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Team performance is hampered by lack of clarity of purpose and poor communication

Lack of internal communication and the absence of a clear purpose are stopping team success in Britain's workplaces.

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Employers need to rethink their pension provision in light of tax relief changes due to take effect from April 2011

Every employer has been warned to change its approach to pension provision to accommodate high earners due to the proposed changes in tax relief scheduled for April 2011.

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IBM launches the Corporate Service Corps - a model for its next generation of global leaders

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IBM has launched a launched a new initiative to expose high-performance employees to the 21st century context for doing business - emerging markets, global teaming, diverse cultures, working outside...

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Research predicts return to a pre-credit crunch City jobs market, with talent poaching the norm

A surge in demand for talent could lead to a City poaching war, new research reveals.

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Employees in SMEs are more likely than most to think men are better treated than women at work

Perceptions of male bias in the workplace are much greater among employees in small businesses than in the working population as a whole, according to new findings.

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Kwik Fit Insurance commended for its mental health and wellbeing initiatives

Kwik Fit Insurance has been recognised for the work it has done around mental health and wellbeing.

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British bosses regularly join staff for after-work drinks - and even pay the bill

British bosses are the most generous in Europe when it comes to socialising with staff after work.

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Graduate poll calls for an end to 2.1 degree minimum for job applicants

Employers have been urged to scrap their minimum requirements of a 2.1 degree.

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Two thirds of UK workers claim their working hours are too long

Almost two thirds of UK workers work more than 40 hours a week, with 34% doing more than 50 hours each week. Both groups feel they work too long.

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The political party leaders have been less than forthcoming about public-sector pension reform

Following the election debates, political leaders have been accused of not addressing the reform of public-sector pensions properly.

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