David Woods

Engagement programme at Molson Coors aims to reinforce its 'Our Brew' growth strategy

Employee engagement

Molson Coors Brewing Company has just completed the first phase of a major new people engagement programme designed to reinforce the company's growth strategy in 2010.

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Public sector involved in disproportionately high number of employment tribunal appeals

The public sector faces 37% of employment appeals claims despite employing just 22% of the UK workforce.

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Too much employment regulation is stifling UK competitiveness, says British Chambers of Commerce

The 'relentless flow' of complex employment law is stifling UK competitiveness and risks future job creation, according to a new report by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

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Third Sector Capacity Building project will provide training for paid staff and volunteers

Paid staff and volunteers working with young people in England's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises are set to benefit from a new training programme.

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Migrant and agency workers in meat and poultry-processing sector are being exploited and badly treated

An Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) inquiry found widespread evidence of the mistreatment and exploitation of migrant and agency workers in the meat and poultry-processing sector.

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A cultural shift is needed to encourage flexible working, says work and pensions secretary

The secretary of state for work and pensions is expected to call for a "major cultural shift' in the way firms approach flexible working.

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Finance directors' optimism bodes well for the jobs market

Optimism among finance directors is growing, suggesting the state of the jobs market is set to improve further this year.

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UK has a relatively high rate of joblessness by EU standards, says the CIPD

Although unemployment has risen by far less than expected in the past year, joblessness in the UK is deemed relatively high by European Union (EU) standards, according to a CIPD analysis.

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Pay inconsistency is damaging staff retention

Lack of consistency in employees' pay is having a damaging impact on staff retention, new research reveals.

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London Chamber of Commerce fears BA strike could damage London's competitiveness

The proposed British Airways strikes could damage the UK's recovery plans, according to the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI).

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Forum of Private Business offers solution for SMEs that don't have an HR director

The Forum of Private Business has launched a support service for small companies that do not have an HR director.

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National Audit Office produces report to improve understanding of public-sector pensions

The National Audit Office (NAO) has today published a report designed to bring greater transparency to, and understanding of, the cash costs involved in public-sector pensions.

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