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NEST announces the 'golden rules' for communicating pensions auto-enrolment to staff

With just a few months to go before millions of employees begin saving into a pension for the first time, as auto-enrolment legislation comes into force, The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST)...

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BIS unveils GrowthAccelerator scheme to create 55,000 'high value' jobs

A £200 million programme to help up to 26,000 of England’s brightest businesses achieve their ambition and potential, as well as creating 55,000 high-value jobs, was launched yesterday by business...

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Government provides funds to employers who recruit young people with disabilities

The Government has launched a wage incentive scheme to encourage employers to give young disabled people further work opportunities

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Government launches plans to help lone parents return to work rather than claim income support

From this week, lone parents will start getting the help they need to look for work earlier rather than stay on benefits, the Government has announced.

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An £200 million programme to help up to 26,000 of England’s brightest businesses achieve their ambition and potential, as well as creating 55,000 high-value jobs was launched yesterday by business secretary Vince Cable.

An £200 million programme to help up to 26,000 of England’s brightest businesses achieve their ambition and potential, as well as creating 55,000 high-value jobs was launched yesterday by business...

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Two thirds of staff would go the extra mile for an organisation with a ‘purpose’ beyond commercial gain, survey of 4,000 shows

A report by global brand consultancy Calling Brands has revealed working for an organisation with a clearly defined purpose - an underlying ethos that goes beyond commercial and operational goals - is...

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Rising numbers of young people being shut out of first jobs predate recession, finds Work Foundation

There has been a “major rise” in young people aged 16 – 24 who are either unable, or taking longer, to make the first move from education into work, over the past decade, a report published this...

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Engagement surveys can mask the true nature of staff motivation, according to the CIPD and Kingston Business School

High levels of engagement could be damaging for organisations and their employees if one-dimensional engagement surveys mask the types of engagement at play within an organisation, according to the...

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Deloitte report reveals increase in female non-executive directors, but more women executives still needed on boards

A report by Deloitte found major UK employers are planning to recruit board members from a more diverse range of backgrounds than has typically been the case.

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'Training gap' in healthcare sector puts patients at risk, finds survey of managers

More than over three quarters (78%) of managers surveyed in the healthcare sector believe patient care is at risk due to a lack of proper staff training and development, according to the latest...

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Employers struggle to close the gap between salaries and cost of living, says CIPD

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Despite welcome news this week that inflation dropped to 3% in April, the CIPD has warned employers are continuing to struggle to close the gap between basic salaries and the cost of living.

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YouGov survey of 1,000 staff reveals ‘crisis level’ of workplace disenchantment??

Employers are failing to inspire their staff and make them feel valued, with only 21% of employees believing their company cares about its staff, according to a YouGov survey of over 1,000 workers,...

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