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University of Bristol launches online platform to recruit the best global academics

The University of Bristol is poised to launch a global online recruitment platform to increase the efficiency of its recruitment system and contend for talent in an increasingly competitive academic...

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Employers still not successfully communicating pensions auto-enrolment, meaning opt-outs could be 'significant', finds Aviva

Most employers (70%) are aware of pension reform changes but 68% of employees have little or no knowledge of automatic enrolment yet, according to a report from Aviva.

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Unemployment rates stagnate across European Union

Unemployment in the Eurozone has remained stagnant at 10.2% according to the EU’s statistical office Eurostat.

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Festo report exposes gap in leadership skills in manufacturing and engineering sector

The survey found technical skills need to be developed, although 33% of employers in the sector said they have adequate capability for technical skills.

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David Conway takes over HR responsibilities for BBC Studios and Post Production

David Conway (pictured) has been appointed chief operating officer (COO) for BBC Studios and Post Production, a commercial subsidiary of the BBC, providing studios, post production and digital media...

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Sixth formers are 'ambitious and entrepreneurial' but only a quarter get to visit employers, finds City & Guilds

Almost nine in 10 16-18 year olds said that a visit to an employer was "extremely useful" to them, yet only a quarter of learners have been given this opportunity, according to research published by...

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Hot topic: health and safety overkill?

Does your employer allow staff to hang decorations in the run-up to Christmas, or is this banned as part of health and safety overkill in your organisation?

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Government launches its first 'John Lewis-style' business, to administer civil service pensions

The first ‘John Lewis-style’ business created from a central government service, was launched yesterday by Francis Maude (pictured), minister for the Cabinet Office.

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NHS Leadership Academy will shape NHS, post-Health Bill, says NHS Employers

The NHS has put people at the heart of its agenda, as “the architecture of the organisation looks set to change following the Health Bill,” the director of NHS Employers, Dean Royles, told HR.

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Heathrow Express signs up to cross-industry graduate scheme

Heathrow Express is taking part in a rail-industry paid work placement scheme launched in April 2012, called Track and Train.

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Employee engagement defies age of austerity, as workplace pride increases, finds Badenoch & Clark

UK workers are combating austerity blues and economic woes with a renewed sense of purpose, according to a new study revealed exclusively to HR demonstrating levels of enthusiasm and engagement remain...

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