David Woods

EMEA employers behind the global curve on change management strategy, finds Towers Watson

Employers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) have had to deal with more change management challenges than their global counterparts and have struggled to deal with them as effectively,...

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Employer optimism in flexible working not reflected in strategy, finds Microsoft

The majority of business leaders across 15 Western European countries are 'very optimistic' about the business and employee benefits of flexible working practices, but have yet to implement a strategy...

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CIPD: Government must allow skilled workers from outside EU into UK to work

The CIPD has urged the Government to allow sufficient skilled non-EU workers to enter the UK, if the post-study route to jobs is closed.

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CMI/Penna report suggests management ability and organisational performance are 'clearly linked'

Just over two out of five bosses consider their line managers to be ineffective, according to a study into the business benefits of management and leadership development, released today by the...

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Learning and development staff 'equally divided' on measuring strategic effectiveness, finds Ceres Management

There is confusion among learning and development professionals when it comes to the use and value of evaluation in measuring the impact of people development initiatives, according to Ceres...

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Employees warned off quitting pensions in exchange for short-term loans

Employees have been warned to steer clear of pension offers that claim to be able to provide loans or release tax-free cash from people’s pension pots before they reach age 55

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NHS Employers publishes guidance on ensuring staff are competent with English language

NHS Employers has published guidance for employers on ensuring staff are competent with the English language.

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Minister for employment claims promising results from first five months of Work Programme

Five months in, the employment minister Chris Grayling (pictured) has welcomed promising results from the Government’s Work Programme.

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Numbers of employees saving for retirement at lowest levels since 1997, finds ONS

The number of employees saving into a workplace pension has fallen to a record low of 48%, according to the Office for National Statistics.

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BMA ballots doctors on industrial action over pensions, but strikes are out of the question

The British Medical Association has become the latest public sector organisation to ballot members for industrial action short of striking on the Government's NHS Pension Scheme proposal.

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Recruitment market shows signs of 'bouncing back' finds Adecco

The number of job vacancies advertised this year suggests the job market is bouncing back, according to Adecco.

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Cost efficiencies are main driver to salary sacrifice fleet schemes, finds Zenith

Cost efficiencies and stable pricing are the key factors attracting employees to salary sacrifice, according to a survey carried out by leasing, fleet management and vehicle outsourcing company...

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