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Employers agree introducing employment tribunal fees will reduce litigation, Eversheds poll shows

Almost eight out of 10 employers believe introducing employment tribunal fees will help reduce tribunal litigation, according to a survey by law firm Eversheds.

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University funding cuts will lead to increase in salary sacrifice take-up, says CIPP

Employers could see a rise in salary sacrifice from September as employees seek ways to get round the rising tuition fees when funding for UK universities is axed later this year, according to the...

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Person in the news: Paula Jordan, HRD at McCarthy & Stone

As employers face a continuing period of economic uncertainty, it is those that lift their heads above the parapet that will survive and thrive – and McCarthy & Stone’s HR director, Paula Jordan...

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Workplace stress increases - but staff are still 'proud' to work in the private sector, according to Hays

Stress may be on the rise, but private sector employees are still happy and proud to work in the commercial sector according to The Hays Career Outlook Survey.

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People 1st urges employers to improve customer service skills in preparation for London 2012

Today (Friday 27 January) marks six months until London hosts the 2012 Olympic Games (27th July - 12th August) and almost three quarters of business leaders believe the UK needs to improve its...

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Six months to go - but employers still 'in denial' about the impact the Olympic Games will have on their businesses

With only six months until the London Olympic Games, research by recruitment consultants, Badenoch & Clark, has found employers remain unprepared for the expected surge in staff leave this summer.

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'Significant number' of employers plan to increase workforce without waiting for an upturn, says REC

Employers are becoming more cautious about taking on new staff but a “significant number” of business plan to increase their workforce this year, presenting a challenge to HR directors, according to...

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PwC’s rising managers and Saracens’ rugby stars swap the secrets of leadership

Professional services firm PwC and rugby club Saracens have joined up to explore leadership in different work environments and the traits of high performing teams.

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CFA and CIPD develop higher apprenticeship in HR management

CFA and the CIPD have been successful in their bid for funding to develop a higher apprenticeship in HR management, as part of the £18.7 million Higher Apprenticeship fund announced by business...

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Ernst & Young staff to work with entrepreneurs in a bid to develop SMEs

Ernst & Young has pledged its support to the UK’s young business leaders and social entrepreneurs with a new programme of free business workshops.

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Government announces revised timetable for smaller employers to auto-enrol staff into pensions

A revised timetable for when employers of all sizes must start enrolling their staff in a workplace pension has been set out by the Government.

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Graduate salaries expected to rise this year as vacancies drop, according to AGR

Graduate starting salaries are predicted to rise this year after stagnation, according to the Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR), which today publishes the winter edition of its bi-annual...

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