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Two-thirds of London employees will let alcohol affect their work this Christmas

More than two thirds of London professionals admit will come into work with a hangover during this year’s Christmas party season according to new research by LondonlovesBusiness.

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HMRC extends real time information pilot payroll, calling for 1,300 more employers to take part

HM Revenue & Customs has called for 1,300 more employers are wanted to join the Real Time Information (RTI) pilot in July 2012.

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CIPD appoints Sue Upton as interim MD

The CIPD has appointed Sue Upton (pictured) as its interim managing director.

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National attitude towards the public sector strikes is 'softening', according to survey of 2,000 staff

With less than a week to go until the proposed public sector strike, research from the CIPD reveals while there is limited support among employees for strike action that disrupts public services,...

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HR vacancies increase and pay rises, as 'entrepreneurial opportunities' arise for people managers

Public sector change has seen an increased requirement for HR professionals to coach and support people managers throughout the restructure period, according to the Talent Spotlight from recruiter...

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Gender pay gap falls below 10% - but 299,000 jobs still pay below minimum wage, ONS reports

The gender pay gap has fallen below 10% for the first time, according to data published today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

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Government announces shake-up to employment law with a consultation on 'protected conversations' about poor performance

The Government has announced a consultation on ‘protected conversations’, to allow employers to have ‘frank’ discussions about poor performance with employees without fear that they could be used as...

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High Pay Commission moves to address 'stratospheric pay increases' amongst UK's highest earners

The High Pay Commission’s final report, published this morning, shows ‘stratospheric pay increases’ which have seen wealth flow upwards to the top 0.1% away from average workers.

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Health and wellbeing experts welcome recommendations to replace GP 'sick note' with independent panel

The healthcare sector has warmly welcomed a Government-backed review into sickness absence, which recommends staff should be signed off for long-term sickness by an independent assessment service and...

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Government announces £250 million fund for businesses to invest in training

The prime minister has launched a scheme for businesses to be given the power to design, develop and purchase the vocational training programmes they need.

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GP 'sick note' could be replaced by independent panel to advise employers if staff are well enough to work, following review in to absence

A new body, independent from the opinions of general practitioners and employers, could make decisions as to whether employees claiming sickness benefit are fit to work, according to drafts of the...

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Government, business and unions launch consortium to help employers enhance flexible working practices

Transport Minster Norman Baker launched the ‘Anywhere Working’ consortium to help employers understand the benefits of providing flexible working environments and to enable employees to access the...

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