David Woods

Senior managers split about role of 50p tax rate and VAT hike, in promoting business growth

A VAT cut should be prioritised over quantitative easing as a means of stimulating the stuttering economy, say senior managers and directors polled by Interim Partners.

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HR 'keener than other functions' to outsource pensions administration

The closure of defined benefit schemes, escalating costs and regulatory changes are the top reasons driving UK and European companies to outsource the administration of their occupational schemes,...

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HR directors make it to board level, but remain unsure of their contribution to business

New research looking at the relationship of the HR Director to the CEO and financial director across businesses has found that 40% of HRDs now have a place at the boardroom table with 87% being part...

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Stonewall launches a jobsite aimed at gay people

Stonewall has launched two new tools for lesbian, gay and bisexual jobseekers completing the charity’s suite of resources for gay people moving through education and their careers.

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Reckitt Benckiser launches online games to attract graduate recruits

Pharmaceuticals company Reckitt Benckiser (RB) has launched a suite of eight “fast and fun” online and mobile mini-games.

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Federation of Small Businesses calls for VAT and NIC holiday to boost growth

A targeted VAT cut and a National Insurance Contributions (NICs) holiday must be introduced for small firms as small business confidence fell to -9.3 due to the pressure of weak demand and rising...

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NAPF Conference: employers warned to immediately tackle complexity in pensions communication, as 'the system is not working'

The National Association of Pension Funds’ chief executive Joanne Segars (pictured) yesterday urged the Government, employers, unions and industry bodies to join forces to minimise complexity around...

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Leaders succeed by having strategic vision, and lose by failing to build team culture, Right Management report shows

Insights into the traits that global leaders need to be successful as well as the factors that most likely lead to their derailment according to a survey 1,400 CEOs and HR professionals by global...

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NAPF Conference: pensions minister warns if retirement savings situation doesn't improve, the Government will be forced to legislate further

The pensions minister Steve Webb (pictured with NAPF chief executive Joanne Segars) has confirmed the auto-enrolment regulations will come into effect next year as planned, despite speculation SMEs...

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Rugby World Cup final: New Zealand has the management and organisational edge over France, according to Towers Watson

The upcoming Rugby World Cup final on Sunday will see New Zealand face a French team that has consistently overcome the odds to reach the final stage of the competition.

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Employers 'taking advantage' of growing numbers of jobless, as advertised salaries drop, according to Office Angels

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Average advertised salaries faltered in September, recording a marginal month on month fall (down 0.23%), across administrative and non professional services roles, according to Office Angels and the...

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NAPF Conference: pensions managers debate if their brief sits within HR's remit

The changes to pensions legislation in 2012, will mean a shift in the job specifications of pensions managers, meaning they will "not be an obvious fit with HR, but at the same time integral to the HR...

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