David Woods

Agency Workers Directive will 'come into force as planned'

The REC has received confirmation from Government that the Agency Work Regulations (AWR) will be coming into force as planned.

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Sweet success: Interview with SK Sathyavrdian, VP HR at EID Parry

Wales has given so much to the world over time: coal, top rugby players, Tom Jones, Charlotte Church – and, in the 18th century, an Indian sugar manufacturer, now called EID Parry.

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Big Innovation Centre: UK faces a 'lost decade' of stagnation in growth and jobs

Without urgent coordinated action across Government, business and finance, the UK faces a "lost decade" of stagnation, according to The Big Innovation Centre.

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ONS: Value of pension contributions drops £2 billion since 2008

Total contributions to personal pensions in the UK fell from £20.9 billion in 2007/08 to £18.7 billion in 2009/10, largely due to a fall in the number of people contributing during the recession,...

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Business leaders and trade unions debate the best ways to help graduates into employment

Being well qualified but unprepared for the realities of the world of work is proving yet another obstacle to new graduates getting into employment and achieving their career ambitions, according to...

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Interview with Jabbar Sardar, director of HR and OD at Cafcass

In 2007, the case of Baby P dominated the news headlines, sickened the nation and shook the social work sector to the core.

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Graham White to head-up HR at Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals

Graham White has joined Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust as director of HR.

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TUC report on soaring value of FTSE 100 directors' pensions, provokes strong reaction from industry experts

Directors of the UK's top companies have amassed pension pots worth an average of £3.9 million, according to the TUC's ninth annual PensionsWatch survey published today – but for the first time the...

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Hot topic: Are employers letting young people down by overlooking a potential talent pool?

Have we just experienced a summer of discontent? The August riots showed to the world evidence of the youth of the UK at its worst. However, the Office of National Statistics last month confirmed...

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Ernst & young creates new role of managing partner for people

Ernst & Young has appointed Liz Bingham as managing partner for people in a newly created role.

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HR Reward Survey 2011: Local laws concern global HR directors most

Employers with a global remit face contrasting challenges with their benefits provision to employers operating in the UK.

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Government to simplify apprenticeship system for large employers

The Government has announced measures to simplify the apprenticeship system for larger employers.

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