David Woods

Mergers & Acquisitions: culture is key in integration

Only a small proportion of companies take account of organisational culture differences as part of their integration plans for mergers and acquisitions (M&As), according to Mercer.

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'Cut our pay not our pensions' say public sector employees

Public sector workers are "desperately" holding onto their pension packages in the face of ever-decreasing morale levels, according to a new study by recruitment consultants, Badenoch & Clark.

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Increased life expectancy figures must serve as a warning for employees to save for retirement

Twenty year olds are three times more likely to reach 100 than people of their grandparent’s age (80 year olds), and roughly twice as likely to reach 100 than people of their parent’s generation (50...

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Employer forums on age and belief to relaunch as Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion

The Employers Forums on Age and Belief (EFA and EFB) are to join together in October and relaunch as the Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion (ENEI).

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High levels of engagement are not enough to stop a third of employees moving jobs, according to Lumesse

Despite employee happiness at work, almost a third (29% )of workers expect to leave their companies within five years.

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HR directors are positive women are breaking through the 'glass ceiling', research shows

Women are increasingly breaking through the ‘glass ceiling’ and have growing employment opportunities, particularly in terms of career advancement and remuneration, according to a report published...

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Simplyhealth's acquisition of Groupama receives frosty reception

Healthcare provider Simplyhealth has reached agreement to purchase the UK healthcare business of Groupama Insurances, subject to the required regulatory approvals.

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Mark Moorton leaves Specsavers to head-up HR at Mercer

Mark Moorton, international HR director at Specsavers, has left the organisation to join Mercer as its HR director

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Pay freezes and pay cuts still abound as cost of living rises, according to CIPD findings

Employee benefits

Pay packets are being hit hard with most employees suffering no pay rise in last six months, according to the CIPD.

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Jackie Orme: HR has to use business knowledge to move away from being a functional role

HR professionals' capacity to use their knowledge and insight to move businesses’ definition of their role away from solely a functional one, will be key to delivering the next generation HR function,...

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Gaenor Bagley appointed people partner at PwC

PwC has appointed Gaenor Bagley to lead the firm’s people strategy and HR function.

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Recruiters see an increase in staff placements as employment levels reach 1% off pre-recession peak

Recruitment consultants reported further increases in the number of people placed into both permanent and temporary job roles during July, according to findings published today by the Recruitment and...

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