Hywel Roberts

Ban the box ‘part of wider diversity agenda’, says Carillion HRD

A decision not to remove those with a criminal record at the application stage is part of a wider effort not to unfairly exclude any type of jobseeker, according to Carillion group HR director Janet...

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One-third of retirees who work need to ‘make ends meet’

Almost one-third (31%) of people who class themselves still retired but still work do so to make ends meet, according to research by the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF).

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Treasury to relax pension rules further

Measures expected to be announced by chancellor George Osborne later today will see savers able to take money from their pensions pots in more than one instalment, some of which is tax-free.

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City & Guilds Group urges long-term skills focus

A report by vocational education provider City & Guilds Group has called on political parties to ignore short-term pressures and develop a more effective approach to skills.

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Louise Hassen joins Atom as head of people and HR

Start-up digital bank Atom has appointed former Capita HR manager Louise Hassen as head of HR and people experience.

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'Reluctant' managers bad for economy, says CMI president

Companies with accidental and reluctant managers "don't deliver" for the economy, as well as condemning staff to a poor work life, according to recently-appointed Chartered Management Institute (CMI)...

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Teens feel education not enhancing digital skills

Almost two-thirds (65%) of students do not believe the current curriculum is developing their digital skills for the workplace, according to research by management consultants Accenture.

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Appeal for HRDs to support 'new breed' of data scientists

HR directors across all industries should be aware that data scientists, many of whom are suffering from high stress levels, need support, according to SAS UK and Ireland HR director Sue Warman.

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Transport and council workers call off strikes

The leaders of four unions, spanning transport and local government workers, have suspended planned strikes after making progress in their respective talks.

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European Games solves recruitment challenge

The leadership team organising the inaugural European Games is being recruited on a “one degree of separation” principle, according to the organisation’s HR director Rob Clarke.

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'Misconceptions' prevent food and drink industry attracting STEM skills

The food and drink sector is struggling to fill its technical roles due to a lack of understanding around opportunities in the sector, according to a panel of experts.

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HRjobs.co.uk finalists in the National Online Recruitment Awards

HR magazine's sister job site HRjobs.co.uk is a finalist in the National Online Recruitment Awards (NORAs) for 2014, alongside sites such as Indeed and Monster.

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