Hywel Roberts

Exercise helps staff deal with stress, says Thomsons Online Benefits MD

Helping staff to stay fit can help when they are faced with stressful situations and even aid customer experience, according to Thomsons Online Benefits managing director Chris Bruce.

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Unison's NHS members vote to strike

Unison's 300,000 members have voted to strike over a continuing pay dispute. It is the first time in more than three decades NHS workers have decided to strike over pay.

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Focus on jobs as Scottish independence campaigns conclude

Politicians from both sides of the debate have focused on the impact a 'yes' vote could have on jobs in Scotland this week.

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Unemployment in biggest annual fall since 1988

Unemployment fell by 468,000 from July 2013 to July 2014, the biggest year-on-year decrease since 1988, according to figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

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Executive pay to be closer aligned with 'long-term success'

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has unveiled an updated version of the UK Corporate Governance Code that includes plans to improve the reporting and regulation of executive remuneration.

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Acas releases guide to managing bereavement in the workplace

Acas has released guidance for employers to support members of staff affected by bereavement.

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One in four finance professionals experiences age discrimination

One-quarter of finance professionals have either experienced or witnessed age discrimination at work, according to research by eFinancialCareers.

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Military cutbacks a chance for companies to gain skills, says Bureau Veritas HRD

Cuts in the armed forces present an opportunity for employers to gain skills in areas such as engineering and mechanics, according to Bureau Veritas HR director for north-west Europe Helen Cunningham....

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More than half take work calls 'in bed'

More than half (54%) of UK employees admit to answering a business call from their bed, according to research by business call specialists AlldayPA.

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Eight out of 10 HR teams use social media to recruit

Eight out of every 10 HR functions use social media as at least one part of their recruitment strategy, according to research by online recruitment specialists Konetic.

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Engagement 'ongoing journey', says General Mills HRD

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Companies must understand their staff fully and create an "exciting" workplace to breed engagement, according to General Mills HR director for the UK, Ireland and Nordic region Sue Swanborough.

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Phones 4u administration puts 5,596 jobs at risk

High-street phone retailer Phones 4u has been forced into administration after EE chose not to renew its contract with the company, putting 5,596 positions at risk.

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