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Employers urged 'not to panic' on shared parental leave

Employers shouldn't panic about the technicalities of shared parental leave. Instead they should see it as a positive benefit for their staff, according to Working Families chief executive Sarah...

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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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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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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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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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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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'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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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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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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'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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Dissatisfaction over pay widespread

Employees who perceive that industry peers and co-workers are paid more could begin to think the grass is greener at another company.

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