Hywel Roberts

Three-quarters of IT professionals bullied at work

Three-quarters (75%) of IT professionals face bullying in the workplace, according to research by IDG Connect.

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Young people have 'appetite' for STEM skills, says TCS HRD

Young people are interested in learning STEM subjects but don't always have the opportunities to, according to Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) UK & Ireland HR director Nupur Singh Mallick.

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SMEs in record-breaking hiring growth, says CBI report

Small businesses are increasing recruitment at the fastest rate since 1998, according to the CBI SME Trends Survey.

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Increased competition drives innovation in manufacturing

More than one-quarter (26%) of manufacturing companies cite concerns about falling behind competitors as a main driver for innovation in 2014, up from 19% in 2013, according to the EEF/Natwest...

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Business school launches survey into HR artistry

Cotrugli Business School, in partnership with HR magazine, has launched a global survey exploring the role of artistry in HR.

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Whistleblowers need more protection, says Parliamentary Commission

Whistleblowing staff are being failed by their employers and are often treated "shockingly", according to a statement released by the Commons Public Accounts Committee.

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Money is there for firefighters' pension, says FBU assistant general secretary

The Government would not have to put in additional money to afford to pay firemens' pensions from 55-years-old, according to Fire Brigades Union (FBU) assistant general secretary Andy Dark.

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Gatwick luggage crisis blamed on zero-hours contracts

The baggage handling crisis at Gatwick demonstrates the dangers of relying on zero-hours contracts, according to shadow transport secretary Mary Creagh.

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PM's comments on overseas recruitment 'unhelpful', says REC's Kevin Green

Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) chief executive Kevin Green has criticised David Cameron over comments he made about recruiters advertising exclusively overseas for certain roles.

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Advertised HR vacancies up 5% in 2014

The number of HR jobs advertised online has jumped by 5% in 2014, according to figures released by specialist recruiters Robert Walters.

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Julie Coates joins Lockton as people director

Global insurance broker Lockton has announced the appointment of Julie Coates as its people director.

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Registrations open for HR in the Boardroom

HR in the Boardroom is a high level, innovative and exclusive development opportunity, led by peer-to-peer knowledge sharing groups, specifically designed for HR directors from large/complex...

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