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Half of HR professionals see engagement as top priority

More than half (56%) of HR professionals see engagement as the most important issue for their department, according to research by talent consultancy CEB.

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Employees in small enterprises less likely to face discrimination

Staff at businesses with fewer than 50 people are up to 10 times less likely to face discrimination than those working in larger companies, according to research by employment solicitors Doyle...

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Starting salaries continue to rise, says REC/KPMG report

Starting salaries for people entering both temporary and permanent employment have risen for the seventh consecutive month, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG.

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Cable: Gender quotas useful ‘nuclear deterrent’

The Government is not in favour of quotas for women on boards, but they are important as a “backstop” for companies that continually fail to hit targets, according to secretary for business,...

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Global skills shortage hits seven-year high

More than one-third (36%) of employers worldwide are struggling to find candidates with suitable skills to fill their vacancies, according to research by ManpowerGroup.

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Conservatives call for tighter rules on public sector strikes

Conservative cabinet office minister Francis Maude has outlined plans to tighten rules around public sector strike ballots.

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CIPD urges employment focus ahead of general election

Politicians across all parties should focus on employment and workplace issues ahead of the 2015 general election, according to a report by the CIPD.

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Travelodge appoints Julia Rosamond as HR director

Julia Rosamond is leaving her role as HR director of Nando's to join Travelodge.

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Dean Royles to leave NHS Employers

NHS Employers chief executive Dean Royles is to leave his current post to take up a role as director of HR and organisational development at Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust.

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Employers concerned about 'resilience' of school leavers

More than half (61%) of employers have concerns about how prepared school leavers are to start work, according to a report by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and Pearson.

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Remote working can help introverts into the boardroom

The growing trend of employees working from home may lead to an increase in the number of introverts in top level roles, according to London Business School (LBS) director of learning solutions Adam...

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HR experts discuss recruiting Generation Y

Generation Y have different career expectations to their parents and grandparents. A panel of HR experts discusses the challenges this generation brings to the workplace and the evolving...

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