Hywel Roberts

Only half of leadership moves come with pay rises

Little more than half (54%) of job moves undertaken by senior leaders result in an employee earning a higher salary, according to research by talent management consultancy DDI.

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'Record breaking year' in automotive industry, says Mercedes-Benz HRD

Employment in the automotive industry has reached almost three-quarters of a million people in 2014, with Mercedes-Benz HR director Catherine Taylor telling HR magazine the company has seen a "record...

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Gen Y had biggest fall in earnings during recession

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Employees under 30-years-old saw their average earnings fall by 12% between 2009 and 2013, making them the group who suffered the biggest decrease during this time.

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Only one in five employers plan pension changes

Just 20% of employers intend to change their workplace pensions programmes, despite widespread changes announced by the Government in 2014.

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Eight in 10 candidates recount poor recruitment experience

Candidates who have a bad experience during the hiring process go on to tell others, such as friends and family. In the long term this can have a negative impact on employer brand.

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Iceland's Malcolm Walker and Peter Walls 'most people focused CEOs' at HR Excellence Awards

Iceland CEO and founder Malcolm Walker was named the UK's most people-focused CEO in the private sector at the HR Excellence Awards in London. Peter Walls, CEO of Gentoo Group, claimed the most...

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Dorchester Collection claims HR Excellence Gold Award

Global hotel chain the Dorchester Collection walked away with four awards at the HR Excellence Awards last night, including the prestigious Gold Award.

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Development is key to staff retention, according to research

Research from BlessingWhite shows employees favour personal development over career progression. They are more likely to stay loyal to a company if given opportunities to develop.

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Social media still not widely used for work, says CIPD

A CIPD report into social media at work reveals social media is still not widely used for work, despite employees reporting the benefits it brings.

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Cable launches executive recruitment code of conduct to increase female appointments

Business secretary Vince Cable unveiled the details of a new code for executive recruiters today, with the aim of increasing female appointments to FTSE 350 boards.

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Half of HR managers plan to recruit in 2014

Nearly half (48%) of HR hiring managers are looking to add to their team by the end of 2014, according to research by professional recruitment consultancy Robert Walters.

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Nestlé first large manufacturer to receive living wage accreditation

Food and drink maker Nestlé has become the first large manufacturer to commit to paying its staff the living wage. Today the company received accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation.

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