Hywel Roberts

Rules for long-term unemployed come into effect

The Help to Work scheme, a Government initiative to get those unemployed for two years or more into work, comes into effect today.

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Mixed reaction to Miliband's zero-hours contracts plans

Professional bodies representing businesses and employees have given a mixed response to Ed Miliband's plans to crack down on zero-hours contracts.

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Failure to tackle depression will harm UK business, says KPMG director

Companies face worsening productivity if they don't tackle the workplace taboo around depression, according to KPMG director Nick Baber.

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Post Office workers secure long-term pay increase

The Post Office and the Communication Workers Union (CWU) have agreed a pay deal, following negotiations lasting over 12 months.

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A third of people considering new jobs in 2014

Salary dissatisfaction and the lure of better conditions elsewhere means a high number of employees are looking to move jobs this year, according to a survey by recruitment firm Robert Half.

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Miliband vows to tackle zero-hours contract 'epidemic'

Opposition leader Ed Miliband will outline proposals to give zero-hours contract workers more rights in a speech later today.

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RBS 200% bonus plans blocked by Government

The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is being forced to shelve plans to pay top executives bonuses of up to 200%, after UK Financial Investments (UKFI) blocked the move.

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'Astounding' growth of micro-businesses drives UK recruitment

Micro-businesses, those that employ up to ten people, are leading a new wave of recruitment in the private sector, according to research by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).

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Education failing young people on digital skills

The education system is failing to provide young people with the digital skills they need to succeed in the world of work, according to 18 to 30-year-olds.

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HR has crucial role to play in building trust, says CIPD

HR has a crucial part to play in establishing trust in business leaders, with personable and honest being the traits people most relate to in their managers.

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HR Excellence Awards 2014: The shortlist

HR magazine is delighted to unveil the shortlist for the 19th annual HR Excellence Awards 2014. Congratulations to all the finalists.

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Small businesses hiring staff to implement auto-enrolment

More than 60% of SMEs are brining in extra HR resources to cope with the rigours of staging auto-enrolment, a study of 200 companies by AutoenrolSME has found.

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