Hywel Roberts

A consistent HR approach the key to shared service model

Having a consistent approach to the HR function, often across different continents, is crucial to making a shared services model work effectively.

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Education system failing to prepare children for employment

The national school curriculum is not teaching children vocational skills they need for employment, according to a panel of HR, business and education leaders.

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Early conciliation could cause rise in 'vexatious claims', says employment lawyer

The Acas early conciliation process could lead to a rise in "vexatious and frivolous claims" against employers, according to a leading employment legal advisor.

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Trusting staff with data ‘lifts productivity’

Employers who give staff greater autonomy with company data are more productive, according to research carried out by Nesta.

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'Social intrapreneurs' inspire culture of positive risk taking

Innovative employees who bring an entrepreneurial spirit to corporate frameworks are driving positive changes in businesses, according to an expert panel.

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Ignorance over careers in science contributing to skills shortage

Confusion over the careers open to science graduates is contributing to the UK’s skills shortage in STEM industries, according to a panel of STEM leaders and academics.

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Most employers failing to prepare for shared parental leave

Research released this week shows 76% of employers have taken no practical steps to prepare for the introduction of shared parental leave in six months time.

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Leading accountancy firms launch social mobility drive

The UK's largest accountancy firms, including KPMG, Deloitte, PwC and Grant Thornton, are collaborating on a project to help children from underprivileged backgrounds into the profession.

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Lack of networking culture a 'missed opportunity'

Only half of business professionals in the UK see networking as a professional skill, research released today suggests.

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Business must do more to lead sustainability, says BITC panel

The business community has a leading role to play in securing a more sustainable future, according to a panel of industry leaders.

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Thousands of SMEs 'underestimating' impact of auto-enrolment

The first wave of SMEs reach the staging date for auto-enrolment today, with pensions experts warning some may be underprepared for the undertaking.

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Business leaders launch mental health campaign

Half a working day per UK worker is lost each year to mental illness, a new report released today reveals.

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