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Shared parental leave legislation may breed resentment

A lack of clarity in the proposed shared parental leave laws could lead to disputes between employers and their staff, an employment lawyer has warned.

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Bring disability benefits assessment back in-house, says MP

A parliamentary committee report today has stated the length of time it takes to assess disability benefits claims 'unacceptable'.

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Motivation initiatives worthless without employee engagement

A report released today attempts to separate motivation from employee engagement, and finds any attempts to increase motivation are destined to fail without engagement.

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Contractors' tax rules a 'disincentive' to invest in training

The Professional Representation Network (PRN), which provides services to contractors, is calling for chancellor George Osborne to reform tax rules for contractor training in the upcoming budget.

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Morrisons data theft has 'broad' implications for staff

A human resources lecturer has said the data breach at Morrisons could lead to staff having an adverse credit rating and even being refused mortgages.

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Non-executive director remuneration fees rise significantly

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Non-executive directors (NEDs) sitting on renumeration committees, responsible for setting executive pay, have seen the fees they receive increase by an average of 8.8% over the last 12 months.

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CIPD calls for controls on exclusivity in zero-hours contracts

The CIPD has made a number of recommendations to the Government on zero-hours contracts. They include a ban on exclusivity clauses, unless there is a compelling business reason, and a legal right to...

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NHS will be tested by 1% pay rise, says Dean Royles

NHS chief executive Dean Royles says that a 1% public sector pay rise will affect staffing levels at the organisation.

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Concern at fall in tribunal cases

Legal firms and unions are worried by the dramatic fall in the number of tribunal cases announced by the Ministry of Justice yesterday.

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Self-employment restrictions could cause 'significant' damage, says REC

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has warned that changes to self-employment laws could spell trouble for many small employers who rely on contractors.

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Male and female managers discriminate against female STEM candidates

Hiring managers of both sexes are more likely to pick male candidates over better qualified female counterparts for STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) roles, a study shows.

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'World moving from economic capitalism to people capitalism,' says Valuing Your Talent lead

Stakeholders of the future will not judge companies solely by their profits but by the value of their people, according to a leading economist.

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