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Almost half of construction workers looking to move jobs in 2014

Research by CareerStructure.com suggests that 47% or workers in the construction, engineering and built environment industries hope to find jobs in other companies this year.

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Apprenticeships dominated by older workers and existing employees

Most apprenticeships offered by UK employers are given to existing members of staff, making it harder for young people to get on the schemes, an expert said yesterday.

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KFC has an obligation to get young people into management positions, says VP HR

Award-winning employer KFC is stepping up its efforts to attract young talent and develop entry-level employees into future managers, VP HR James Watts has told HR magazine.

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Employment growth in manufacturing down to sector having ‘permission to be cool again’, says BAE MD

The UK manufacturing industry enjoyed its highest employment growth since May 2011 in February, according to a Chartered Institute of Purchase & Supply (CIPS) report released yesterday.

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Companies reaching out to parents of school leavers

Employers are increasingly looking to influence parents of 16 to 18-years-old school leavers, research has found.

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Using technology to attract staff presents ageism risk, warns recruitment expert

Cutting-edge technology is increasingly being used to attract the best talent to companies and improve candidate experiences. However, this may lead to a disconnect with older potential employees who...

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UK low among OECD countries for gender equality in pay

The proportion of women in the UK labour market has increased slightly, but its female economic empowerment rating among OECD countries is being damaged by slow progress in closing the gender wage...

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More SMEs planning pay rises, says PwC study

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PwC have released figures that show a 'patchy' recovery picture for small private businesses, with the economic recovery taking hold at different rates across the country.

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Recruitment should be a ‘learning and development exercise, not a transaction'

Companies and candidates should both be able to learn from the recruitment process, an industry expert has said.

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Clegg's plans for vocational support widely backed

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) says the Government is right to offer support to 16-year-olds to obtain vocational qualification instead of entering further education.

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Pensions minister singles out 'auto-escalation' as next step for employers

Pensions minister Steve Webb yesterday told a group of HR and payroll professionals that “auto-escalation”, automatic increases in pension contributions in line with pay rises, could be next big step...

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MSDs account for 31m sick days each year

Physical complaints, such as back and neck pain, were the biggest contributor to sickness absence in 2013, Office for National Statistics figures show.

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