Joe Williams

Performance pay for teachers?

An influential think-tank is calling for the Government to introduce performance related pay for teachers.

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Unemployment figures 'steady' as report says little hope of cutting unemployment in poor areas

The Office for National Statistics today announced that employment figures for July to September remained at just over 70%.

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Rowling and Sugar top lists of inspirational self-employed

JK Rowling and Alan Sugar are the figures that most inspire freelancers to be their own boss, according to a recent poll.

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UK workers would sacrifice pay for bigger pension contribution from employer

Pensions top the list of benefits for which employees would sacrifice their hard-earned wages today in order to provide for a more financially-secure retirement.

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Age discrimination ruling reassures employers seeking to save costs

A law firm has told business leaders that they can take "comfort" from a recent ruling on age discrimination.

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First class travel cut for over half of business travellers

Almost half of business travellers have had first class travel privileges cut according to survey results published by CrossCountry Trains.

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One in five HR professionals look to leave job

One in five HR professionals are looking to change their job, according to survey data released today.

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Asda to create 7,500 jobs next year

The UK's second largest supermarket has announced the creation of 7,500 jobs next year.

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Legal firm warns BA over sacking strikers

A London legal firm has warned British Airways that it could face a legal challenge if it dismisses workers engaged in industrial action.

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HR magazine gets new owner

HR magazine and hrmagazine.co.uk have been acquired by fast-growing media company Mark Allen Group from Haymarket Business Media.

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Two out of every five public sector organisations undergoing redundancies

The Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD) this week forecast that over 40% of public sector organisations are undergoing redundancies as a result of government cuts.

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HR transformation takes 5-7 years, says forum

There is no 'quick fix' to HR transformation, according to a report launched this week.

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