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Ex-offenders 'more loyal' than other employees, says CIPD survey

Former criminals are 'more loyal' than their law-abiding colleagues, according to employers surveyed by the Chartered Institute for Professional Development and professional services KPMG.

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Christmas: what HR has learned this year

Christmas is almost upon us. As ever, the season of jollity and generosity brings with it plenty of commercial opportunity, and throughout December every spare airwave will carry advertisements...

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British schools do not prepare "overeducated" young people for business, says Branson

British students are overeducated and UK schools do not prepare young people for the world of business, according to industrialist Richard Branson.

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White working class accent or appearance? Forget about working for a London law firm, says research

London law firms are passing over white working-class applicants because they will be bad for their image, according to new research.

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Snow creates chaos for health services as NHS staff members stay in hospitals overnight

Bad weather conditions have caused disruption to services in hospitals and care centres across the UK, with some NHS staff being forced to stay overnight in hospitals.

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British career decisions defined by quality of boss, suggests new report

Almost a third of British workers have switched jobs in search of a better boss according to recent research by bank First Direct.

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The top five reasons employees book emergency childcare

Well, it's that time of year again! Maybe it's just part of the national psyche, but we always seem mildly surprised by all the inconveniences and disruptions the British winter brings with it. It's...

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Woodley to continue as head of Unite's BA dispute campaign despite new general secretary's arrival

Unite's joint general secretary, Tony Woodley, will continue to run the union's British Airways campaign despite stepping down in the new year.

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One in 4 employees fake expense claims, says new report

A quarter of UK workers have lied on expense paperwork in order to increase the size of their claim, according to a new report.

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Employers urged to be cautious after Bskyb found to have unfairly dismissed pregnant women

UK organisations have been warned to be cautious over the way they handle pregnant employees after a tribunal ruled that Bskyb had a demonstrated a "mindset adverse to pregnancy and maternity leave"...

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In 'hired' spirits....Stella wins The Apprentice 2010

There can be only one ... and that one was strong minded Stella. The final battle (a boozy competition between Chris and Stella) was the toughest task yet. Candidates had only 3 days to invent, brand...

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High Court ruling on temporary migration limits won't affect permanent caps

Following the High Court's ruling that the coalition government's limitation on immigrants entering the UK was illegal, Immigration Minister Damian Green has warned that the introduction of permanent...

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