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PCTs losing key employees as workforce anticipates "inevitable" closures

Primary Care Trusts are facing an exodus of key employees ahead of their closure under the Government's health plans, according to the British Medical Association, and services are being affected as a...

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Attracting and retaining talent key concern for companies as a third expect redundancies

Around half of European businesses believe attracting and retaining talent is the key obstacle to achieving growth, according to global research by professional services provider Towers Watson.

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HR not winning engagement argument, MacLeod warns HR seminar

HR directors must not be complacent that the case for engagement has been won effectively in government and business, warned report author David MacLeod today.

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Environment Agency denies union's job loss claims

The Environment Agency has denied claims made by trade union GMB over 3,000 job losses.

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Whistleblowing: the employment rights behind the WikiLeaks story

With WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in court again in the UK this week fighting extradition to Sweden, and as his alleged source, Bradley Manning, soldier and whistleblower, faces criminal charges...

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KPMG to pay school leavers' university fees

Professional services company KPMG has initiated a school leavers' programme that will eventually pay the university fees of up to 400 participants annually, broadening the range of entrants to the...

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Industry welcomes compulsory enrolment as Pensions Bill is introduced

Passing the Pensions Bill 2010 will "decrease the burden for business, while encouraging more people to save", said the National Association of Pension Funds.

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En suite sauna in boss's realm? "Luxurious" workplaces exercise workers

Almost a third of employees believe their boss has an extravagant office, according to a survey released this week.

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Three months until default retirement age is abolished

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has confirmed that the default retirement age will end this year.

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Talent management companies SHL and PreVisor merge

SHL and PreVisor have announced their merger this week, creating a talent management operation that spans 150 countries.

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Barclays boss Diamond defends City culture and asks for "blame game" to stop

Barclays Group's new chief executive Bob Diamond (pictured) yesterday defended the remuneration culture of the UK financial sector, telling the Treasury committee that "competitive pay for performance...

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CIPD changes membership criteria

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development has changed its membership criteria to enable HR professionals with experience but no qualifications to join the organisation.

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