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2,000 jobs on the line as racing seeks higher levy on bookmakers

Bookies could be forced to cut 2,000 jobs if the Government increases a levy on their profits that helps fund the horseracing industry, according to the Bookmakers' Committee.

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UK businesses must invest in customer service to reap rewards of 2012 Olympics

Businesses in the UK must invest in the customer service skills of their staff if they are to make the most of the opportunities generated by London hosting the Olympic and Paralympics games,...

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Employers must act now over changes to taxation of post-termination payments

From the 6 April, organisations will need to withhold income tax rates of up to 50% when making post-termination payments to employees.

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Heinz strike off but 60 HMV stores to close as British companies feel the effects of recession and snow

Music retailers HMV announced today that they will close 60 stores over the next year.

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Permanent HR hires to increase in 2011

There will be an increase in permanent HR recruitment this year, according to Badenoch and Clark.

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A fifth of young Londoners have gone into work drunk

A survey of 21-26 year olds has suggested that a fifth of young employees have attended work still under the influence of alcohol from the night before.

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Decrease in vacancies in December but improvement in average salary of new jobs

There was a 6% decrease in vacancies across the country in December according to Reed.

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Half of SMEs do not offer employee benefits

Almost half of businesses with a turnover of less than 1 million do not offer benefits to their employees, according to recent research.

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Bank bonus regulations take effect as confident City begins 2011

As the City returns to work after the New Year Bank Holiday, European regulations over bonuses for bank employees have taken effect.

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Decision time over pensions enrolment as regulations draw nearer

2011 is "decision time" for organisations over the automatic enrolment of employees into a pension scheme, according to Towers Watson.

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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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