Joe Williams

Developing support staff to build their confidence and influence

We all know the benefits of leadership training and development. Everyone loves an inspiring leader who has the skills to connect and communicate with their employees; motivating them to excel. But I...

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Employee surveys: everyone wants a positive review but are we asking leading questions to get one?

It is human nature to want to be perceived in a favourable light, whether by colleagues, customers, employees, and most certainly by bosses. It's therefore important to understand what our biases...

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Over 2 million public sector jobs to be filled over next five years

More than 2 million jobs in the public sector will be need to be filled by 2016, according to a new report.

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Sam Allardyce may have grounds for law suit after sacking by Blackburn for younger man, says law firm

Former Blackburn Rovers manager, Sam Allardyce, may have been unlawfully discriminated against when dismissed by the Lancashire club.

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Employment falls as public sector savings reduce staff numbers

The Office of National Statistics has issued data that show that employment fell 33,000 between August and October.

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Perception of managers among UK workers improves since 2009

Despite difficult economic circumstances, line managers were perceived more positively in 2010 than last year, according to HR consultancy ETS.

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SMEs think public sector contracts will go to bigger players

Although many small and medium enterprises are planning to bid for public services, few expect to be awarded contracts, according to recent research.

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Warning over fire risk caused by hair straighteners in office ahead of Christmas parties

The London Fire Brigade has issued a warning over the dangers of hair straighteners in the office ahead of Christmas parties.

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HR columnist Fairhurst promoted to continental chief for McDonald's

HR columnist David Fairhurst has been promoted to the position of chief people officer for the whole of Europe for fast-food giant McDonald's.

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Raising retirement age leads to career concerns in employees aged over 45

Proposals to raise the retirement age are fueling fears that employees over 45 will become more vulnerable to redundancy, research has suggested.

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NHS reforms will not deliver savings or improve services, warn interim managers

The coalition's proposal for a radical overhaul of the NHS will not improve services or save money, according to interim managers.

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Flexitime is a type of aerobics, according to 1 in 25 employees

A survey by a HR consultancy has suggested chronic misunderstanding of standard 'office speak', with 4% of respondents believing flexitime is a type of aerobics.

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