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HR execs expect both redundancies and recruitment over next quarter

Half of HR execs that took part in recent research expect their organisations to make redundancies over the next three months, while the same figure expect to recruit people into new jobs.

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Cuts to study abroad programmes could harm UK economy by reducing language skills

A reduction in government funding that enables UK students to study abroad could damage the economy by reducing language skills, according to a recruitment specialist.

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Localism Bill will cause uncertainty around job cuts at councils

The Localism Bill was unveiled by communities and local government secretary, Eric Pickles, yesterday.

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One in four UK workers would not claim for serious work injury

A quarter of UK workers would not make a negligence claim if they experienced a serious injury at work as the result of faulty or unsuitable equipment, a survey has suggested.

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HR teams drive Asian growth through recession, says CIPD

Research by the Chartered Institute of Professional Development has suggested that a "new breed of insight-led HR teams" has helped maintain growth in Asian countries during the recession.

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MDs at small businesses are friendlier the further north you go

A survey has suggested that the further north you travel, the more likely MDs are to have friendly relationships with their staff.

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Major Players takes top prize at Marketing and Advertising Recruitment Awards

Major Players won with the Agency of the Year Award at the inaugural Marketing and Advertising Recruitment Awards last week.

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Deloitte expands graduate and school leaver recruitment programme

Professional services organisation Deloitte has announced plans to increase its recruitment of young people next year.

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Generation Y 'doesn't exist' according to French researcher

A study of French workers has suggested that there is no difference in attitudes between generations in the workplace.

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Finance Bill increases flexibility over use of pensions savings

Rules over the use of pensions savings will be relaxed under newly drafted legislation.

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Gender pay gap closes, according to Office of National Statistics

The Office of National Statistics has revealed that the gender pay gap has decreased to 10.2% during 2010.

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The Apprentice: Baggs the Brand blags it

It's true. Your eyes are not deceiving you. Baggs survives the boardroom...again. He led Apollo to failure, yet still convinced Sugar he would make him millions. His impassioned plea was met with...

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