June Barber

Older jobseekers complain of ill-mannered lack of response to applications

One in six jobseekers aged 50-plus feel that they are treated like second-class citizens when they apply for jobs

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New staff reward gift card gives access to a multitude of high-street stores

A new multi-store gift card fromThe Gift Voucher Shop (GVS) makes its appearance in the incentive and motivation market.

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British companies scoop awards for age-friendly employment policies

Three UK companies were among the 10 winners at the 2009 AARP International Innovative Employer Awards for age-friendly employment practices, presented in London yesterday (Monday).

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Women are working longer than men but not necessarily harder

Female workers are on average less productive than their male colleagues, according to new research

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Birmingham City Council Awards recognise staff who have gone that extra mile

Birmingham City Council will hold an awards ceremony to recognise the achievements of its employees in November

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It could be 'a slow grind back' towards pre-recession unemployment levels, says CIPD

Unless the economy recovers far more strongly than is expected, says the CIPD, there will be only a gradual increase in net job creation and high unemployment will continue for years to come.

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How men and women's perception of the gender gap differs

Both men and women believe there is a gender gap in terms of pay and career progression but there is a big disparity between their perception of the gap.

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University introduces online training on equality and diversity for staff

The University of Abertay in Dundee is implementing a number of e-learning courses to increase staff awareness of equality and diversity issues.

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Co-operative Group launches new student work placement programme

The Co-operative Group has joined forces with the National Council for Work Experience (NCWE) to develop a new student work placement programme.

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Use of Employee Assistance Programmes for staff support is on the increase

Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) are being used to support stressed staff during the recession, according to new figures from health and wellbeing provider FirstAssist Services.

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Older workers are more flexible than their younger colleagues

UK employers are missing a trick by not making the most of the talents of their older workers, new research suggests.

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Unite to fight for former Visteon workers' pensions rights

Union Unite is to take legal action to get pensions justice for the former Visteon workers who lost their jobs when the car parts firm went into administration earlier this year.

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