Sian Harrington

HR improvement could keep bobbies on the beat, survey finds

All the news has been about cuts in the number of bobbies on the beat but improving HR processes and sharing services give the greatest opportunity for savings, police forces believe.

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The first UK conviction for corporate manslaughter underlines health and safety’s importance

We have all heard the stories, such as the cancellation of a cheese-rolling festival; children having to wear goggles to play conkers; the halting of a public pancake race that has been going since...

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European gender ruling on insurance a 'step too far'

Today’s European court ruling preventing health insurance and life assurance providers from offering different rates for men and women is a step too far, experts in the industry have warned.

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HR bonuses doubled in 2010

HR professionals were paid a total of 1.5 billion in bonuses in 2010, more than double the amount of the previous year.

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Unpaid internships break the law but only 12% of managers know it

Just 12% of managers understand that companies may be breaking the law if they offer unpaid placements.

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Demand for migrant workers rises

Demand for migrant workers has increased despite rising levels of unemployment, with more than a fifth of employers planning to recruit migrant workers in the first quarter of 2011.

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HR reaction to Lord Davies report into women on the board

Lord Davies unveiled his Independent Review into Women on Boards this morning. Here is what the HR sector thinks...

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Davies report on women in boardroom calls for radical change in mindset of business community

Companies should set targets for 2013 and 2015 to ensure that more women can get into top jobs Lord Davies recommended today as he unveiled his much-anticipated report into women in the boardroom.

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Companies must change their attitude to risk in order to avert another financial crisis

Increasing regulation to avoid a repeat of the financial crisis will be completely ineffective if it is not accompanied by a wholesale change in companies' own attitude to risk, according to leading...

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Amnesty denies accusation that it plans to derecognise the union

Amnesty International has hit back at claims from Unite that it is threatening to derecognise the union.

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The trend is upwards again for sickness absence

Sickness absence is on the rise following a drop during the recession, figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show.

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Employers want HR professionals with strong business acumen

HR generalists are increasingly in demand but organisations are struggling to find professionals who can genuinely demonstrate commercial awareness.

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