Sian Harrington

Employers to pay Exchequer for losing tribunals under proposed shake-up of system

Organisations will be penalised for losing an employment tribunal case under proposals buried within a government consultation designed to shake-up the tribunal system.

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HMV's Master

Times are tough at the UK's biggest entertainment retailer, but its group HR director Steve West tells Sian Harrington he is confident HMV will whistle a happy tune.

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Too many organisations overcomplicate talent management, says chief people officer of McDonald's Europe

The chief people officer of McDonald's Europe has said that too many organisations overcomplicate talent management.

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Work experience scheme extended to eight weeks before benefits hit

Young unemployed people will be able to do work experience for up to eight weeks without losing benefits under a scheme being launched by government today.

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Liverpool loses in government cuts while Bristol will help lead private sector job creation

Liverpool, Sunderland, Birkenhead, Swansea and Newport are the most vulnerable to government spending cuts in 2011 while Milton Keynes, Reading, Aberdeen, Leeds and Bristol have the highest potential...

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Enter HR magazine's competition: engage your employees and help your local community

HR magazine is offering three organisations the chance to be part of a fun initiative through which their employees can be involved in mentoring young people in schools or colleges via a proven CSR/HR...

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Retail networking group rebrands to HR Retail Circle

The Central London Retail Personnel Group has relaunched as the HR Retail Circle as it seeks to attract new members.

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Join Location Location Location's Phil Spencer for dinner by entering the Phones for Homes photo competition

Homelessness charity Broadway has launched a photo competition to help promote its Phones for Homes campaign, for which HR is media partner.

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Government announces independent review into support for disabled people who want to work

The Minister for disabled people, Maria Miller, has today announced a review into disability employment support.

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Failed World Cup bid is a 'tragedy' for UK jobs market

The UK loses out on an employment bonanza as FIFA president Sepp Blatter announces Russia has won 2018 bid to host the World Cup.

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HR magazine partners with Homes for Phones Christmas campaign to help tackle homelessness

HR magazine has become media partner for Homes for Phones, an innovative campaign to raise money for a leading London homelessness charity, Broadway.

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