Siân Harrington

Home secretary Theresa May unveils level of Government's immigration cap

Home secretary Theresa May has unveiled the level of the Government's controversial proposed immigration cap from non-European workers countries.

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Staff morale at HMV good in the crucial run up to Christmas, says group HR director

HMV group HR director Steve West has hit back at press reports that morale is bad in the business following the announcement last week that the high street entertainment giant was to close a store on...

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UK manufacturing can fill public sector growth gap but skills shortages remain major barrier to growth

British manufacturing is poised to fill the growth gap as the public sector plays a smaller role in the economy, according to a survey of 300 companies released today.

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Leading HR directors and thinkers talk about their vision for the future

HR Vision, our series of web debates, in magazine features and extra resources, launches next month.

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There was little in the spending review to show where growth is to come

There's an irony in the fact the abbreviation for the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) is the same as the accepted shorthand for Corporate Social Responsibility.

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HRDs keen to gain a seat on the board were given stern advice by Colin Coulson-Thomas at the HR Leaders' Club

Don't assume that directors and boards are competent, effective or that they are going to add value to the business. This was the stark message from Colin Coulson-Thomas to members of the HR Leaders...

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Interview with Wayne Gwilym HR director at Rockwool

A decade ago workers at insulation firm Rockwool were negative and demotivated. Now with managers, employees and HR all working together, HRD Wayne Gwilym says the culture is totally transformed.

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Exclusive: Employers urged to break the talent myth and invest more in line managers

Companies need to break the 'talent myth' and put most of the money they spend on high-flyer development into line manager training and recognition, Chris Bones said at a Valedictory Lecture to mark...

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Sainsbury's new customer service and colleague director talks about the advantages of her hybrid role

Sainsbury's new customer service and colleague director Gwyn Burr believes the business is already reaping the benefits of bringing HR and marketing closer together.

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Jobs slashed at Everything Everywhere

Everything Everywhere, the venture created through the merger of Orange and T-Mobile's UK businesses, is cutting 1,200 jobs.

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Aegon closes third party pension and employee benefits software businesses

Aegon, one of the world's largest life insurance and pension firms, is to close its third party pension administration and its employee benefits software businesses.

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National Online Recruitment Awards shortlist unveiled

Eight online job sites are battling to be named Recruitment Website of the Decade as the National Online Recruitment Awards, for which HR magazine is media partner, celebrates its tenth anniversary.

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