Tom Newcombe

Widespread corruption in the construction industry, CIOB study finds

Almost half of construction professionals feel that corruption is commonplace within their industry, according to a survey by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

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TUC calls for end of minimum wage 'exploitation'

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The TUC has called on the Government to take urgent action after figures revealed three in 10 apprentices were paid less than the minimum wage in 2012.

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Pressured, overworked A&E staff putting patient safety at risk

A&E staff in the UK are facing "intolerable pressure" and more than half believe their job is unsustainable.

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Automatic bonuses now the norm for UK businesses

Research shows the culture of paying annual bonuses as a matter of course has become ingrained in UK plc.

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Auto-enrolment risks creating nation of 'pension zombies', says Hargreaves Lansdown

Paying into an employees' pension fund is a "thankless expense" if no attempt is made to help staff understand and appreciate the contributions made, according to research by financial services firm,...

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Traineeship scheme receives £20million funding boost

The Government has pledged an extra £20 million to its traineeship programme to help more young people into apprenticeships.

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Apprenticeships put at risk by reform proposals, say training providers

Government proposals on the funding reforms for apprenticeships will not deliver the improvements the scheme needs, according to the Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP).

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Financial Reporting Council launches consultation on fresh shake-up to boardroom pay rules

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published a consultation on whether to amend the rules governing boardroom pay, which could see executives banned from sitting on remuneration committees at...

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National Online Recruitment Awards shortlist announced

The shortlist for the annual National Online Recruitment Awards (NORA) 2013 has been revealed.

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GE HR director: HR must 'embed' L&D into business culture

HR has a "critical" role to play in ensuring CEOs and senior leaders understand the importance of Learning and Development (L&D), according to GE HR director Sameena Bashey.

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Employers must adapt to attract 'ethical' and 'discerning' graduates, says Nationwide HRD

Nationwide HR director Keith Astill has said he believes graduates are increasingly looking "beyond the pay cheque" and into the ethics and culture of businesses when applying for jobs after leaving...

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Firms have 'fear factor' when employing disabled graduates, says CEO

The number of disabled graduates securing jobs straight out of university is "not good enough", according to the CEO of disability consulting firm MyPlusConsulting.

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