Tom Newcombe

Is the rise in employment figures only temporary?

Further to yesterday’s news that employment has risen for a third quarter this year, confidence is also on the rise, according to professional services firm, KPMG.

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Left with more than a headache from the Friday feeling...

Almost 80% of 18-24-year-olds think it is acceptable to get drunk in front of workmates, despite over half admitting they have done something they regret as a result of drinking too much after work,...

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Arts body claims innovative culture could drive economy out of recession

Innovation by UK businesses has fallen sharply since the financial crisis of 2008. The most recent data suggests it declined by as much as £24 billion last year, according to a report by the National...

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UK Amnesty International management cost-cutting likely to cause job losses, employees claim

Employees at human rights charity Amnesty International UK are planning to take strike action tomorrow to protest against the refusal of senior management to enter into "meaningful negotiations" over...

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Fewer than half of employees are aware of auto-enrolment, says Scottish Widows

Only 39% of full and part-time employees are aware of auto-enrolment, according to a report published today by insurer Scottish Widows. Awareness levels are even lower among employees who don’t have a...

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LGBT message lost in translation, says survey

Almost three in five lesbian, gay, bi and transgender (LGBT) women in finance worldwide have been made uncomfortable by jokes or statements in the past two years, according to research into LGBT...

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Am I bothered? Unhappy workers biding their time, survey finds

Senior global managers may only be biding their time in their existing firms until better opportunities come along, a study published today by global consulting firm BlessingWhite has found.

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HR failing to future-proof employee skills, Lumesse global survey reveals

More than a third of HR leaders believe their workforce is ill-prepared for the skills the work environment demands. One in three employees feel insecure in their job, research published this morning...

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Post-reshuffle: employment minister to focus on youth unemployment

Incoming department for work and pensions (DWP) employment minister Mark Hoban is to give improved support to young people looking for work.

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EU proposals on quotas for women slammed by the UK

The UK Government has reacted strongly to a proposal by the EU commission to have more women in the boardroom.

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