Tom Newcombe

British workers among worst paid in Europe

Pay for entry-level workers in the UK is among the worst in Western Europe, a study by Towers Watsons's data services practice has found.

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Royal Mail workers to receive 9% pay increase in 'landmark' deal

Royal Mail workers will receive a three-year pay rise worth about 9% and legally-binding employment protections in a "landmark" agreement between the company and the Communication Workers Union (CWU).

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Energy firms to increase hiring as complaints calls rise

Rising energy costs could result in thousands of new job opportunities as energy companies look to take on extra staff to deal with a surge in customer calls about switching suppliers or complaints, a...

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SMEs must plan ahead to avoid 'costly' auto-enrolment, CIPD urges

The CIPD has urged SMEs to plan ahead for auto-enrolment to avoid unnecessary costs and guarantee access to the best advice and pension schemes.

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MPs criticise 'incomprehensible' pay rise

MPs have criticised and rejected plans to increase the amount they are paid by 11%, with one minister describing the potential rise as "utterly incomprehensible".

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Former M&S boss defends 'hard working' immigrants

Former M&S CEO Stuart Rose (pictured) has defended immigrants who come to the UK and are prepared to work longer hours for lower pay, than British people.

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MPs criticise 'incomprehensible' pay rise

MPs have criticised and rejected plans to increase the amount they are paid by 11%, with one minister describing the potential rise as "utterly incomprehensible".

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CIPD publishes social media guidance for pre-employment checks

Guidance for employers on what constitutes good practice when conducting pre-employment checks on job applicants has been published today by the CIPD.

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IIRC launches integrated reporting framework

The International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) has published the integrated reporting framework, providing HR with an opportunity to lead on what is widely regarded as the next evolution of...

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Disengaged employees and poor health cost UK economy £6 billion

Disengaged and unwell employees cost the UK economy £6 billion in 2012, according to a major new report out today.

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Autumn Statement: Missed opportunity to tackle youth unemployment

Chancellor George Osborne missed an opportunity in yesterday's Autumn Statement to tackle the UK's youth unemployment crisis, the Work Foundation has said.

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Acas launches consultation on discipline and grievance code

Acas, the employment relations service, has today launched a consultation on a revision to the discipline and grievance code of practice.

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