Tom Newcombe

Pensions deficit widens at FTSE100 firms, LCP report finds

The pension deficit at FTSE100 companies has increased, according to a report published today by pensions specialists LCP.

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Neil Morrison appointed Penguin Random House UK and International group HR director

Neil Morrison (pictured) has been appointed group HR director, UK and International, for publishing firm Penguin Random House, formed by a recent merger.

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Decline in retail job vacancies as competition increases

The number of jobs available in the UK retail sector has dropped by 14% in the past year, according to the latest Retail Employment Insight report from job site RetailChoice.com.

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Workers £6,600 worse off under coalition, Labour claims

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The average worker will have lost £6,600 in real terms under the coalition by 2015, according to Labour.

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Battersea Dogs and Cats Home appoints HR director

Bryony Glenn has been appointed as HR director at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.

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Employers concerned about childcare voucher scheme overhaul

Less than a third of employers think the Government's overhaul of the childcare voucher scheme for working parents is a positive step, according to research by the Childcare Vouchers Providers...

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Ban on zero-hours contracts would be 'ridiculous', says REC chief exec

Calling for the use of zero-hours contracts to be banned has been labelled as 'ridiculous', by Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) chief executive Kevin Green.

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Boris Bike workers to strike over claims of harassment and bullying

Workers at the Barclays Cycle Hire scheme will go on strike for 48 hours later this month over a dispute over harassment and bullying, pay, travel arrangements and shift pattern changes.

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ONS admits underestimating number of workers on zero-hours contracts

The number of workers on controversial zero-hours contracts has been underestimated in official figures, the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has admitted.

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CWU agrees Royal Mail strike ballot

Postal worker leaders have decided to hold a national strike ballot over issues linked to controversial Government plans to privatise the Royal Mail.

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Conservative party chairman: We must make it easier for bosses to sack workers

The Conservative party chairman Grant Shapps has said employers have to make up "disingenuous" reasons to sack workers because UK employment laws are too restrictive and in favour of the employee.

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Traditional university route not the only way to land top job, says CBI

School leavers should be told the traditional three-year university route is not the only way to a good career and they should explore more vocational options, a CBI report has said.

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