Tom Newcombe

Zero-hours contracts are creating 'insecurity' and 'exploitation' for many ordinary working people, says Unite

The Government is facing increased pressure to introduce a ban on "zero hours contracts" as trade union groups renew calls for them to be outlawed.

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Employers not doing enough to 'fuel growth', research finds

Employers are placing too much emphasis on cost reduction and not enough importance on initiatives to fuel growth, according to research from transformation consultancy Moorhouse.

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Charities using fundraising reserves to reduce pension deficits

Charities are using their fundraising reserves to finance growing pension deficits, according to a survey published by IFA, Carpenter Rees.

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Different approach to leadership needed in hospitality industry, says Hyatt Hotels chief HR officer

Chief HR officer at Hyatt Hotels, Robb Webb has called for a more "empathetic" approach to leadership in the hospitality industry.

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North Sea oil and gas industry facing 'recruitment crisis' as record numbers head for retirement

The North Sea oil and gas industry needs to recruit and train 125,000 workers in the next 10 years as nearly half of the sector is hitting retirement age.

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Graduate job applications improve as they increase their employability, research finds

Graduates are starting to realise the importance of improving their employability, according to research published by talent management firm, Alexander Mann Solutions (AMS).

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Employers failing to future-proof their leadership teams, Ashridge research finds

Almost half (48%) of managers say their organisation is not doing enough to develop the next generation of leaders, according to a report published by Ashridge Business School.

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Employers expect pay budgets to increase, finds CIPD

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More than half of employers (53%) expect their pay budgets to increase by the end of the year, according to a survey of senior reward and benefits professionals, published today by the CIPD.

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Stress and presenteeism "sapping UK productivity", says research

A rise in presenteeism is affecting productivity levels at work, as nearly two in three employees have attended work while feeling ill in 2013.

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NHS boss announces retirement

NHS chief executive Sir David Nicholson has announced he will retire next year.

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The EU business case

In, out, shake it all about? HR professionals and business leaders share their views on whether Britain should stay in Europe.

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CFOs must take a "hands on" approach to innovation

Chief financial officers (CFOs) have a vital and growing role to play in driving innovation, according to research published today by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the...

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