Tom Newcombe

Young GPs and junior doctors face rising levels of work-related stress, BMA report finds

Trying to achieve a good 'work-life balance' is the biggest source of workplace stress for young GPs and junior doctors, a report from the British Medical Association (BMA) has revealed.

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TUC outlines plans for living wage campaign

A jobs guarantee for young people and spreading the living wage across the public and private sector are two of the TUC's key campaign priorities in the run up to the general election.

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The 'war on talent' is still a danger to staff retention levels, says Kelly Services HR director

UK employers are still facing dangers in retaining staff because the 'war on talent' is "still very much alive", according to HR director at recruitment firm Kelly Services, Katie Ivie.

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Employers yet to stage could face a "data headache" around auto-enrolment, says CEO Now Pensions

Smaller companies yet to stage for auto-enrolment are facing "big problems" if their HR departments haven't properly prepared and have inaccurate data, CEO at Now Pensions Morten Nilsson has said.

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NHS development programme aims to change culture with an "across-the-board" approach to leadership

The most comprehensive leadership development portfolio the NHS has ever had launches today in a bid to change the culture at the organisation.

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Eurozone youth unemployment hits 3.6 million

Almost a quarter of 16 to 25 years olds in the eurozone are unemployed, according to official figures published by statistics agency Eurostat.

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Employment lawyer warns Labour "it may struggle" to enforce the proposed ban on zero hours contracts

A leading employment lawyer has warned Labour that given the popularity of casual working arrangements in certain sectors, introducing a ban on zero hours contracts may be difficult to implement.

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Financial services sector facing recruitment challenges

The financial services sector is facing challenges in retaining and recruiting top talent, a survey from Robert Half has found.

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Government announces measures to boost direct employee ownership

Government has announced changes to 'over-burdensome' share buy back rules aimed at boosting direct employee ownership and cutting red tape.

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Increasing flexible working and offering shared parental leave will lead to a more motivated workforce, says minister

More employers in the UK need to offer flexible working and promote shared parental leave if we want "total equality" across the UK workforce, according to employment relations minister, Jo Swinson.

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Unite challenges Axa over plans to cut final salary pension scheme

Financial services firm Axa has announced plans to close its defined benefit pension scheme and transfer 2,300 staff to defined contribution.

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Less than half of HR professionals have employee engagement strategy

Although the majority of HR professionals state employee engagement is a high priority, almost half don't have a strategy for one in place, according to research published by HR software and solutions...

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