Tom Newcombe

Dismissal claims rise ahead of employment law change

Unfair dismissal claims have risen by almost 50% as employees look to "rush" through claims before new restrictions come into place, which will make it easier for employers to fire underperforming...

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Acas launches new guidance for small firms

Small firms who are thinking about taking on their first member of staff or have had a bad experience managing staff for the first time can now access guidance, launched today by Acas.

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BBC takes more innovative approach to attract and retain 'tech' talent to combat ‘Google effect’

The BBC is finding it increasingly difficult to keep its technology talent pipeline going as “non-traditional” threats are continually entering broadcasting and “sucking up” all the best young...

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Jobs market in the City beginning to pick up

A decline in job opportunities in the City has slowed in recent months, with vacancies increasing at the start of 2013, according to figures published today by recruitment consultancy Morgan McKinley.

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Healthcare support workers want regulation and are prepared to pay for it, BJHCA survey finds

Healthcare support workers overwhelmingly back the recommendations about their role made in the Francis report into Mid-Staffordshire, according to a survey published today by the British Journal of...

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51 organisations certified as 'Democratic Workplaces'

Today 51 global organisations have been certified as 'Democratic Workplaces' by WorldBlu, an organisation specialising in analysing democratic cultures.

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UK lags behind in global race to recruit innovative workers

The UK is falling behind many other countries in the global race to recruit the most innovative workers from abroad, research from the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) has found.

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UK hourly labour costs below EU average, Eurostat figures reveal

The UK's hourly labour costs are almost two euros below the EU average, figures released from the EU's statistics agency Eurostat reveal.

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Avoid charismatic leaders in favour of "intelligent conservatism", says Warwick Business School

Conservatism, not charisma, is the vital ingredient for a successful business leader, claims a study published today.

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'Reckless' EU pensions rules could cost UK businesses £450 billion

European pension proposals that will force employers to make bigger contributions could increase UK pension fund deficits to at least £450 billion, the National Association of Pension Funds has...

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Lawyer warns firms about social media vetting as youth crime commissioner quits over Twitter comments

An employment lawyer has cautioned organisations about vetting social media in light of the resignation of the UK's first youth police and crime commissioner after she posted a number of offensive...

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BBC Worldwide placing people high on the agenda

HR has the opportunity to be at the forefront of BBC Worldwide as it undergoes major organisational change, the company’s new people director has told HR magazine.

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