Tom Newcombe

Pay gap between male and female accountants remains but is narrowing

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The pay gap between male and female chartered accountants under 30 has narrowed in 2013, with females earning £48,500 compared to their male counterparts, whose average basic salary is £50,200.

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Aspiring nurses face "hands-on" training before they can start work

Aspiring nurses will have to work for up to a year as a healthcare assistant or support worker before they can apply to become a nurse, health minister Jeremy Hunt is set to announce today.

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Internships in London out of reach for most young people, TUC warns

Research published by the TUC suggests that almost four in five (78%) 18-34 year olds could not afford to live in London away from home as an unpaid intern.

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Record number of people working in the private sector, ONS figures reveal

There are more people working in the private sector than at any time since records began, after a 700,000 increase over the past year, according to the latest figures from the Office of National...

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NHS Employers determined to drive forward cultural change following Mid-Staffordshire inquiry

The NHS Employers organisation has published its response to the Department of Health on the report from Robert Francis on the failings in care at Mid-Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust.

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Thousands of jobs saved thanks to Blockbuster acquisition

More than 2,000 jobs have been saved as DVD and games rental chain Blockbuster has been acquired.

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Post Office staff in Easter strike

Thousands of staff at the Post Office will strike on Easter Saturday in a dispute over closures, jobs and pay.

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Employers warned that staff satisfaction is no longer enough to keep key talent

Keeping employees satisfied in their roles is no longer enough to prevent them from walking out the door, according to a survey from recruitment firm, Brook Street.

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Hospitality and tourism employers should focus on staff retention to improve productivity, says report

The hospitality and tourism industry should focus their attention on retaining staff and providing tailored training to reduce skill gaps and increase productivity, according to a report published...

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House of Lords deals a blow to Government's employee 'shares for rights' scheme

The House of Lords last night voted to reject the Government's controversial shares for rights scheme.

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EU to cap bankers' bonuses from 2015

Bankers in Europe will have one final bonus season before a cap on their bonuses is introduced, meaning they can't award themselves payouts worth more than their salary.

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Poor management means firms are 'pushing water uphill' when trying to improve wellbeing

By implementing a well thought-out health and wellbeing strategy, employers can benefit from lower staff turnover, reduced sickness absence and improved productivity and morale, according to a report...

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