Tom Newcombe

Employers 'overlooking' valuable older workers, reveals skillsoft survey

Employers are failing to see the value and experience workers over 60 can offer, a survey published today by e-learning solution provider, Skillsoft has revealed.

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Blockbuster faces administration putting 4,000 jobs at risk

DVD and video rental chain Blockbuster became the third major high street casualty in a week as it went into administration, putting 4,190 jobs at risk.

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Deputy prime minister calls on employers to bid for share of £350 million growth fund

A fresh round of the Regional Growth Fund (RGF) opens today as deputy prime minister, Nick Clegg (pictured) called on employers across the country to bid for a share of the £350 million cash pot.

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Majority of public sector employees have reservations about performance-related pay, reveals CIPD

The CIPD's annual 'Employee attitudes to pay' survey reveals that just one in three public sector workers think their salary should reflect their individual performance, compared to more than half of...

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Accenture is the most 'gay-friendly' employer in the UK

Global management consultancy firm Accenture has been named the most 'gay-friendly' employer in Britain by lesbian, gay and bisexual charity, Stonewall's annual top 100 Workplace Equality Index 2013.

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"This is a victory for equality and religious freedom", says HR director on BA Christian cross case

The British Airways (BA) employee, who lost her job because of her Christian faith, yesterday won her case for discrimination at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).

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Employers must make the necessary checks regarding contractors and freelancers, says HR Legal Service director

Employers who work with contractors and freelancers must ensure necessary checks are carried out, especially when the work involves young people, according to HR Legal Service's director, Peter Byrne.

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Employers have an "absolute duty" to get school leavers into work, says Sellafield HR director

Employers can play a key role and have a responsibility in helping school leavers get a "worthwhile" career, according to David McNerney, HR director at nuclear waste management company, Sellafield...

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Middle-income earners to be "hit hardest" in state pension changes, says Punter Southall

State pension reforms have been unveiled, under which women, the self-employed and low earners will have their weekly income increased in a new flat-rate payment worth £144, but according to actuarial...

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City of London sackings and suspensions hit "five-year high"

The number of sackings and suspensions of staff in the City of London has reached its highest level for five years, according to data from the Financial Services Authority (FSA).

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Money is available for businesses to employ youth in 2013, says minister for employment

Employers are being targeted in a Government campaign urging them to start the New Year by taking on a young worker.

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Flat-rate state pension set to be introduced in 2017

Details of a flat-rate state pension of £144 a week introduced in 2017 are set to be unveiled today.

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