Tom Newcombe

Government must invest in significant re-skilling if the UK is going to stimulate recruitment in 2013, claims Forum of Private Business

In order to stimulate recruitment in 2013, the Government must introduce 'significant re-skilling programmes' to boost employment, according to an economic forecast for 2013, released today from the...

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Duplicate crime checks for volunteers to be scrapped, Home Office confirms

People who volunteer in schools and clubs in England and people who need to be vetted for jobs will no longer need duplicate checks on their background, the Home Office has confirmed today.

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IT sector created more than 1 million jobs in 2012, says Adzuna

The growth in smartphone apps, tablets and online shopping has led to a 'boom year' for IT jobs, with more than one million specialist roles advertised in the sector, according to a report published...

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HR must focus on talent management to secure business growth, according to Hays

Employers need to 'recognise talent as an asset to be deployed within an organisation' and the HR function must be 'more planned and strategic about talent allocation', according to a report published...

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Employers anticipate continued recruitment growth for 2013, says REC survey

Employers are feeling optimistic about their hiring process next year, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) JobsOutlook survey, published today.

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Former Olympics HR director joins Sainsbury's board

Ex-Olympics HR director, Jean Tomlin (pictured) is to join Sainsbury's as a non-executive director next month.

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Cuts in redundancy consultations could be 'extremely beneficial' to businesses and staff', says HRD of Olympic Delivery Authority

The Governments move yesterday by Employment relations minister Jo Swinson to cut the consultation period before large-scale redundancies from 90 to 45 days, has been welcomed by HR director of the...

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Nissan creates more than 1,000 jobs in the north east

More than 1,000 jobs will be created in the UK as Japanese car manufacturer Nissan injects more than £250 million into manufacturing its Infiniti car at its factory in Sunderland.

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French Union demands bonuses for DisneyLand Paris employees

France's largest union by members has demanded that the management of Disneyland Paris pays its 14,500 staff a bonus, after record attendances and its debt refinanced.

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Momentum growing behind campaign for fair internships

Unpaid internships are a 'modern day scandal' and are 'rife' in sectors that attract a lot of young people, according to Hazel Blears MP.

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Number of over-65s still in work has increased dramatically while business favours return of default retirement age

Pensioners facing higher costs of living are working in even greater numbers, according to a report published today by over 50s insurance group Saga.

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Employers face a conflict between employee skills and changing workforce needs, says CEB

Managers need 20% more productivity from their employees at a time when the instability of the economy is impacting the corporate bottom line, according to research published by advisory firm CEB.

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