Tom Newcombe

Gender pay gap falls to 9.6%, says ONS

The pay gap between men and women has shrunk from 10.5% of men's full-time hourly earnings to 9.6%.

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Armed forces leaders the best in Britain at managing change, says Orion

The armed forces have the best leaders in the UK when it comes to managing change, according to research published today by management consultancy firm Orion.

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Part-time workers earn a third less per hour than full-time workers

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Part-time workers, mostly women, earn a third less per hour than people in full-time jobs, a Trades Union Congress (TUC) study reveals.

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Sainsbury's to create thousands of new jobs at convenience stores

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Sainsbury's is set to create 10,000 jobs to meet the growing demand in its convenience stores business.

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Forum announces five-point plan for jobs and growth in Autumn statement wish list

The Forum of Private Business has written to the chancellor ahead of next month’s Autumn Statement outlining a five-point plan to deliver jobs and growth for the UK economy.

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Sexual harassment victim awarded payout after "disgracefully lewd comments"

A women has been awarded £27,000 at an employment tribunal after suffering sexual harassment from her bosses.

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UK wages may be down, but life satisfaction is up, says ONS

Simply being employed – rather than the size of the salary – has the largest impact on people's wellbeing, according to a study published yesterday from the Office of National Statistics (ONS).

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Colleges to invest £142 million to address the skills gap

More than 50 colleges across the UK will be spending a total of £412 million on physical infrastructure projects, helping to bridge the UK skills gap – the topic for HR magazine's next TV Debate on 27...

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Recruitment agency recruits group director of human resources

Kate Chapman will be joining UK recruiter Michael Page in January 2013 in the newly created role.

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Half of UK employers not assessing impact of auto-enrolment, says CIPD

The number of employees enrolled in workplace pensions could increase up to 82%, but only half of employers have taken steps to ensure their pension arrangements meet the needs of the business and...

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More than 1.5 million public sector vacancies need to be filled by 2017, says study

Despite severe cuts, more than 1.5 million public sector vacancies will need to be filled by 2017, with half a million experienced, managerial hires required, according to research published today by...

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Increased funding for employer ownership of training will help burst the skills bubble, says CIPD

As UK skills minister, Matthew Hancock pledged a further £150 million of funding to enable employers to create the training schemes they need to grow their companies, the Chartered Institute of...

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