Tom Newcombe

Global Entrepreneurship Week: Young people must develop an 'employ yourself' attitude

UK entrepreneurs have made a call for young people to develop an 'employ yourself' attitude, starting up their own business rather than trying to get a job when faced with high youth unemployment and...

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All employees to be given the right to flexible working, says Clegg

Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg (pictured) will announce this week the extension of the right to request flexible working hours to all employees.

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Companies struggling to develop global leaders, says Ernst and Young

There is a lack of investment among global companies to invest in talent management and only half of businesses have a strong pipeline of leadership talent, according to a report published today by...

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Employee Engagement report: The evidence stacks up

It’s confirmed: employee engagement drives performance but to deliver £26 million growth by better engaging staff, large companies need to share their expertise with small firms, Serco HR director...

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Union to contest denial of compensation to Ethel Austin and Woolworths staff in smaller stores

The fight to secure compensation for former Ethel Austin and Woolworths staff stalled when the companies went into administration in 2008, but has now taken a step forward.

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Hays Global Skills Index 2012: Chronic skills shortages despite high unemployment

Many countries are witnessing high and rising unemployment, while still suffering from chronic skill shortages in crucial professions as a result of labour market inflexibility, global competition for...

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Firms understand the need for work anywhere anytime culture, but have yet to deploy technology to support it, says research

Businesses understand the importance of flexible working but aren't supporting this with technology, according to research published today by IT provider Computacenter.

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SMEs up in arms about plans for army reservists to take more time off work

In an announcement to MPs yesterday, Phillip Hammond, said he also wants to double the size of the UK's reserve force, over the next six years to compensate for cuts to the regular army.

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Call for employers to play bigger role in the classroom

School teachers and parents are calling for UK employers to increase their involvement in education by playing a greater role in advising and providing work experience for young people.

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As Government launches dementia support scheme, employers are told to train staff to recognise the signs of the illness

As Prime Minister David Cameron today unveils plans to recruit 1 million volunteer ‘dementia friends’, employers are told training your staff to recognise these signs is ‘vitally important’.

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Workplace of today hasn’t kept pace with technology, says minister

Employers have not kept up to date with technology and have created a skills gap that is affecting employment, according to Jo Swinson, minister for employment relations and consumer affairs.

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Glass ceiling won't be smashed any time soon, say HR professionals

HR professionals believe women will continue to be at a disadvantage in the workplace over the next ten years, according to the report Tomorrow’s HR World published today by HR solutions provider ADP.

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