Compulsory training for benefits claimants

<p>Benefit claimants who need additional skills to get a job will be required to attend compulsory training under new Government plans to "overhaul" the current system, it was announced today....

New research rejects the Generation Y stereotype

<p>Generation Y managers do not demonstrate the impatient, self-absorbed and disloyal characteristics often accorded to them, says new research unveiled yesterday by the Chartered Management...

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Government calls for united approach for carers

<p>"Eldercare is the new childcare," said minister for care services Ivan Lewis addressing an Employers for Carers Business Breakfast this morning at the House of Commons. </p><p>Speaking in the week...

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Police claim a moral victory in fight over pay award

<p>Police officers have claimed they have "won the moral case" even though they have lost their High Court fight to force the Government to backdate a 2.5% pay award. </p><p>The Police Federation...

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Governments strategy is good news for carers who work

A leading carers campaigning group has backed the employment aspects of the Governments Carers Strategy.

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Majority of jobseekers shun recruitment agencies

<p>The majority of job seekers are put off signing up with recruitment agencies because of the industry's bad reputation. </p><p>This is according to a report by recruitment consultancy Unity...

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A relaxed dress code becomes the norm at work

The majority of companies allow their office workers to wear smart casual attire in the office, according to a survey by the Aziz Corporation.

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No new employment laws on the agenda, says Hutton

Fears that the Government will introduce further employment legislation following recent changes in agency workers' rights and flexible working law have been dispelled by business secretary John...

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Don't be scared of the future, says BT HR boss

<p>HR professionals should be excited not fearful about the future of the workplace, according to BTs director of people policy, Caroline Waters. </p><p>Speaking at the CIPD Spotlight on Diversity...

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Work is where you learn the most useful skills

<p>Nearly half of employees feel they have acquired their most valuable skills through work, according to research from lifelong learning charity Campaign for Learning. </p><p>Asking entrants to its...

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Work is where you learn the most useful skills

Nearly half of employees feel they have acquired their most valuable skills through work, according to research from lifelong learning charity Campaign for Learning.

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Home secretary stands firm as police vote for right to strike

<p>The home secretary has warned police officers they will gain little from striking.</p><p>The reaction comes as news that the Police Federation union will lobby the Government for the right to...

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