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UK will be 'talent magnet' within Europe, says KPMG partner

Increasing demand and a lack of domestic candidates will see skilled workers come from all over Europe to work in the UK, according to KPMG partner and head of business services Bernard Brown.

Employee ownership can drive productivity

The employee ownership model can be a driver for engagement and productivity, but only if staff fully understand the benefits, according to Childbase Partnership HR director Helen Bass.

Should HR do more to attract talent?

I was recently asked to go along and talk to a group of MBA students about my career in HR.

Carr Review into unions stalls over "politicised environment"

Bruce Carr, the QC leading the Carr Review into the conduct of unions, has revealed he will not be making any recommendations about changes to the law.

Three-quarters of IT professionals bullied at work

Three-quarters (75%) of IT professionals face bullying in the workplace, according to research by IDG Connect.

Winning war for talent not just about pay

Employment figures released in the past few weeks celebrated unemployment falling to its lowest level in nearly six years. Will this reignite the war for talent?

SMEs in record-breaking hiring growth, says CBI report

Small businesses are increasing recruitment at the fastest rate since 1998, according to the CBI SME Trends Survey.

Balancing talent and passion in startups

For entrepreneurial start-ups, managing the transition into a more established company comes with a number of tricky management and HR issues to grapple with.

Increased competition drives innovation in manufacturing

More than one-quarter (26%) of manufacturing companies cite concerns about falling behind competitors as a main driver for innovation in 2014, up from 19% in 2013, according to the EEF/Natwest...

Business school launches survey into HR artistry

Cotrugli Business School, in partnership with HR magazine, has launched a global survey exploring the role of artistry in HR.

Advertised HR vacancies up 5% in 2014

The number of HR jobs advertised online has jumped by 5% in 2014, according to figures released by specialist recruiters Robert Walters.

Bank of England to extend bonus clawback period

The Bank of England is due to unveil plans giving it the power to take back bankers' bonuses up to seven years after they are awarded.