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UK pension saving hits 'all-time low'

The number of people saving for retirement has hit an "all-time low", according to the annual Scottish Widows Pensions report, published today.

HSE's Fees for Intervention scheme makes Government £857,000

The Health and Safety Executive's (HSE) Fees for Intervention (FFI) scheme, has made around £857,000 for the Government, in the second invoice run, from 1 December 2012 to 31 January 2013.

A quarter of HR departments are 'ineffective', say senior HR professionals

A quarter of senior HR professionals have labelled their HR function as ineffective, according to research published today from management consultancy firm, Orion partners.

HR magazine launches scheme to give HRDs a voice in the boardroom

Steve Tappin, personal confidant to FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 CEOs, and Wayne Clarke, one of the founders of Best Companies, which produces the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work for ranking, have...

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How can HR directors contribute to strategy post-recession?

As this weak post-recession recovery unfolds, CEOs are shifting their attention from external issues beyond their control to look longer and harder inside, at their own organisations. And putting more...

Government's Work Programme is failing, say MPs

The Government's flagship back-to-work programme is failing to reach the most disadvantaged long-term unemployed people, MPs on the Work and Pensions Committee have warned today.

HSBC warns 14,000 jobs could be cut

Banking giant HSBC has warned it could cut a further 14,000 jobs as part of a restructuring plan to reduce costs and increase profitability.

Increase in the world's top talent moving to the UK, study finds

The UK is the second most attractive country in the world, after the United States, for high-flying professionals to move to.

A stronger sense of an organisation’s “pain points” will help improve talent management

HR professionals understand an effective talent management strategy supports the organisation’s objectives. This is simply common sense but is often easier said than done.

UK shortfall of 395,000 jobs for 18-24 year olds, TUC research reveals

People aged 18-24 are far less likely to be in work today than before the recession and 395,000 more jobs are needed before youth unemployment rates return to their 2008 level, according to research...

Reward sustained excellence, not flashy initiatives

It’s that time of year again when we’re all completing our submissions for the various HR awards on offer. It’s great for those who get shortlisted to put on their ball gowns, enjoy a nice meal,...

From England footballer to HRD: What I learnt from sport

There are many parallels to be made between sport and the workplace. I think this is why introducing children to sport at an early age is important. There are fundamental lessons to be learnt that we...

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