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Online job opportunities for HR staff increase by 4% since 2011, compared to 1% overall, finds Monster

The Monster Employment Index UK has shown a 1% rise in online job opportunities since April 2011.

Managers confident about their ability to drive business growth in 2012, reveals ILM

Despite the gloomy economic outlook caused by the UK’s slip into a double dip recession, 60% of bosses believe their organisation will grow its output over the next year with almost a fifth (19%)...

Grading 2.0: next-generation job levelling in HR departments

Job evaluation, grading or job levelling has been with us for a long time. Although its relative importance has waxed and waned, it remains a perennial feature of most HR functions.

Government’s plans to reduce maternity leave to 18 weeks criticised by mothers and employers

In advance of announcements on legislative change to maternity and paternity leave (expected in the Queen’s Speech on 9 May) a new study for Working Families and Netmums found overwhelming opposition...

Managers predict cuts to training and leadership development, but a growing number are confident in business growth, finds CMI

Following news that UK has entered a double dip recession, a report from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) found the number of managers expecting growth to accelerate has more than doubled from...

Unemployment rates stagnate across European Union

Unemployment in the Eurozone has remained stagnant at 10.2% according to the EU’s statistical office Eurostat.

HR Excellence Awards 2012: The shortlist

HR magazine is delighted to unveil the shortlist for the HR Excellence Awards 2012. Congratulations to all our finalists.

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European businesses slash training spend, despite global skills shortage, according to Accenture

Almost nine out of 10 European employers have cut or frozen spending on skills and training in the last 12 months despite a continued concern over skills shortages, according to report from...

UK companies depend on 'outdated' methods to train staff, finds CIPD/Cornerstone OnDemand survey

UK employers rely on “outdated” to provide training to their staff, according to a new survey by the CIPD for HRD, its annual learning and talent development conference

A third of graduates forced to claim Jobseekers Allowance, reports Totaljobs

More than a third of UK graduates have been searching for work for over six months, forcing the same percentage to claim Jobseekers Allowance, according to recruitment website Totaljobs.

UK staff have felt more impact from recession than mainland European peers, according to Monster survey

Almost nine out of 10 staff admit their career plans have been affected by the economy, according to a Monster survey.

'Formal, systematic processes' are the secrets to effective change management programmes, finds global Towers Watson Study

Companies that manage change effectively are more likely to have a formal, systematic process and a dedicated staff that includes internal communicators compared to organisations that manage change...