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Skills most important component of CV

Skills, work experience and personal attributes on a CV are more important to managers than qualifications, according to research by Conference Genie.

Employment policies failing older workers

Existing employment policies are failing to address the biggest challenges facing older workers, according to research from Newcastle University’s Institute for Ageing.

"Good employment, not just full employment" urges TUC general secretary

Government targets for full employment should also consider the quality of jobs, according to TUC general secretary Frances O'Grady.

Organisations confusing recruitment with talent acquisition

Organisations that confuse recruitment with talent acquisition risk undermining strategic talent management activity, James Purvis, head of talent acquisition at nuclear research centre CERN, has told...

Fatigued employees costing UK businesses

Fatigued employees could be costing UK businesses £453 million in productivity, according to research by Sealy UK.

Ikea to pay the Living Wage

Ikea has become the first national retailer to commit to paying its staff the Living Wage.

Workers not confident about retirement

More then six out of 10 (64%) workers are not confident they will retire at their target age, according to research from Aegon.

Don't neglect frontline communications in M&A deals

Organisations must take care not to neglect frontline staff communications during M&A activity, Guy Pink, executive director of HR at substance misuse charity Addaction, has told HR magazine.

Byron uses 'speed dating' to meet passive jobseekers

High-end hamburger chain Byron has adopted a ‘speed dating’ approach to help it attract passive jobseekers.

UK workers unsure on wearable technology

UK workers are the most hesitant to use wearable technology of all European employees, according to a report from ADP.

Better transport key to 'Northern Powerhouse'

Investment in northern transport and a regional Oyster-style card would drastically increase the number of accessible, skilled workers in the north, according to research from CV-Library.

Work on ‘enduring strength’ of union relationship, advises Network Rail HRD

Employers should work on building a strong relationship with their trade unions, according to Network Rail HR director, organisational development and network operations, Tim Craddock.