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Budget 2015 reaction: Why no mention of productivity?

The CIPD has questioned why chancellor George Osborne did not mention the issue of productivity in yesterday’s Budget.

Budget 2015 reaction: Lifetime Allowance reduction ‘unfair and unwise’

A pensions expert has branded chancellor George Osborne’s announcement that the pensions Lifetime Allowance (LTA) will be cut from £1.25 million to £1 million “unfair, unnecessary and unwise”.

UKCES launches fund to boost SME productivity

The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) is launching a fund to address the productivity gap in small businesses.

Budget 2015: What will it mean for HR?

What will today’s Budget bring? HR magazine quickly runs through what HR and business-related policies could be in the Chancellor’s red box.

YMCA calls for urgent inquiry into the effectiveness of Jobcentre Plus

The charity YMCA has called for an urgent inquiry into the effectiveness of the Jobcentre Plus service, after research from the Labour party found young people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic...

Budget 2015: Few surprises for businesses

The 2015 Budget contained few big surprises for business, with chancellor George Osborne stressing the need for Britain to “stick with our long-term economic plan”.

How are you developing your leaders for future change?

HR magazine, in partnership with Hay Group, wants to know how you are developing your leaders for future change.

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Retail and food workers risk soft skills ‘deficit’

Employees in the retail and food services sectors are at risk of being held back by a lack of soft skills, according to a report commissioned by McDonald's UK.

Government announces national minimum wage rise

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The national minimum wage will rise by 20p to £6.70 an hour from October, the government has announced.

Tribunal claims down by 70% since introduction of fees, CIPD finds

There has been a 70% drop in tribunal claims brought by employees since the introduction of fees in 2013, CIPD research has found.

Penguin Random House using Tumblr to attract young talent

Publishing company Penguin Random House UK is using microblogging and social networking platform Tumblr to recruit entry-level marketing talent.

Organisations need ‘integrated programmes’ to retain older workers

Organisations need “integrated programmes” and formal policies to ensure they retain and make the most of older workers, according to research from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University.