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TUPE amendments ‘leave many disappointed’, says employment lawyer

The final version of the amended Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) – TUPE – legislation has been laid before Parliament, following a consultation.

Almost one in three senior executives dismiss gender diversity

Almost a third of senior executives doubt the value of gender diversity in the boardroom, research has suggested.

Public sector HR director passes away

Jan Parkinson, a well respected HR director and former managing partner of Local Government Employers, sadly passed away on Friday after a nine-month battle with cancer.

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Zero-hours contracts debate to continue in 2014, predicts Acas boss

Zero-hours contract will continue to be a key workplace topic throughout 2014, the chief executive of Acas has said.

Charity launches campaign to tackle workplace homophobia

A national campaign that aims to end homophobic bullying at work has been launched by the charity Stonewall.

TNT Post to create 5,000 jobs in 2014

TNT Post plans to create almost 5,000 new jobs in 2014, its COO Nigel Polglass has said.

Union calls for tougher legal action for workplace attacks

Tougher sentences for members of the public who assault staff in the workplace should be introduced by the Government, a trade union has demanded.

Clegg warns of jobs threat from EU exit

The deputy prime minister Nick Clegg has warned employment levels would be threatened if Britain exited the European Union (EU).

Reed predicts HR talent migration in 2014

More than 60% of HR professionals fear talented employees will leave their organisations in 2014 and 44% of HR professionals will be job hunting this year, a new study has found.

Non-exec pay dips after years of growth, PwC study finds

Employee benefits

Pay for non-executive directors (NEDs) has flatlined after five years of steady increases, a PwC study has found.

Housing market keeping young out of work

Britain’s housing shortage is fuelling youth unemployment because young people cannot afford to live where jobs are available, research has found.

George Osborne cautions against 'self defeating' minimum wage rise

Chancellor George Osborne has warned against a 'self-defeatist' rise in the National Minimum Wage if it comes at the expense of jobs.