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Work Playground: Managing energy can optimise performance

The key to optimising performance and health at work lies in effectively managing our energy, according to The Work Playground director Tracy Skyrme.

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Similarity in corporate values ‘render them void’, says Furnham

All organisations have the same corporate values, rendering them meaningless, according to Adrian Furnham, professor of psychology at University College London.

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Cap on pensions charges in doubt as consultation 'inadequate'

The Government's plans to limit charges on pension schemes used for auto-enrolment are in "major doubt" after an "inadequate" consultation, a regulatory watchdog has warned.

Cable rules out zero-hours ban

Business secretary Vince Cable has ruled out banning zero-hours contracts, but has launched a consultation on whether there should be a ban on exclusivity clauses.

FTSE 100 firms curb executives' pay and bonuses

Bonus payouts for the UK's top executives dropped in the past year as companies continued to show financial restraint.

Workday appoints Ashley Goldsmith as chief HR officer

HR software firm Workday has appointed Ashley Goldsmith as chief HR officer (CHRO).

Vince Cable: SMEs need more help with apprenticeships

Business secretary Vince Cable wants to encourage more SMEs to take on apprentices after admitting there has been a "very low up-take".

Unemployment falls to four-year low and pay increases, ONS figures reveal

UK unemployment has fallen by 99,000 in the three months to October, to 2.39 million, according to the latest job figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS).

HR must come to grips with analytics: KPMG

David Fairs, partner at professional services firm KPMG, said HR is often "overwhelmed" with the amount of data available and needs guidance to ensure it is interpreted properly.

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Auto-enrolment: Two million workers 'are in'

More than two million people have begun saving into a workplace pension scheme as a result of auto-enrolment, according to figures published by The Pensions Regulator.

Grandparents should receive leave for childcare, says TUC

Grandparents should be given the right to request unpaid leave because of the growing number involved in childcare, a report from trade union group TUC has said.

Lloyd’s of London names first female CEO

Inga Beale will become the first woman to lead the Lloyd’s of London insurance market in its 325-year history. Beale will take over as chief executive from Richard Ward in January.

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