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Rise in City jobs availability

The number of jobs available in the City rose by 8% last month (compared to August), according to research published by recruitment firm Morgan McKinley.

Middle managers key to developing future leaders, says Sheffield Business School

More than 90% of senior leaders see middle managers as critical for identifying, encouraging and supporting the development of future leaders, according to a report published by Sheffield Business...

Employers change working patterns as absence levels rise, CIPD study finds

Absence rates in the private and public sector have increased over the past year, according to a survey published today by Simplyhealth and the CIPD.

Overhaul of UK pension system 'urgently required', pensions expert warns

Around 11 million workers are at risk of slipping into poverty when they reach retirement age, as the UK pension system is "not fit for purpose", leading pensions expert Ros Altmann has said.

Fire Brigades Union: Further strikes cannot be ruled out

The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has warned that further strikes due to a row over pensions cannot be ruled out.

UK education system not meeting needs of business, says City and Guilds

Young people in Britain are leaving education without the right skills needed for the world of work, according to research published by City & Guilds.

Call to end national pay rates as public sector pay outstrips private

Public sector workers in some regions of the UK are earning thousands more than their private sector counterparts, research has found.

Give blacklisted workers their jobs back, says Unite

Employers involved in blacklisting workers in the construction industry have a "moral duty" to help those affected back into employment, union group Unite said.

Ethnic minorities need business role models to reach board level

Sandra Kerr (pictured), national campaign director of Race for Opportunity (RFO), has called on UK employers to embrace ethnic diversity and help create role models to increase the number of ethnic...

Blacklisted construction workers set to receive compensation payouts

Major construction companies are to compensate workers who were blacklisted from working on building sites.

Government's back to work schemes 'failing' disabled people, warns charity

The Government's controversial employment support programmes are "failing" to help disabled people find and keep jobs, a leading disability charity has warned.

Start training your future leaders early, says former Olympic Delivery Authority HRD

Leadership training must start at the earliest opportunity for future leaders to fill their full potential, according to former HR director at London 2012 Olympic Delivery Authority, Wendy Cartwright.

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