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National Online Recruitment Awards shortlist announced

The shortlist for the annual National Online Recruitment Awards (NORA) 2013 has been revealed.

Employers must adapt to attract 'ethical' and 'discerning' graduates, says Nationwide HRD

Nationwide HR director Keith Astill has said he believes graduates are increasingly looking "beyond the pay cheque" and into the ethics and culture of businesses when applying for jobs after leaving...

GE HR director: HR must 'embed' L&D into business culture

HR has a "critical" role to play in ensuring CEOs and senior leaders understand the importance of Learning and Development (L&D), according to GE HR director Sameena Bashey.

Apprenticeships put at risk by reform proposals, say training providers

Government proposals on the funding reforms for apprenticeships will not deliver the improvements the scheme needs, according to the Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP).

Financial Reporting Council launches consultation on fresh shake-up to boardroom pay rules

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published a consultation on whether to amend the rules governing boardroom pay, which could see executives banned from sitting on remuneration committees at...

Call for Government to offer 'proper paid' work to unemployed

Unemployed people need to experience "proper paid" work to help them back into employment, according to TUC general secretary Frances O'Grady.

Diversity kicked into touch, leaders admit

Study shows that rather than take diversity seriously, many organisations are paying lip service, with senior management handing passive HR departments an ultimately futile tick-box exercise.

Firms have 'fear factor' when employing disabled graduates, says CEO

The number of disabled graduates securing jobs straight out of university is "not good enough", according to the CEO of disability consulting firm MyPlusConsulting.

Top Employers for Working Families: Plantronics

Winners of the Top Employers for Working Families awards 2013 were announced last week.

Shareholders given broader powers over executive pay

Shareholders have been granted greater powers to influence executive remuneration that they deem too generous, following new regulations introduced by business secretary Vince Cable today.

Teachers stage 24-hour strike in row over pay, pensions and working conditions

Today, teachers across four regions in the UK are striking as part of an on-going row over pay, pensions and working conditions.

Government crackdown on firms that fail to pay minimum wage

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Tough new laws aimed at cracking down on rogue employers who fail to pay their staff the national minimum wage come into force today.