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Low opt out rate for auto-enrolment, DWP figures reveal

More than 90% of workers auto-enrolled into a workplace pension scheme are staying in, according to figures published today by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Berwick report: NHS needs 'no blame' culture to improve standards

The NHS must adopt a "no blame" culture if it wants to become one of the safest healthcare systems in the world, a major report has recommended.

Fines for employing illegal workers reach £10.8 million, data reveals

Businesses found employing illegal workers last year were issued with fines totalling £10.8 million, according to professional employment provider Giant group.

Pensions deficit widens at FTSE100 firms, LCP report finds

The pension deficit at FTSE100 companies has increased, according to a report published today by pensions specialists LCP.

HR Most Influential 2013: take part in the ranking process

HR magazine has unveiled the list for HR Most Influential 2013 and now invites readers to take part in the ranking process.

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Neil Morrison appointed Penguin Random House UK and International group HR director

Neil Morrison (pictured) has been appointed group HR director, UK and International, for publishing firm Penguin Random House, formed by a recent merger.

Decline in retail job vacancies as competition increases

The number of jobs available in the UK retail sector has dropped by 14% in the past year, according to the latest Retail Employment Insight report from job site RetailChoice.com.

Workers £6,600 worse off under coalition, Labour claims

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The average worker will have lost £6,600 in real terms under the coalition by 2015, according to Labour.

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home appoints HR director

Bryony Glenn has been appointed as HR director at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.

Employers concerned about childcare voucher scheme overhaul

Less than a third of employers think the Government's overhaul of the childcare voucher scheme for working parents is a positive step, according to research by the Childcare Vouchers Providers...

Ban on zero-hours contracts would be 'ridiculous', says REC chief exec

Calling for the use of zero-hours contracts to be banned has been labelled as 'ridiculous', by Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) chief executive Kevin Green.

Boris Bike workers to strike over claims of harassment and bullying

Workers at the Barclays Cycle Hire scheme will go on strike for 48 hours later this month over a dispute over harassment and bullying, pay, travel arrangements and shift pattern changes.