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Random House HR director crowned HRD of the year

Neil Morrison, group HR director at publishing company Random House Group, won HR Director of the Year last night at the 2013 HR Excellence Awards.

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KFC scoops the HR Excellence Gold Award 2013

KFC UK and Ireland took home the top prize last night at the HR Excellence Awards 2013.

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BBC criticised for £25 million severance payouts

The BBC has been criticised by its own trust for spending £25 million on severance payments to senior members of staff in recent years.

Companies struggling to fill marketing roles, says APSCo

Companies pursuing digital marketing strategies are finding a shortage of skilled talent to carry out the work, according to the latest employment data from recruitment industry trade body Association...

NHS consultant contracts offer poor value for money, MPs say

A contract, that increased NHS consultants' pay by up to 28%, has failed to improve productivity and provided poor value for money to taxpayers, a cross-party group of MPs has said.

Trust is the key to well-being and performance

Trust between employers and their employees is vital in creating a high-performance work culture, according to a report published today.

Helen Murley moves to British Council as global director of HR

The British Council has appointed Helen Murley as its global director of HR. She will join the organisation’s executive and management boards and lead its global network of HR professionals.

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Longer careers likely to cause generational tensions: KPMG study

Nearly half of the UK’s youngest workers believe the prolonged presence of older colleagues hampers their career progression and could damage productivity, a KPMG study has found.

Top HR directors join boardroom development programme

HR directors from No 10 Downing Street, KFC UK & Ireland, River Island and Amey have joined those from companies including Marks and Spencer, RSA Insurance and Cafcass in signing up for a pioneering...

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Police pensions may be cut for misconduct

Police officers who commit serious misconduct should have their pensions docked, a group of MPs has said.

Global businesses report rise in bribery and corruption risks

Nearly half (43%) of global businesses say their bribery and corruption risks have risen in the past two years, according a report by risk management provider Kroll.

Over half of organisations have rejected candidates based on cultural fit, survey finds

Over half of organisations (59%) have rejected a potential candidate based on cultural fit, research from assessment and development consultancy Cubiks has found.