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Public sector cuts present 'huge opportunity' for HR, says PPMA president

The cuts to the public sector in Wednesday’s spending review could present a “huge opportunity” for HR and OD in local government, Richard Crouch director of HR, OD and communications at Somerset...

Public sector hit hardest in Government spending review

The public sector is predicted to lose a further 144,000 jobs in a bid to achieve savings of £5 billion, chancellor George Osborne announced in the Government’s spending review yesterday.

Enholm joins eBay as HR director

Ebay Marketplaces UK has appointed Stefan Enholm as HR director.

Government to scrap PPF cap for long-serving staff

The amount of pensions compensation long-serving staff can receive if their company folds will increase under Government reforms to pensions legislation.

Employers failing to provide adequate annuity support: NAPF

Retiring employees are not receiving adequate support when it comes to choosing their annuity, potentially losing up to a £1bn in savings, according to a new report by the National Association of...

Employers shun Government’s Youth Contract

Employers are not engaging with the Government’s policy for tackling youth unemployment, a survey by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has found.

UK workers’ unhealthy lifestyles a 'ticking time bomb', research finds

British employees are shortening their lives by more than four years due to unhealthy lifestyle choices, new research by health insurer PruHealth and consultancy Mercer has found.

Mexico tops worker productivity study

Mexico has the most productive workforce, as measured by time on task, according to research by the iOpener Institute for People and Performance.

NHS probe launched on effects of raised pensions age

The Working Longer Review – a group of NHS employers, trade unions and health officials – has launched a consultation to explore the effects of an ageing workforce on the provision of health services.

Employers need to address vocational 'perception gap', roundtable hears

Employers have an important role to play in improving the perception of vocational qualifications to attract young job seekers, according to research conducted by Cranfield School of Management and...

Employers squeeze salaries as vacancies rise, says Adzuna

Employee benefits

More jobs are being advertised in the UK but at a lower average salary than a year ago, according to the latest UK employment market report by jobs search engine Adzuna.

School leavers lack the right experience and attributes for the modern workplace, CBI report finds

School reform is needed if the UK is going to produce people who are "work-ready" and have the key skills employers need, according to a major annual survey from the Confederation of British Industry...