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Former Olympics HR director joins Sainsbury's board

Ex-Olympics HR director, Jean Tomlin (pictured) is to join Sainsbury's as a non-executive director next month.

Cuts in redundancy consultations could be 'extremely beneficial' to businesses and staff', says HRD of Olympic Delivery Authority

The Governments move yesterday by Employment relations minister Jo Swinson to cut the consultation period before large-scale redundancies from 90 to 45 days, has been welcomed by HR director of the...

Nissan creates more than 1,000 jobs in the north east

More than 1,000 jobs will be created in the UK as Japanese car manufacturer Nissan injects more than £250 million into manufacturing its Infiniti car at its factory in Sunderland.

'No young person is the finished article and you can't and shouldn't expect this when they join your company', says McDonald's HRD

Despite a surplus of job applicants and high levels of unemployment, many companies are having difficulties finding employees with the right skills to fill vacancies. This has created what some...

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French Union demands bonuses for DisneyLand Paris employees

France's largest union by members has demanded that the management of Disneyland Paris pays its 14,500 staff a bonus, after record attendances and its debt refinanced.

Momentum growing behind campaign for fair internships

Unpaid internships are a 'modern day scandal' and are 'rife' in sectors that attract a lot of young people, according to Hazel Blears MP.

Number of over-65s still in work has increased dramatically while business favours return of default retirement age

Pensioners facing higher costs of living are working in even greater numbers, according to a report published today by over 50s insurance group Saga.

Redundancy notice period halved to 45 days

Employment relations minister Jo Swinson has announced plans to reduce the 90 day minimum period before very large scale redundancies can take place to 45 days.

Employers face a conflict between employee skills and changing workforce needs, says CEB

Managers need 20% more productivity from their employees at a time when the instability of the economy is impacting the corporate bottom line, according to research published by advisory firm CEB.

Paying Living Wage gives clear benefits to a company, says KPMG's Robert Bolton

There has been increasing discussion recently around the concept of the Living Wage for the nation’s legions of support staff such as cleaners, caterers, security staff and others – helped by the...

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BT people and policy director Caroline Waters steps down to pursue portfolio career

Caroline Waters, director of people and policy at BT and one of HR’s Most Influential Practitioners 2012, is to step down after 34 years at the company to take up a portfolio career.

Skills recruitment and retention challenges could threaten UK business growth, says Accenture

The majority of senior executives say access to appropriately skilled workers is essential for economic recovery in the UK, according to a study by management consulting firm Accenture.