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Top 10 ways to be influential in HR

Influencing people is more vital than ever in today’s challenging and uncertain work environment.

Half of UK employers not assessing impact of auto-enrolment, says CIPD

The number of employees enrolled in workplace pensions could increase up to 82%, but only half of employers have taken steps to ensure their pension arrangements meet the needs of the business and...

More than 1.5 million public sector vacancies need to be filled by 2017, says study

Despite severe cuts, more than 1.5 million public sector vacancies will need to be filled by 2017, with half a million experienced, managerial hires required, according to research published today by...

Increased funding for employer ownership of training will help burst the skills bubble, says CIPD

As UK skills minister, Matthew Hancock pledged a further £150 million of funding to enable employers to create the training schemes they need to grow their companies, the Chartered Institute of...

More than five hours of unpaid work completed weekly by British tradespeople, says study

British tradespeople are working extra unpaid hours each week, which equates to around £4.8 billion in unpaid overtime every year, according to research published today by insurance firm, Direct Line...

JJB ex-head of HR loses unfair dismissal claim

Jonathan Ashby, former head of HR and payroll and an associate director at sports retailer JJB Sports, has lost his claim for unfair dismissal, despite being made redundant without warning. JJB said...

Time's up for equality impact assessments, PM tells CBI

Prime minister David Cameron has today 'called time' on equality impact assessments labelling them 'bureaucratic nonsense'.

Afghan veterans returning to UK need support, says GE

As the UK armed forces are projected to downsize by 20% by 2015, the commercial sector will soon see 20,000 new job applicants and the job market will get even more competitive, claims General...

UK in two minds about whistleblowers, says survey

Research published today by Greenwich University shows that four out of five British workers believe they should be supported for revealing serious wrongdoing, even if it means revealing inside...

UK education system fostering "cult of the average", warns CBI

The education system in the UK is fostering a "cult of the average" that is both failing the brightest schoolchildren and failing to produce students who have the skills and behaviours that businesses...

Demoted Christian wins Facebook 'gay wedding' comment case

A Christian who was demoted in his job for a comment he wrote on Facebook about gay marriages has won a breach of contract action against his employer.

HR Lunchtime Debate: Addressing the basic skills deficit

On Tuesday, 27 November, HR magazine will host a live TV web debate bringing together experts to discuss practical steps to transform the skills and productivity of the UK's working age...

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