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UK Trade & Investment and BIS launch London Business Network, to help companies capitalise on Olympic Games

With just two weeks to go until the start of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, London will become the epicentre for not just the world’s business leaders, wanting to capitalise on the...

Acas and EHRC launch guide to maternity rights and redundancy

Acas and the Equality Human Rights Commission have published a guide to help employers understand the rights of women who are pregnant or on maternity leave when facing redundancy.

Asda launches fast-track graduate management scheme

Asda has launched a fast-track retail management scheme for graduates.

Government outlines changes to encourage bereaved benefit claimants back to work

Revised proposals for people on benefits after the loss of a spouse or civil partner were set out by the minister for welfare reform Lord Freud, in a bid to encourage rehabilitation and aid their...

Lack of both planning and employer support cause UK staff to fall behind in careers, claims Office Angels

UK workers fear they are falling behind in their careers as they abandon long-term planning, according to a survey of over 1,000 workers by Office Angels.

ONS wealth figures illustrate need for pensions 'nudge' to encourage employees to contribute to retirement savings

Total household wealth in Great Britain was £10.3 trillion in 2008/10, according to the latest Wealth in Great Britain chapters, released by Office for National Statistics.

Lack of retirement support from employers leads to 'loss of vital skills', finds Aviva study

Almost two-thirds of employers offer no tailored retirement support to their older workers according to the latest Real Retirement Report from Aviva, published yesterday.

CIPP advises HR pros to prepare for influx of holiday requests

The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) has warned payroll and HR departments to be aware of the potentially high volume of annual leave requests in the weeks preceding the 2012...

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‘Don’t get caught out’, Transport for London urges employers as it sets out plans for Olympic Games

As the capital continues its transformation into a massive sporting and cultural venue, Transport for London (TfL) today set out its travel plans and advice for the Olympic Torch Relay and for the...

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UK employers fail to unlock the potential of their staff, Hay Group report claims

UK firms are failing to unlock the full productivity of their workforce, with the majority of employees facing “significant barriers to performing their job well”, according to a report from global...

Government invests £250,000 in third sector workforce development

Skills – Third Sector’s ongoing work to support the development of the third sector workforce has received renewed government funding of £250,000 for 2012/2013 from the Office for Civil Society.

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