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'It's time for a new type of recruitment', says Autodesk's head of EMEA talent acquisition

“Lazy recruiters” are damaging the standard of the recruitment profession, causing employers to miss out on the best talent, according to Matthew Jeffery (pictured), head of EMEA talent acquisition...

CIPD appoints Peter Cheese as chief executive

The CIPD has today appointed Peter Cheese (pictured) as its new chief executive.

UK workforce over-estimates the time needed for continuous career progression, reports LinkedIn/IPSOS Mori

The majority of UK workforce over-estimate the time required per day to further career – thinking they should be spending more than 30 minutes daily on ‘continuous career management’, according to...

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Foreign secretary faces criticism for saying businesses should stop complaining and deliver more jobs

Foreign Secretary William Hague (pictured) has faced criticism from business leaders after telling employers to stop “complaining” and “get on with the task of delivering more of those jobs”.

Someone born today won’t get state pension until age 77, reports PwC

Someone born today is unlikely to receive their state pension until they reach 77 and their children will be working into their mid 80s, according to PwC projections.

Research reveals apprenticeships improve career prospects and benefit employers

Britain’s apprentices are getting promoted, improving their confidence and taking on more responsibility in the workplace, skills minister John Hayes has announced.

UK employers join forces to help staff receive qualifications during Adult Learners Week

Employers including McDonald's and Telefonica O2 have spoken out of the importance of helping staff attain qualifications, to mark Adult Learners Week (14-18 May).

National Work Wise Week: businesses challenged to think smarter about flexible working

This week marks the beginning of the seventh annual National Work Wise Week, building towards National Work From Home Day on Friday, which is challenging UK businesses to think smarter about the way...

CIPD suggests signs of upturn in labour market

The immediate jobs outlook has turned positive for the first time in more than a year, driven largely by a decrease in redundancy intentions, according to a CIPD/YouGov survey of more than 1,000...

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Pensions red tape challenge is opportune time for Government to streamline regulations, says NAPF

Pensions experts have identified a shopping list of key areas where the Government needs to focus its energies if it is to meet its Red Tape Challenge and reinvigorate workplace pensions.

Tanker drivers' strike narrowly avoided, but Unite claims employers have 'no room for complacency'

A strike by tanker drivers was averted on Friday with drivers voting to accept proposals tabled after eight days of talks at Acas.

Public sector pensions strike deemed 'unnecessary and damaging' by BCC

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has deemed last week’s strike action over public sector pensions to be “unnecessary and damaging to the eceonomy.”

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