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University of Bristol launches online platform to recruit the best global academics

The University of Bristol is poised to launch a global online recruitment platform to increase the efficiency of its recruitment system and contend for talent in an increasingly competitive academic...

Employers still not successfully communicating pensions auto-enrolment, meaning opt-outs could be 'significant', finds Aviva

Most employers (70%) are aware of pension reform changes but 68% of employees have little or no knowledge of automatic enrolment yet, according to a report from Aviva.

Unemployment rates stagnate across European Union

Unemployment in the Eurozone has remained stagnant at 10.2% according to the EU’s statistical office Eurostat.

Festo report exposes gap in leadership skills in manufacturing and engineering sector

The survey found technical skills need to be developed, although 33% of employers in the sector said they have adequate capability for technical skills.

David Conway takes over HR responsibilities for BBC Studios and Post Production

David Conway (pictured) has been appointed chief operating officer (COO) for BBC Studios and Post Production, a commercial subsidiary of the BBC, providing studios, post production and digital media...

UK salaries stagnate, finds Office Angels

Permanent salaries advertised in the UK have stalled, according to data from recruiter Office Angels.

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More than a fifth of employees will take unauthorised Olympics absence, finds YouGov poll

UK organisations are struggling to cope with Olympics staffing challenges, as many employees (21%) are willing to take unauthorised time off to watch high profile events, according to a YouGov survey,...

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UK Power Networks invites graduates to design graduate recruitment programme

UK Power Networks has introduced an assessment scheme for recruitment, designed by graduates for graduates.

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Sixth formers are 'ambitious and entrepreneurial' but only a quarter get to visit employers, finds City & Guilds

Almost nine in 10 16-18 year olds said that a visit to an employer was "extremely useful" to them, yet only a quarter of learners have been given this opportunity, according to research published by...

Hot topic: health and safety overkill?

Does your employer allow staff to hang decorations in the run-up to Christmas, or is this banned as part of health and safety overkill in your organisation?

Government launches its first 'John Lewis-style' business, to administer civil service pensions

The first ‘John Lewis-style’ business created from a central government service, was launched yesterday by Francis Maude (pictured), minister for the Cabinet Office.

NHS Leadership Academy will shape NHS, post-Health Bill, says NHS Employers

The NHS has put people at the heart of its agenda, as “the architecture of the organisation looks set to change following the Health Bill,” the director of NHS Employers, Dean Royles, told HR.