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Heathrow Express signs up to cross-industry graduate scheme

Heathrow Express is taking part in a rail-industry paid work placement scheme launched in April 2012, called Track and Train.

Employee engagement defies age of austerity, as workplace pride increases, finds Badenoch & Clark

UK workers are combating austerity blues and economic woes with a renewed sense of purpose, according to a new study revealed exclusively to HR demonstrating levels of enthusiasm and engagement remain...

Lack of planning for Unite's May industrial action could put patients lives at risk, warns NHS Employers

The NHS Employers organisation has “serious concerns” that NHS trusts are not being given sufficient opportunity to plan for industrial action by the trade union Unite on 10 May.

HR Excellence Awards 2012: The shortlist

HR magazine is delighted to unveil the shortlist for the HR Excellence Awards 2012. Congratulations to all our finalists.

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Workplace deaths underestimated by 800%, claims Unite

Trade union Unite has accused the Government of “hiding behind statistics”, as workplace deaths are underestimated by more than 800%.

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Morrisons' HR director Norman Pickavance to stand down in June

Norman Pickavance, HR director at supermarket chain Morrisons, is to leave the organisation at the end of June, HR magazine has learned.

Employers waste £270 million a year on 'failed recruitment', reveals Learndirect

Employers may be wasting as much as £270 million a year on failed recruitment, according to a report from Learndirect.

European businesses slash training spend, despite global skills shortage, according to Accenture

Almost nine out of 10 European employers have cut or frozen spending on skills and training in the last 12 months despite a continued concern over skills shortages, according to report from...

UK companies depend on 'outdated' methods to train staff, finds CIPD/Cornerstone OnDemand survey

UK employers rely on “outdated” to provide training to their staff, according to a new survey by the CIPD for HRD, its annual learning and talent development conference

Employers' confidence to hire reaches three-year high, according to REC

Employer confidence to recruit has reached the highest level since 2009, according to The Recruitment and Employment Confederation’s JobsOutlook, a monthly survey of employers’ hiring intentions.

Acas launches Olympics guidance for employers

With Olympic organisers predicting one million extra Games-related journeys into the capital this summer, Acas has issued advice for employers on how to minimise the disruption to their business.

A third of graduates forced to claim Jobseekers Allowance, reports Totaljobs

More than a third of UK graduates have been searching for work for over six months, forcing the same percentage to claim Jobseekers Allowance, according to recruitment website Totaljobs.