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NAS pilots initiative to help people with autism find work

Prospects, The National Autistic Society’s (NAS) recruitment service is piloting a 28-week into work course for adults with autism called Preparation for Employment (PfE).

Online portal launched to help employers set up flexible working schemes

The Anywhere Working Consortium has launched its online portal to help UK organisations adopt more flexible working practices.

Inflation falls but Government must increase quantitative easing to create jobs, says BCC

As inflation moves towards its 2% target, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) should announce an increase in the quantitative easing (QE) programme to make it easier for employers to expand and create...

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Age discrimination? Supreme Court to decide if it is 'justifiable' to retire older employees to make way for young talent

A landmark legal dispute brought by a solicitor who claims he was forcibly retired at 65, came to the Supreme Court this week, when the decision will be made legitimate and justifiable for law firm...

Doctors vote against Government's reforms for NHS pensions

Doctors and medical students have “overwhelmingly” voted to reject proposed changes to the NHS pension scheme.

Unemployment figures signal the toughest labour market since 1994

Unemployment has risen to 2.68 million, increasing by 118,000 between September and November 2011.

Network Rail launches graduate recruitment scheme across 27 companies in the rail sector

Network Rail has launched the Track & Train scheme to give up to 100 graduates employment experience and training to help further their careers.

Presenteeism figures increase due to downturn, finds Nuffield Health

A third of workers are more likely to go into work ill because of the economic downturn, according to a survey by Nuffield Health.

Fairness and performance: A new approach to pay for the National Farmers Union

One year after we set the wheels in motion for a total overhaul of the National Farmers Union (NFU)'s approach to pay and performance, we are about to embark on our first financial year under a new...

Self-employment helps keep the lid on UK unemployment, says CIPD

The CIPD has raised concerns that the rate of unemployment conceals the numbers of the workforce engaging in casual and part-time employment.

ILM appoints Charles Elvin as chief executive

The Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) has appointed Charles Elvin (pictured) as its chief executive today (18 January 2012).

Training providers and colleges join forces to launch scheme to help unemployed get skilled and back to work

NCG, a provider of education, training and employability, has launched a concept to support job seekers struggling to find work.

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