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Fit notes aid communication with staff, but do not reduce absence, CIPD/Simplyhealth survey shows

The introduction of the ‘fit note’ to replace the ‘sick note’ has provided the nudge needed for managers to open up important conversations with their staff and discuss the best way to help get...

Jump in numbers of employers closing defined benefit pensions since 2010, finds NAPF

The number of businesses that have closed their final salary pension to all of their staff has jumped by a third, the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF)has revealed.

Managers expect more redundancies in 2012 and fear for their own jobs, says CMI

More than two fifths of UK managers are expecting more redundancies in 2012 and over a third feel insecure in their own jobs, according to the annual end of year research from the Chartered Management...

Government launches consultation into tribunal fees

Plans to lower the £84 million cost to the taxpayer, and relieve pressure on businesses, through the introduction of fees for employment tribunals were announced yesterday by justice minister Jonathan...

Optimistic outlook for MBA graduates despite economic uncertainty, GMAC reveals

In contrast to concerning economic predictions, findings from the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) reveal an optimistic job outlook for MBA and Masters graduates.

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Morrisons to create 7,000 new jobs next year

Morrisons is to create 7,000 new jobs in 2012 as it continues its store expansion programme.

Thomas Cook to close 200 'under-performing' branches following £398 million loss

Thomas Cook will close up to 200 of its 1,300 stores over the next two years as part of its “thorough review of the profitability of the UK business”.

Bah humbug? Hungover employees set to cost employers £888 million this Christmas

Seven out of 10 workers will spend one working day nursing a hangover this festive season, costing employers £888 million in lost productivity, poll of 6,000 staff reveals.

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CIPD: It will be a tough jobs market for both sexes as unemployment increases

While men benefited most during the initial post-recession jobs recovery in 2010, it’s been tough for both sexes in the 2011 jobs market and women have actually fared slightly better than men despite...

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Employers should have more freedom to design and deliver their own training, says UKCES

Employers should be offered the opportunity to step up and develop the training their business needs for growth, according to a report published by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills.

Crush complexity: larger businesses reluctant to hire because of 'burdensome regulation', says BCC

More than half of larger business want to take on more staff by 2015, but are frustrated by a lack of skilled labour in the UK and burdensome employment regulation, according to a survey of 1,200...

UK unemployment increases by 128,000 in Q3 to 2.64 million

There were 2.64 million unemployed people in the third quarter of 2011, up 128,000 on the previous three months quarter, findings from the Office of National Statistics revealed this morning.