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HR vacancies increase and pay rises, as 'entrepreneurial opportunities' arise for people managers

Public sector change has seen an increased requirement for HR professionals to coach and support people managers throughout the restructure period, according to the Talent Spotlight from recruiter...

Gender pay gap falls below 10% - but 299,000 jobs still pay below minimum wage, ONS reports

The gender pay gap has fallen below 10% for the first time, according to data published today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Younger workers face a leadership 'glass ceiling' with half of colleagues having problems with a younger boss

Following last week’s announcement that youth unemployment has topped 1 million for the first time, young people have been dealt a fresh blow with the news that half of employees would “have problems”...

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Forum of Private Business calls for chancellor to improve employability skills for school leavers in Autumn Statement

A number of key issues affecting small business “must be addressed” by Government in Tuesday’s Autumn Statement if the economy is to grow next year, according to the Forum of Private Business (FPB).

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Government announces shake-up to employment law with a consultation on 'protected conversations' about poor performance

The Government has announced a consultation on ‘protected conversations’, to allow employers to have ‘frank’ discussions about poor performance with employees without fear that they could be used as...

Financial Planning Week: UK employees believe financial planning is not just for the wealthy

Almost three quarters of people in the UK (73%) believe financial Planning is relevant to everyone and not just the wealthy according to a YouGov poll carried out in association with National Savings...

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High Pay Commission moves to address 'stratospheric pay increases' amongst UK's highest earners

The High Pay Commission’s final report, published this morning, shows ‘stratospheric pay increases’ which have seen wealth flow upwards to the top 0.1% away from average workers.

Dress down days in the office, look set to become a thing of the past

Dress down days could look set to become a thing of the past as the majority of UK workers want to dress to impress in a bid to save their jobs and win new business because of the current economic...

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Health and wellbeing experts welcome recommendations to replace GP 'sick note' with independent panel

The healthcare sector has warmly welcomed a Government-backed review into sickness absence, which recommends staff should be signed off for long-term sickness by an independent assessment service and...

Government announces £250 million fund for businesses to invest in training

The prime minister has launched a scheme for businesses to be given the power to design, develop and purchase the vocational training programmes they need.

Health at Work report recommends employee assistance programmes should retain tax exemptions

The independent sickness absence review recommended that employee assistance programmes retain their tax exemptions.

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UK could have relaxed rules around Working Time Directive, following prime minister's agreement with German chancellor

Staff could be allowed to write to their employer to say they do not wish to be “bound” by the Working Time Directive, according to reports.

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