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KPMG offers prospective recruits simulation of work environment in 3D

KPMG has launched a graduate recruitment process using an advanced software application to take students into a simulation of a real office environment complete with a series of real-time tasks.

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Leadership is the top L&D priority for 2012, according to Video Arts

Leadership development is the top priority for learning and development teams over the next 12 months, according to a survey published yesterday by training firm Video Arts.

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NHS whistleblowers will be protected under new constitution

Doctors, nurses and other NHS workers who ‘blow the whistle’ will be protected in the future, under changes to the NHS Constitution announced by health secretary Andrew Lansley.

Public sector organisations lose out on benefits of shared services by overestimating challenges, according to MidlandHR

Public sector organisations are overestimating the challenges associated with implementing shared services with one of the starkest areas of disparity being job security, according to research...

UK Power Networks to work with Business in the Community, to help ex-offenders back to work

A scheme, which helps ex-offenders return to work, has been given a boost by UK Power Networks.

Santander launches its biggest ever graduate scheme with 100 places

Santander has launched its graduate scheme for 2012 which offers university leavers jobs in one of 12 business areas.

Regulation tightens grip on employers globally

The number of UK businesses facing regulatory investigations continues to rise, with more than one third (36%) of employers stating that they faced regulatory proceedings in the last year.

TUC: 'unfounded myths' about unemployment benefit scroungers

The TUC has published research which aims to challenge and dispel the “popular but unfounded myths” that 'people on disability benefits are swinging the lead'; 'lots of unemployed people are...

Security provider Chubb launches in-house university for managers

Chubb, a provider of security and fire protection services, has created an in-house university to unlock the potential of its future leaders.

Capita Hartshead staff use board games to teach school children about business

Volunteers from pensions advisory firm Capita Hartshead will today swap their desks for a snakes and ladders board, as part of a project to teach school children about business.

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Employer miscommunication of pensions to new recruits ‘woeful and deeply worrying’ according to NAPF

Employer miscommunication of pensions to new recruits ‘woeful and deeply worrying’ according to NAPF

Hospitality sector defies double-dip recession fears, reporting 'active' recruitment across all industries

Fears that a double dip recession may hit the hospitality industry were scotched as a new report from Caterer.com and People 1st reveals it is experiencing the highest level of jobs activity for over...