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Jaguar Land Rover invites school children to view its sites, to promote the manufacturing sector

Jaguar Land Rover is opening its doors to a host of young engineers, as the automotive industry pioneers the Government’s first ‘See Inside Manufacturing’ initiative.

Health charity Mind embeds inclusion into recruitment strategy

Mental health charity Mind is to ensure an inclusive approach is embedded in its recruitment process, by signing up to become ‘ClearAssured’.

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Unemployment hits 17-year high, according to ONS

Unemployment has reached 2.57 million, a rate of 8.1% - marking a 17-year high - according to results published this morning by the Office of National Statistics (ONS).

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Six months since Davies Review of women on boards: prime minister says there is still a long way to go

Today the prime minister David Cameron is hosting a reception at 10 Downing Street to celebrate women’s contribution to business.

Two thirds of staff 'looking for a better job' says Hays

Two thirds (67%) of the working population is likely to move on if they were offered a better job, according to a new survey from recruiter Hays.

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Pensions auto-enrolment: 100 employers already signed up to NEST

Almost 100 employers have so far signed up to use National Employees Savings Trust (NEST) ahead of the introduction of employer duties and automatic enrolment of staff in to pensions in 2012, NEST...

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Double dip recession? BCC reports recruitment wanes as business confidence plummets

The British Chambers of Commerce’s latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES), released today highlights the risks facing Britain's recovery.

BCC: prime minister must provide a road map for UK economy

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has called on the prime minister David Cameron to provide a road map for the UK economy,

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Recruitment bounces back after summer slow-down, according to Adecco findings

The jobs market began to stabilise in September following the typical lull experienced during the summer months, according to a report by Adecco, published this morning.

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What does the extension of the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims mean for employers?

The Government has committed itself to reforming employment law as part of its bigger ‘Plan for Growth’ which aims to boost business confidence and growth in spite of the UK’s troubled economic...

Employee engagement in UK businesses lags behind the global trend, according to ORC International

The overall picture of employee engagement in the UK is lagging in 2011,according to the global Perspectives survey.

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O2 allows working parents more flexibility over managing hours

O2 has launched its Working Families’ Contract, a flexible contract allowing groups of between two and four working parents to decide how they will cover shifts over a month.