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Kenexa research dispells myths about generation Y

Millennial workers are often depicted as a unique and hard-to-manage generation, however a study published yesterday claims that isn’t the case.

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Hollyoaks' production company launches volunteering scheme for employees

The stars of Hollyoaks have launched a new volunteering scheme today for the soap’s production house, Lime Pictures, which will allow them to volunteer their time to local charity and community work.

Confidence for growth and recruitment drops amongst manufacturing employers

For the first time in two years, optimism regarding the general business situation fell among UK manufacturers, and expectations of slower activity are driving a reappraisal of forward-looking...

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HMRC clarifies VAT requirements for cycle to work schemes

In response to a recent European Court of Justice judgement, HMRC has confirmed that provision of a benefit via salary sacrifice to employees constitutes a supply of services for consideration and is...

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DWP consultation shows "overwhelming support" for a single-tier state pension

A summary of consultation responses published yesterday revealed broad support for state pension reforms that could significantly reduce the need for pensioners to apply for pension credit.

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Oracle launches group personal pension with 89% take-up rate

Oracle has rolled out a group personal pension to its entire UK staff, with an 89% take-up.

G4S global staff survey reports "significant" increases in employee engagement

International security solutions group G4S, has today published the results of its 2011 employee survey of 625,000 staff, reporting "significant" increases in employee engagement.

Bank of America Europe Card Services receives accreditiation for skills strategy

Bank of America Europe Card Services has become the first UK credit card lender to receive accreditation from the National Skills Academy for Financial Services for the in-house training it offers to...

Office designer Maris Interiors launches careers website

Maris Interiors, office and workplace interiors designer, has launched a new careers website.

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High Court decision on what makes a DC pension throws up questions for employers

The first Supreme Court judgment on pension schemes was handed down yesterday, clarifying confusion around what is a defined contribution (DC) scheme, which can have a big impact on members’ rights....

Cold hard cash is the biggest factor for graduate job seekers

Financial concerns are dominating the graduates of 2011’s career choice criteria but according to research from management consultancy, Hay Group, average graduate level salaries may be "considerably"...

One in six already planning Olympic sickie, finds Badenoch & Clark

As the one-year countdown to London 2012 begins today, research among 1,000 office workers shows the vast majority of employers (79.9%) are still to establish a London 2012 leave policy, resulting in...

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