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Strike day: Prime minister urges staff to take children to work as industrial action looks set to jeopardise economic recovery

As the prime minister David Cameron urges working parents not taking part in the strikes, to take their children to work today, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has said today's industrial...

Government and car manufacturers call on young people to explore automotive career oportunities in groundbreaking intiative

The UK motor industry yesterday called on the "automotive stars of tomorrow" to see how they can play a role in designing, developing or producing some of the world’s most admired and ground-breaking...

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Employers sign up to embed vocational qualifications into their business strategy

Some of the UK’s largest employers have joined a nationwide campaign to embed vocational qualifications (VQs) and learning into the future of British businesses.

Work Foundation report says 'knowledge economy' is the UK's only hope for sustained prosperity

Only the knowledge economy can provide the jobs and balanced growth needed to secure the UK’s future prosperity, according to a plan for growth published today by The Work Foundation.

Admiral staff share £1.6 million bonus

Car insurance provider Admiral has shared a bonus payout of £1.6 million amongst its 2,500 members of staff.

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UK divided in opinion over tomorrow's strikes as disruption looks set to ripple across private sector employees

Research reveals the UK is divided over tomorrow's proposed strike of 750,000 UK employees.

UK CEOs are demanding higher staff productivity but a minority align performance management to business strategy

UK CEOs have set bullish growth targets for 2011, and are demanding significant increases in workforce productivity to meet them, according to research published yesterday by global management...

HR Excellence Gold Award Winner: Royal College of Nursing

Three years ago, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) was steeped in a culture of inertia, old-fashioned employment practices and trade union confrontation. The HR department sat uncomfortably in the...

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HR Excellence Awards 2011 - Best workplace diversity strategy: Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust

Last year, the Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust (HEFT) made a move to use its apprenticeship scheme to improve gender, race, age and disability equality – and in turn, workplace diversity.

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HR Excellence Awards 2011 - Best HR team, public/voluntary sector: Broadway Homelessness and Support

Not only has the HR team at London-based homelessness charity Broadway Homelessness and Support been instrumental in helping the charity secure new business over the past year, but it has shared its...

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HR Excellence Awards 2011 - Health and wellbeing award: Royal College of Nursing

With uncertainty mounting about job security in the public sector, a growing number of nurses are turning to unions such as the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) for help and support.

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HR Excellence Awards 2011 - Best HR team, private sector: ATS Euromaster

Three years ago, nationwide fast-fit and tyre centre company ATS Euromaster was in trouble. It had a long record of significant financial loss, the country was in recession and the commercial vehicle...

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