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Temporary recruitment 'on the increase'

Mon, 11 May 2009 20:00:01 GMT

An increasing number of companies are hiring workers on a temporary basis, it has been revealed...

Don Sull: How to get the most from new recruits

Mon, 11 May 2009 20:00:01 GMT

To get the most out of their workers there are a few simple steps employers can make when taking on new recruits, it has been...

Kellogg's gives employees 'summer fun' with flexible working hours

Fri, 08 May 2009 16:00:01 GMT

Employees at Kellogg's who have worked their contracted hours have been given the opportunity to take Friday afternoons off over the summer...

Government 'steps up recruitment campaign' for social services

Fri, 08 May 2009 16:00:01 GMT

Following the death of Baby P, the government is stepping up its recruitment drive in the social services sector...

IER tells restaurants minimum wage is already low enough

Fri, 08 May 2009 12:00:02 GMT

The Institute of Employment Rights (IER) has spoken out against employers who try and cut the minimum wage their pay their staff...

Personal finance worries 'affect employee productivity'

Thu, 07 May 2009 12:00:02 GMT

An employee's performance at work is often a reflection of their personal financial status, it has been claimed...

Government bans use of tips to top up waiter wages

Thu, 07 May 2009 12:00:02 GMT

From October of this year restaurants will be banned from using tips to top up the pay of employees who earn less than the minimum...

Expert offers tips on tackling workplace bullying

Thu, 07 May 2009 12:00:02 GMT

One industry expert who is looking to tackle workplace bullying has warned that context is something which needs to be considered when dealing with the...

Satisfied employees 'looking beyond the recession'

Wed, 06 May 2009 20:00:02 GMT

Despite the extra workload many people are facing as a result of the recession, a new survey has found employee satisfaction to be increasing in...

KPMG staff accept reduced hours to prevent redundancies

Wed, 06 May 2009 20:00:02 GMT

In order to avoid redundancies during the recession, many workers at KPMG have offered to move to a four-day week...

B&Q to open new stores and create 2,000 jobs

Tue, 05 May 2009 12:00:02 GMT

DIY retailer B&Q is to create 2,000 jobs in the UK over the next year as it plans to open seven new stores...

PricewaterhouseCoopers to take on 1,000 jobseekers this year

Tue, 05 May 2009 12:00:02 GMT

There has been some good news for jobseekers as PricewaterhouseCoopers has announced that it will be taking on 1,000 new people this year...

Ageing workforce 'will affect future company productivity'

Tue, 05 May 2009 12:00:02 GMT

By 2030, the ageing workforce in the UK will begin to affect the productivity of many companies, it has been predicted...

Employees 'calling in sick' as swine flu fears spread

Fri, 01 May 2009 16:00:01 GMT

New figures have revealed that many employees are calling in sick for work as concern about the spread of swine flu increases...

Jobseekers 'choosing job security over high pay packets'

Fri, 01 May 2009 16:00:01 GMT

Many jobseekers who have recently graduated are choosing job security instead of high salaries when looking for employment, it has been claimed...

Tailoring CVs 'an important move for jobseekers'

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:00:01 GMT

Tailoring their CVs is one of the most important things jobseekers can do to increase their chances of finding employment, they have been advised...

Equality bill welcomed by women's group

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:00:01 GMT

The equality bill has been welcomed by one group which works to support women in business...

Healthcare candidates 'lying on CVs'

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:00:02 GMT

Jobseekers applying for healthcare jobs are continuing to give inaccurate information about any past criminal convictions they may have, a survey has revealed...

Private medical insurance 'beneficial to firms and their staff'

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:00:02 GMT

Companies are being advised that providing their employees with private medical insurance (PMI) could prove to be a beneficial move...

Many businesses planning pay freezes, research shows

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:00:01 GMT

New research has revealed that over half of the businesses in the UK are planning to freeze pay this year...

Employees admit they would divulge firm secrets for Â£1m

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:00:01 GMT

It appears as though employee loyalty is at a low in the UK as many have admitted that they could be persuaded to hand over...

Royal Mail employees face pay freeze

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:00:01 GMT

Royal Mail staff are facing pay freezes as a direct result of the recession, it has emerged...

Expedia: Holidays equal a happy workplace

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:00:01 GMT

It seems as though taking time off work and getting away from it all may be more important than many employees think...

Primark 'may increase job opportunities' after sales announcement

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:00:01 GMT

Jobseekers may be pleased to learn that there could be vacancies in the retail sector arising in the future...

Tesco profits 'will mean more jobs'

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:00:01 GMT

Jobseekers may be pleased to learn that there could be new employment opportunities at supermarket chain Tesco...

"Good prospects" for women in the construction industry

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:00:01 GMT

Prospects are currently good for women working in the construction industry, one industry expert believes...

Government targets unemployed in "Budget for Jobs"

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:00:01 GMT

In his budget report yesterday, Alistair Darling stated that more help will be offered to jobseekers...

Training 'is always popular during a recession'

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:00:01 GMT

It times of recession, training is always a popular option as many people view it as an opportunity to enhance their skills, is has been...

Panasonic 'aims to cut costs with HR improvements'

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:00:01 GMT

In order to cut costs and improve the quality of the department for its employees, Panasonic has stated that it is taking steps to improve...

Managers need to be positive, survey shows

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:00:01 GMT

In order to survive the economic downturn managers need to have a positive outlook, new research has suggested...

CIPD: The future of HR is changing

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:00:01 GMT

Jobseekers looking to enter the human resources sector (HR) may be interested to hear the latest move from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development...

Panel recommends "entry steps" for promoting professions

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

A government panel has identified "five key entry steps" for broadening access to the UK's leading professions...

Government urged to freeze minimum wage

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

There have been calls for the government to freeze the minimum wage in the UK to help the country recover from the recession...

'Coaching style of management' recommended by CIPD

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

With staff coaching increasingly becoming the responsibility of line managers, a more participative style of management is required, claims the Chartered Institute of Personnel and...

Employers 'may face extra costs' from new recruitment regulations

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

One organisation has spoken out against new government proposals to increase regulations for recruitment agencies...

UK pay raises some of the world's lowest, study shows

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

As a result of the current economic downturn, many employers are no longer offering pay rises to their workers, it has been revealed...

Could organisation be the key to promotion?

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

It seems as though employers and their workers have different opinions when it comes to keeping their desks tidy...

Accountants 'becoming more competitive'

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

As the recession begins to bite, accountants are increasingly trying to differentiate themselves from their fellow professionals, it has been claimed...

Retail offers a 'quick route to management'

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Those looking to work in management may wish to consider entering the retail sector as it has been claimed that this offers the fastest route...

Government urged to introduce short-time working scheme

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

A coalition of organisations in the UK is urging the government to introduce a short-time working scheme to help industry and workers through the...

Expert: HR workers need to support staff

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Human resources (HR) employees need to be aware that staff may be feeling under pressure due to increased workloads, according to one professional...

Jobseekers 'should consider green sector'

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Jobseekers have been urged to take advantage of the government's drive to create jobs in the green energy sector...

Top professions 'are becoming more socially exclusive'

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Many of the leading professions in the country are almost a closed shop to certain people in society, a report has suggested...

Barmaid wins compensation after being sacked for not turning off tap

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

A barmaid has been awarded compensation from her former employer because she was sacked for failing to turn off a tap at the end of...

EHRC calls upon finance industry to promote gender equality

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:00:01 GMT

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has told the finance sector that it needs to encourage gender equality among employers...

British workers 'turning to seasonal jobs'

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:00:01 GMT

An increasing number of workers in the UK are considering seasonal jobs, it has been suggested...

Up to 3,000 jobs created by Papa John's

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:00:01 GMT

Jobseekers may be pleased to learn that Papa John's is set to create up to 3,000 new positions...

Link found between desk jobs and obesity

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:00:01 GMT

New research has discovered a link between sitting down at a desk all day and obesity...

Jobseekers 'need help, not gimmicks'

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:00:01 GMT

It has been claimed by the Taxpayers Alliance that now more than ever jobseekers need help and support in finding employment...

Orange launches sales talent and development programme

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:00:01 GMT

A new talent and development programme has been launched by Orange...