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Regulator investigates actions of former HBOS managers in bank’s collapse
Inquiry could lead to lifetime bans from working in the UK financial services industryA group of former leaders at the failed bank HBOS are facing an investigation by the financial services watchdogs,...
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New ‘associate nurse’ role won’t solve nursing shortages, Unison warns
Union says initiative risks confusing patients and ignores ongoing hiring problemsNHS plans to introduce a new nursing role will not solve the drastic shortage of skilled nurses across the health...
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Millennials most demanding generation to manage, according to bosses
HR urged to ‘change tack’ when designing leadership development programmes for the futureMillennials are more demanding on managers’ time and need more support in the workplace than any other...
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Why employers should not turn a blind eye to discrimination in the workplace
Legal fees, damages, and loss of reputation mean prevention is better than cureA recent case, involving a female banker, shows the potential cost of defending discrimination cases. The case...
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MPs deride government's 'unclear' plans to boost UK workforce productivity
Initiatives such as apprenticeship levy lack focus, warns select committee The government’s flagship ‘Productivity Plan,’ a 15-point manifesto aimed at ‘fixing the foundations’ of the British economy,...
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Racial pay gap grows as employees become better qualified
Black graduates earn less than white peers, finds TUCWorkers with degrees who identify as black, African, Caribbean, or black British earn 23 per cent less than their white counterparts on average,...
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How to use employee handbooks to minimise workplace risk
And why failing to keep it updated could make it a liability rather than an assetRunning a modern people-led business requires the management of risks arising from employees. Having a handbook in...
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L&D guru Jane Hart: ‘Learning isn’t something extra to working’
Why practitioners will need to take a more supportive role in the new world of collaborative learningThe future of L&D needs a practitioner who can support employees’ efforts to learn...
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‘Professionalise decision-making skills’ to cut mistakes, CIMA urges employers
HR and L&D have key role in supporting leadership improvementBusiness leaders are making bad decisions because there is lack of trust, a non-alignment of incentives to goals, and information...
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We’ll pay you not to work, Telefónica tells staff aged over 53
Spanish telecoms group reaches union deal to cut wage billSpanish telecoms group Telefónica is offering staff aged over 53 years who have been with the organisation for more than 15 years, the chance...
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Innovation is top business priority for first time, finds CIPD HR Outlook
Shift in business strategy creates significant opportunities for HRInnovation has become the leading business priority for HR and other business leaders for the first time, according to the...
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Training model 70:20:10 is 'most effective for learners', research finds
But L&D heads remain sceptical as model suggest formal training doesn’t workThe 70:20:10 model of learning is more than just a training fad, it can help predict better organisational success,...
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Looking after employees’ wellbeing includes providing the right financial...
But employers’ duty to inform should stop short of giving adviceThe CIPD recently published a report on wellbeing at work, an issue for HR which is clearly going to gain more interest this year. One...
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Five ways to build organisational trust
BBC Worldwide’s people director shares her advice for strengthening relationships in times of changeIn an era of rising complexity and a near-permanent state of flux, strong relationships and a deep...
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Looking for HR software? Register now for this free masterclass
The popular HR Software Masterclass event will return on 8 March.This free session with Denis Barnard from HRmeansbusiness Ltd will guide you through the process of selecting the right HR software for...
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‘Broken’ recruitment processes deter thousands of young people, report finds
One in ten candidates avoid whole sector after bad experienceYoung people continue to fall victim to “broken recruitment processes” that leave many with lower self-esteem, and a negative impression of...
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Hiring and firing ‘at will’ versus unfair dismissal protection
What are the main differences between US and UK employment law?Lawyers dealing with US companies with workplaces in the UK, or liaising with those organisations’ US attorneys, are often struck (as the...
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Employers must recognise scale of mental wellbeing challenge, says shadow...
What we learned from the BITC ‘Mental Health First Aid’ conference Despite government interventions, mental health is still the leading cause of sickness absence in the UK, with 70 million days of work...
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Government and CIPD join forces to tackle cyber security at work
HR should be ‘influencers’ when it comes to protecting data, says MPThe CIPD has launched an e-learning course aimed at helping HR professionals tackle the growing possibility of cyber attacks against...
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Legal challenge may force change to procedure on spent convictions
Claimants say legislation means minor offences 'could never be cleared from their record'Those HR professionals responsible for appointments in their organisations will be familiar with pre-screening...
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