Oxfam’s ‘toxic work environment’ allowed sexual misconduct allegations to go unchecked

The charity Oxfam failed to tackle an environment that allowed sexual misconduct and bullying to go unchecked, according to an interim independent review.

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Early-retiring employee not treated unfavourably by pension scheme, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has ruled that an employee was not treated unfavourably after his early retirement due to ill health... The post Early-retiring employee not treated unfavourably by pension scheme, says Supreme Court... Read more »

Manufacturers favour apprentices over graduates, says EEF

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TUC wants 1m new manufacturing and tech jobs by 2030

The TUC has called for the government to set a target for a million new manufacturing and hi-tech jobs by... The post TUC wants 1m new manufacturing and tech jobs by 2030 appeared... Read more »

The four zones of team engagement and how to make the best of them

Despite a huge body of research into employee engagement, little has focused on team dynamics. A team at Ashridge Executive... The post The four zones of team engagement and how to make the... Read more »

Brexit uncertainty hits two-fifths of hiring managers

Two-fifths of hiring managers struggle to find the right skills because of uncertainty around Brexit, according to new research The post Brexit uncertainty hits two-fifths of hiring managers appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

Royal roles among the most viewed in 2018

A communications assistant to the Royal Household, Princess Anne’s private secretary and “astronaut readiness project manager” were among the most...

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Sharp rise in number of UK employees looking for a new role

Almost a quarter of UK employees are pondering leaving their current job, according to research company Gartner... The post Sharp rise in number of UK employees looking for a new role appeared first... Read more »

Learning teams hold the key to productivity puzzle

Learning and development departments must take ownership of business productivity, according to line managers interviewed by Knowledgepool. Increasing productivity Employers... The post Learning teams hold the key to productivity puzzle appeared first... Read more »

Agency workers earn £400 a year less than directly employed colleagues

Agency workers are subject to a “pay penalty” of 16p an hour if they are in the same job for...

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