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Government ‘Should Fund Training’ for Redundant Public Sector Workers

More than two thirds of learning and development specialists believe that the government should set aside a fund to provide business skills training for redundant public sector workers.

UK Employees are Most Motivated by Colleagues

A study has revealed that employees in the UK consider their work colleagues to be their main source of motivation and job satisfaction.

Logistics Jobs ‘More Enjoyable than Music Industry’

People working in logistics enjoy their jobs more than any other industry, according to a recent survey.

Procurement Recruitment Outperforms Other Areas

The UK jobs market for purchasing professionals outperformed most other professions during the second quarter of 2011, and looks set to improve further.

New focus on employee engagement as morale hits record low

The Government has recently launched its new Employee Engagement Taskforce, with the intention of boosting employee engagement in the UK. The launch comes at a time when many businesses are increasing their focus on employee motivation.

Employers Struggling to Recruit Amid Skills Shortages

Many employers are finding it difficult to recruit staff with the right skills despite high levels of unemployment, leading to calls for increased training, particularly for young people.

Increasing Numbers of Employers Planning to Recruit

Confidence is returning as an increasing number of employers are now planning to take on permanent staff members.

Tribunal Reforms ‘Won’t Increase Recruitment’

The government’s plans to reform the employment tribunal system is unlikely to make employers more likely to recruit, a survey has shown.

Kelloggs Announce New Supply Chain Chief

Kellogg Company has announced that Steven Sterling will be joining the company as senior vice president, global supply chain.

What To Put In A Cover Letter

Many people are unsure of how to write a covering letter to go with a job application. As your cover letter is often the first impression you’ll make on a potential employer, it’s important to get it right to maximise your chances of getting an interview.

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