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27/02/2012
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Hays Reports Tunnel Vision Trapping Workers And Hindering Growth
The Hays Career Outlook Survey has revealed that workers are being trapped in career silos because they don't believe they can cross sector or industry boundaries, according to new data from the Hays Career Outlook Survey. The survey also highlights that employers in both sectors are often unable to recognise the transferable skills that might help them to identify potential
candidates who are capable of supporting their growth plans.The survey reveals the vast majority of employers believe that previous experience in the same sector is important. Whilst only just over a third (38%) of public sector employers say previous public sector experience is
important, over half (56%) of employers in the private sector deem previous private sector experience to be important in potential candidates.
E.ON Commits To A Simpler Energy Market
E.ON has provided detailed feedback to Ofgem concerning its retail market reform proposals and indicated that it will broadly support the energy regulator's proposals. Ofgem has indicated that its proposals are designed to help make the energy marketplace clear and simple for consumers and they come at a time when E.ON's Reset Review has begun to deliver changes that will benefit its millions of customers. Through consultation and discussion with customers and consumer advocacy groups, the Reset Review initiative has already resulted in revisions to the company's direct debit policy and a reduction by a quarter of tariffs available to new customers - small but important steps forward towards rebuilding customer trust.
New Treatment For Diabetic Kids
All eligible under 18s with type 1 diabetes will now have access to life-changing insulin pumps under plans announced today. The pumps are small medical devices that are attached to the individual's body and are programmed to administer the correct amount of insulin needed, removing the need for insulin injections and making the condition easier to manage. Funding of at least £1 million will be provided to NHS Boards to help them deliver pumps to under 18s who need them, as well as tripling the amount of pumps available to all Scots.
The Hays Career Outlook Survey has revealed that workers are being trapped in career silos because they don't believe they can cross sector or industry boundaries, according to new data from the Hays Career Outlook Survey. The survey also highlights that employers in both sectors are often unable to recognise the transferable skills that might help them to identify potential
candidates who are capable of supporting their growth plans.The survey reveals the vast majority of employers believe that previous experience in the same sector is important. Whilst only just over a third (38%) of public sector employers say previous public sector experience is
important, over half (56%) of employers in the private sector deem previous private sector experience to be important in potential candidates.
E.ON Commits To A Simpler Energy Market
E.ON has provided detailed feedback to Ofgem concerning its retail market reform proposals and indicated that it will broadly support the energy regulator's proposals. Ofgem has indicated that its proposals are designed to help make the energy marketplace clear and simple for consumers and they come at a time when E.ON's Reset Review has begun to deliver changes that will benefit its millions of customers. Through consultation and discussion with customers and consumer advocacy groups, the Reset Review initiative has already resulted in revisions to the company's direct debit policy and a reduction by a quarter of tariffs available to new customers - small but important steps forward towards rebuilding customer trust.
New Treatment For Diabetic Kids
All eligible under 18s with type 1 diabetes will now have access to life-changing insulin pumps under plans announced today. The pumps are small medical devices that are attached to the individual's body and are programmed to administer the correct amount of insulin needed, removing the need for insulin injections and making the condition easier to manage. Funding of at least £1 million will be provided to NHS Boards to help them deliver pumps to under 18s who need them, as well as tripling the amount of pumps available to all Scots.
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24 May 2004
'Sickies' rise for first time in five years
Workplace absenteeism has increased for the first time in five years, adding an extra 10 million sick days that cost UK businesses £11.6 billion last year.
'Sickies' rise for first time in five years
Workplace absenteeism has increased for the first time in five years, adding an extra 10 million sick days that cost UK businesses £11.6 billion last year.
06 July 2011
Radical Pension Changes To Affect Local Businesses
Private sector employers need to take action now to prepare for a significant overhaul of employee pension provision or face playing catch up on one of the biggest issues to impact the business community for decades, according to a leading UK pension’s expert.
Radical Pension Changes To Affect Local Businesses
Private sector employers need to take action now to prepare for a significant overhaul of employee pension provision or face playing catch up on one of the biggest issues to impact the business community for decades, according to a leading UK pension’s expert.
22 June 2010
UK Deficit Tackled With Higher VAT
Today the Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne has set out his Budget with a comprehensive five-year plan aimed at rebuilding the British economy.
UK Deficit Tackled With Higher VAT
Today the Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne has set out his Budget with a comprehensive five-year plan aimed at rebuilding the British economy.
07 December 2009
Extra £3bn Govt Savings Planned
Gordon Brown has outlined plans to trim £12bn from the Government's budget over the next four years. He said savings plans had increased by £3bn, in a move squarely targeted at high earning public sector workers. The Prime Minister said these senior civil servants would be "named and shamed" in a bid to bolster efficiency.
Extra £3bn Govt Savings Planned
Gordon Brown has outlined plans to trim £12bn from the Government's budget over the next four years. He said savings plans had increased by £3bn, in a move squarely targeted at high earning public sector workers. The Prime Minister said these senior civil servants would be "named and shamed" in a bid to bolster efficiency.
08 September 2009
Crisis Challenges 'Cut For The Poorest'
Some of the poorest could see a 20% cut in income if a proposed change to housing benefit for private sector tenants goes through. Crisis has voiced its opposition to proposed Government plans to changes to the Local Housing Allowance (the new form of housing benefit for private sector tenants).
Crisis Challenges 'Cut For The Poorest'
Some of the poorest could see a 20% cut in income if a proposed change to housing benefit for private sector tenants goes through. Crisis has voiced its opposition to proposed Government plans to changes to the Local Housing Allowance (the new form of housing benefit for private sector tenants).
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