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Protect Lloyds and HBOS jobs, union urges Mandelson
The takeover of HBOS by Lloyds TSB must not result in thousands of compulsory redundancies, unions have warned.
Tesco sends money guide to all employees
Tesco is sending all 280,000 of its UK employees a guide to managing their money as it ramps up its efforts to help them through the economic crisis.
Teaching careers attract managers facing redundancy
People are looking to careers in teaching to help them through the economic crisis, official figures show.
Employers and universities urged to co-operate to improve competitiveness
Collaboration between employers and universities could help the UK to maintain its competitive edge, according to a CBI report.
Redundant professionals in no hurry to find work
People made redundant during the credit crunch are taking a break from their careers, according to an employment law expert.
Economic crisis will hit BBC salaries, Mark Thompson confirms
BBC salaries will fall during the economic crisis, according to the corporation's director-general Mark Thompson.
Ernst & Young encourages image workshops for female staff
Women at a major professional services firm have been encouraged to take part in workshops to improve their physical presentation.
Compulsory mediation could be used to curb rise in tribunals
The government could force employers to take staff complaints to independent mediators as it bids to cut the number of cases going to tribunals.
CIPD pensions shortfall makes £5m dent in cash pile
A steep increase in pension liabilities has wiped £5m off the value of the CIPD in 12 months, its annual report revealed last week.
Shadow business secretary unveils his plans to be HR's white knight
EXCLUSIVE Shadow business secretary Alan Duncan has pledged to fight for HR against excessive legislation and a "grotty" employment tribunal system.
