Primark will soon be in need of more clothes hangers as it is set to open its second shop on Oxford Street in London. The store will be located on the east side of the famous shopping location, meaning that Primark will effectively ‘book-end’ Oxford Street. Paul Marchant, chief executive of the fashion retailer, said: [...]
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Sir James Dyson sets out plans to boost high tech industry
David Cameron and Shadow Business Secretary Ken Clarke have welcomed Sir James Dyson’s Ingenious Britain report. Last October Cameron asked Dyson – one of the world’s leading design engineers and entrepreneurs – to produce a report setting out proposals to make Britain the leading high tech exporter in Europe. His report contains proposals to help us build this new [...]
Acas – There is plenty of evidence which suggests strong employee engagement can help boost the bottom line
LONDON, ENGLAND, February, 2010 / — Acas, the employment relations service, is encouraging UK businesses to prepare for the potential economic up-turn by focusing on employee engagement. In its new discussion paper Acas highlights the simple procedures that can increase employee engagement in the workplace, to improve staff retention, increase morale and encourage greater productivity. [...]
CIPD publish Next Generation HR report
“The rest of HR needs to catch up with the best of HR” says institute The global financial crisis presents both an opportunity and a threat for HR, according to a major new study published today by the CIPD. The first report of the CIPD’s Next Generation HR project recognises a far greater focus amongst [...]
General Motors statement – Saab brand to be wound down
Saab Sale Cannot Be Concluded Brand to be Wound Down Detroit. General Motors announced today that the intended sale of Saab Automobile AB would not be concluded. After the withdrawal of Koenigsegg Group AB last month, GM had been in discussions with Spyker Cars about its interest in acquiring Saab. During the due diligence, certain [...]
Greater Peterborough Salary survey results show regional wages fall
Salary survey results show regional wages fall The region’s most comprehensive salary and benefits survey has shown employees suffering an overall downturn in wages for the first time. According to the figures, salary levels have slipped by 3.6 per cent since last year with some job categories suffering a drop in average wages of more [...]
General Motors – Chairman resigns as SAAB future raises new doubts
At its monthly meeting in Detroit, the General Motors Board of Directors accepted the resignation of Fritz Henderson as Director, President and CEO of the company. GM Statement Attributed To Chairman Ed Whitacre Fritz has done a remarkable job in leading the company through an unprecedented period of challenge and change. While momentum has been [...]
Eurostat – EU unemployment reached 9.3 percent in October, the highest for over a decade
Job figures fall as finance ministers prepare to meet ANDREW WILLIS 01.12.2009 @ 17:26 CET EUOBSERVER / BRUSSELS – New data released by the EU’s statistics office on Tuesday (1 December) shows a rise in the region’s unemployment, and comes one day before finance minister talks on measures to prevent a repeat of the financial [...]