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Ratio changes could save up to 28% of nursery costs, say DoE stats

Ratio changes could save up to 28% of nursery costs, say DoE stats

Nursery fees cost fall by as much as 28% if staff to child ratios are cut, according to calculations released by the Department for Education under a freedom of information request.…

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Female pipeline to board level growing stronger

Female pipeline to board level growing stronger

The number of women appointed to executive roles has grown by 10% in the last three months and female departures have fallen, creating a growing female talent pipeline of potential Chairs, CEOs and NEDs, according to figures released by Sapphire Partners.…

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SMEs looking to expand workforce

SMEs looking to expand workforce

Twenty per cent of Small to Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the UK has been encouraged to expand following the Government’s decision to introduce an Employment Allowance of £2,000 a year towards employer National Insurance (NI) contributions, according to a survey.

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Trust at work lowest among those who earn the least

Trust at work lowest among those who earn the least

Almost half of people in the UK do not trust their boss, according to a new report.…

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BBC developing employment test for freelancers

BBC developing employment test for freelancers

The BBC is developing a new employment test for freelancers in a bid to replace them with employees, according to ContractorCalculator which provides free expert advice to over 100,000 freelancers and contractors.…

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