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Line manager training reduces absence rates

Employers that targeted line managers for absence management training saw improved absence rates at two-thirds of organisations.

Executive pay rising faster than for other employees

Executive directors have seen pay rises above the level set for other employees, sparking concerns that the gap between pay for executives and other workers is set to grow again.

Assessment centres remain popular recruitment tool despite cost

Many employers are still using assessment centres to select people for particular roles, especially management or graduate positions, despite high running costs.

Abolition of retirement age leaves less opportunity for young workers, say employers

Pay rises lag far behind inflation in 2011

Stress now top cause of long-term sickness absence

Employers say job applicants 'lack basic skills'

HR failing to consider impact of language barriers

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