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Nigeria: Academics Strike Again

08.07.2009 23:12    allafrica.com
The frequency of strikes by both the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and their non-academic counterparts says much about the unenviable state of tertiary education in the country. Our concern here is not necessarily the merit or otherwise of


Nigeria: Health Workers' Strike Paralyses UBTH

08.07.2009 23:12    allafrica.com
THE on- going strike embarked upon by medical health workers of teaching hospitals across the country has paralysed activities at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), as hundreds of patients were discharged yesterday due to absence of nurses and

Kenya: Raila Cracks the Whip On Parastatal Job Wars

08.07.2009 23:12    allafrica.com
Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Wednesday moved to end boardroom wars between ministers and their permanent secretaries over the hiring of parastatal chiefs.

South Africa: Govt Willing to Intervene in Construction Strike Negotiations

08.07.2009 23:12    allafrica.com
Deputy Minister of Public Works, Hendrietta Bogane-Zulu, says government will intervene if the need arises in negotiations to end the strike in the construction industry.


Ghana: Chinese Accused of Illegal Mining

08.07.2009 23:12    allafrica.com
The Chinese aggression to control markets in Africa and gain a foothold on the mineral wealth of the continent, is gaining notoriety, especially in Ghana, as foreign nationals, believed to be Chinese, are taking advantage of the remoteness of the

Finding Work in Tough Times: Strategy

08.07.2009 22:51    chacocanyon.com
If you're out of work and discouraged -- or getting there -- you're in _great_ company. Better than ever before. Getting back to work starts with getting to work on finding work. Here's a collection of strategies for the job
Finding Work in Tough Times: Strategy

EHRC sex discrimination tribunal begins

08.07.2009 04:54    personneltoday.com
The equality watchdog "mistreated, penalised and pushed out" a female member of staff on maternity leave in an attempt to not make her aware of promotional opportunities, a tribunal has heard.

BT offers HR consultancy to share best practice

08.07.2009 04:54    personneltoday.com
BT has launched an HR consultancy service to help spread best-practice, having increased productivity by 20% and reduced absenteeism by more than one-third in the past six years.

This Personnel Today news round-up includes:

08.07.2009 04:54    personneltoday.com
Secret pay deals net police chiefs thousands David Cameron rules out public sector pay freeze Man left to die as paramedic conducted a 16-minute risk assessment BCC worst of the recession is over National Express worker highlights safety concerns Dinner

CIPD wants one Workplace quango for employment and skills

08.07.2009 04:54    personneltoday.com
The CIPD has called for a single Workplace Commission to streamline the numerous employment and skills quangos that currently exist.

Scrap default retirement at 65 says Commons committee

08.07.2009 04:54    personneltoday.com
A regulation in the Equality Bill upholding the default retirement age of 65 should be removed, the work and pensions committee has said.

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