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ACA: A third of small firms to cut pensions
Almost one third - 31 per cent - of small businesses intend to cut their pension provision when the new Personal Accounts are introduced in 2012, according to the Association of Consulting Actuaries (ACA).
Firms asked to fund charity projects
The government is putting aside £50 million to match contributions made by businesses to grassroots community projects.
IES: Incentives must suit the workforce
Rewards given to staff for good performance must suit the attitudes and abilities of the workforce, the Institute for Employment Studies (IES) believes.
TUC: happiest employees at SMEs
Workers in small businesses enjoy their work more than those employed elsewhere, figures have revealed.
Guide launched to protect from tribunals
A guide is being launched intended to protect employers from possible pay disputes and discrimination claims.
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