﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.cipd.co.uk/publicsites/cScape.CIPD.News/xsl/CIPDRsstoHtml.xslt" type="text/xsl"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:months="f:months"><channel><title>CIPD News</title><link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/news</link><description>The latest news from the CIPD, the professional body for those involved in the management and development of people.</description><item><title>UK staff urge employers to go green</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cipd.co.uk/news/_articles/uk-staff-urge-employers-to-go-green.htm</guid><link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/news/_articles/uk-staff-urge-employers-to-go-green.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:54:00 +0100</pubDate><description>Research shows employees are more environmentally conscious</description></item><item><title>London mayor launches Met racism inquiry</title><guid 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+0100</pubDate><description>Employers and unions consent to 3.4 per cent a year increase</description></item><item><title>Lloyds TSB takeover of HBOS threatens jobs</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cipd.co.uk/news/_articles/lloyds-tsb-takeover-of-hbos-threatens-jobs.htm</guid><link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/news/_articles/lloyds-tsb-takeover-of-hbos-threatens-jobs.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:04:00 +0100</pubDate><description>Scottish HBOS jobs protected, meaning staff in England and Wales may be hardest hit</description></item><item><title>Cash-strapped firms seek help on staff cuts</title><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.cipd.co.uk/news/_articles/cash-strapped-firms-seek-help-on-staff-cuts.htm</guid><link>http://www.cipd.co.uk/news/_articles/cash-strapped-firms-seek-help-on-staff-cuts.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><description>The downturn prompted organisations to make urgent plans to cut staff, according to Career Management 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