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Blyth council ‘offering improving service’

Posted by DanT on February 29, 2008

Jobseekers looking for a public sector role might be interested to read that a new report has praised Blyth Valley borough council for the access it provides to its services.

The Audit Commission gave the council two out of three stars - the equivalent to a "good" rating" - for allowing the public to easily make use of its services, which may include job search provisions, most of the time.

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JGP adopts InfoBasis ESI v 5.0 as platform for talent management services

Posted by haylee on February 29, 2008

Leading talent management service provider JGP has decided to adopt the latest version of InfoBasis ESI v 5.0, the capability management platform. The public-sector specialist will use the new platform to extend the technology side of its offering.
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Hartlepool housing body praised by Audit Commission

Posted by DanT on February 28, 2008

Housing Hartlepool has been commended in a recent report by the Audit Commission, it has been revealed.

According to the institution, the housing body for the town offers its residents a "good" service and as such has received a two star rating.

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Health and social care sector receive funding boost

Posted by DanT on February 27, 2008

Those working in the health and social care profession may be set to witness a funding boost for the organisations that they work for, it has been revealed.

An estimated £27 million is to be ploughed into social enterprises offering such services.

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Animal charities ‘receive finance boost’

Posted by DanT on February 27, 2008

Charities’ sustainable efficiencies could be better maintained following a landmark tribunal ruling.

Third Sector reports that the government could be set to receive backdated VAT claims worth hundreds of thousands of pounds from those working for animal charities as a result of the ruling.

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