Pension deal aims to avert staff loss

Article Abstract:

Studies reveal that there could be a potential revolution in the career options for all U.K. academics as a key reform of one of higher education's main pension schemes could help to keep older academics work longer. Several changes introduced in 2007 in the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) for academic and related staff is discussed.

Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Legal/Government Regulation, Laws, regulations and rules, Pensions

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...believe top academics need personal agents, not a mass trade union

Article Abstract:

It is argued that in the changing world of the university sector in the UK, the elite of academics should have their own personal agents to negotiate better salaries and working conditions. It is suggested that the new, larger unions will not have the time or inclination to deal with requirements of these elite individuals.

Analysis, Labor relations, Teachers' unions

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Top pay to tempt key staff

Article Abstract:

Several Australian universities in 2007 are altering academics with poor research records and are offering high pay to top professors from other institutions. This is done in preparation for the introduction of a new research quality framework.

Australia, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Wages, Wages and salaries, Salary

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