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26 August 2010
Just 16% of multinational organisations think that their employee benefits programmes are sufficient to meet their current needs, according to research by Mercer.
29 July 2010
McDonald's new voluntary benefits scheme for employees has proved hugely popular since it was set up three months ago, with 60% of UK staff members signing up.
14 July 2010
Britons are back on the hunt for jobs following the end of England's World Cup campaign.
18 June 2010
Businesses should invest in making their staff more aware of security risks, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
17 June 2010
The next year is likely to see industrial relations becoming more adversarial, according to the Involvement and Participation Association (IPA).
14 June 2010
One in ten employees opt to work through their lunch breaks while almost a fifth take less than 15 minutes, according to research by Monster.
08 June 2010
Employer support is key to helping homeworkers be more productive, it has been claimed.
07 June 2010
There are significant gaps in UK businesses' workplace knowledge which could prevent them from making important decisions, according to Taleo.
28 May 2010
The TUC has advised employers to allow staff to watch the World Cup matches either away from work or on the company's premises.
26 May 2010
Almost half of employers questioned think that outplacement and career transition services should be made compulsory, to help people who have been made redundant, according to research by Hays.
25 May 2010
Baringa Partners has been named the UK's Best Workplace as part of the Great Place to Work Institute's latest report.
24 May 2010
Almost half (43%) of UK employees affected by the ash cloud have had their pay or annual leave docked, according to research by Badenoch & Clark.
07 May 2010
Poor leadership and lack of communication are among the biggest threats to success in the UK's workplaces, according to workplace psychologists OPP.
29 April 2010
Employers in the UK are being encouraged to scrap any requirements which say candidates should have a minimum of a 2:1 degree.
20 April 2010
In order to prevent long-term unemployment, the Institute for Employment Studies (IES) has suggested that the government should incentivise job seeking.
16 April 2010
Generation Y workers see the office as an extension of their home, meaning employers need to create a good workplace atmosphere if they want to retain top talent, according to the Oxygenz research project.
13 April 2010
The global nature of the business world will see an increasing number of employees undertaking short-term international assignments, according to research from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
31 March 2010
The Department for Work and Pensions is encouraging businesses to champion flexible working.
26 March 2010
The number of workplace conflicts will rise as the UK emerges from the recession, according to employment relations service Acas.
25 March 2010
The CRF Institute has published its annual list of Britain's top employers for 2010.
22 March 2010
UK employers were "savvy" in their approach to the recent recession, according to the Association of Recruitment Consultancies (ARC).
09 March 2010
Employee loyalty has increased during the recession, according to the Kelly International Workforce survey.
04 March 2010
Businesses must put people first if they are to survive the upturn, says StepStone.
22 February 2010
Public sector managers lack the experience needed to deal with the projected level of cuts, it has been claimed.
22 February 2010
Improving staff morale is high on managers' agendas, according to a study by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
19 February 2010
New guidance on employee fit notes which are to be launched in April is being released today (19 February).
17 February 2010
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has launched an online resource to help learners and employers understand new changes to vocational qualifications.
17 February 2010
The majority of UK employers want to provide their staff with more training, but are thwarted by cost and time pressures, says Citrix.
10 February 2010
Just over half (51%) of the people polled by recruitment review site HireScores.com were actively seeking alternative employment.
04 February 2010
The Train to Gain programme has boosted training spend despite recession.
29 January 2010
Jobseekers are being warned to consider their online reputations when applying for new positions.
19 January 2010
The impending employment regulations and taxes will cost UK businesses £25.6bn and will adversely affect the job market, says the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
15 January 2010
A target-driven approach to leadership is less likely to result in a strong performance compared to a more people-centred one, research has highlighted, says The Work Foundation.
06 January 2010
Growth of permanent job placements in December rose at the fastest rate since July 2007, according to data from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG.
23 December 2009
Staff at the Nortel communications company were made redundant by administrators Ernst & Young without being consulted beforehand, according to reports.
08 December 2009
Almost a third of employees are feeling more negative about their career and job prospects for 2010 than they did this year, according research by Croner.
01 December 2009
The Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR) has announced that the "sense of optimism" returning to the HR sector is being reflected in its plans for the coming year.
30 November 2009
Over a third of women find it difficult to return to work after having a baby, according to a survey published today (30 November).
25 November 2009
Doing more to reduce the stress experienced by workers can lead to a more profitable business, according to an expert.
23 November 2009
The recession will change business behaviour well into the next decade, says CBI.
18 November 2009
Allowing employees to work from the place that suits them best increases their productivity, says ThinkGrid.
17 November 2009
Being proactive and building on previous success is the way to raise confidence levels, says Business Link.
16 November 2009
Those most at risk of being made redundant should be targeted as early as possible, says CBI.
16 November 2009
The role of performance management in driving sustainable businesses has been highlighted today.
12 November 2009
Personal finances are such a worry that over the last year 1.4m people in the UK have taken time off work as a result, AXA finds.
11 November 2009
The number of people unemployed has risen to 2.46m, according to the latest figures.
06 November 2009
Managers must ensure the mental health of their staff does not suffer because too much pressure is placed on them at work.
04 November 2009
Managers must ensure they provide support and assistance to workers who are suffering from mental health problems, action group Time to Change has said.
03 November 2009
Managers will need to develop a new approach to talent if their businesses are to thrive in the post-recession world, according to recruitment firm Manpower.
02 November 2009
Workers are more worried about their job prospects because the recession is dragging on.
28 October 2009
Managers have been urged to support their PAs and help them achieve their full potential.
27 October 2009
Workers might seem willing to help out their employers during the recession, but a new study has hinted that they are unhappier than managers might think.
26 October 2009
Businesses could be asked to adopt family-friendly working practices as the government focuses on the issue of work-life balance.
26 October 2009
UK businesses are losing out on £1.38 billion a year because of time wasted on social networking websites.
22 October 2009
The sneaking suspicion that they are not up to the job is enough to turn some managers into bullies, according to a new study.
20 October 2009
People with debt problems fear the situation is starting to impact on their working lives, a new study has found.
20 October 2009
Fathers are worried that asking for flexible working arrangements so they can spend more time with their children might be viewed in a negative light by their employer.
14 October 2009
A significant number of young women are regularly bullied at work, a new study has revealed.
14 October 2009
A good work-life balance can be beneficial in a number of ways, new research has suggested.
09 October 2009
A third of workers say they are less motivated after their employers introduced measures to help protect against the impact of the recession.

06 October 2009
Workers who feel they have not been treated properly could "kick back" at their employers, it has been claimed.
05 October 2009
Employees feel their managers are unable to hold difficult conversations with underperforming workers, according to new research.
02 October 2009
Workers stuck in jobs they no longer like could be damaging businesses, a new report has warned.
22 September 2009
A new study has suggested that women are less productive than men, but is this the whole picture?
22 September 2009
Workers want their managers to tell it like it is, even when times are hard, a new survey has revealed.
18 September 2009
The vast majority of managers have a "dark side" and it could be putting their careers and employers at risk, according to a new study.
17 September 2009
The recession has changed the workplace forever, and it will soon be clear who the winners and losers are.
16 September 2009
British workers could soon be swapping holidays for sick leave if they fall ill while off work.
15 September 2009
The majority of employees are unaware of the flexible working rights afforded to carers, according to new research.
10 September 2009
Senior managers need to lead from the front and be more visible to ensure they are getting the best out of their staff.
10 September 2009
There is an "ocean" of talent available, but businesses need to make sure they are equipped to take advantage of the situation, according to one expert.
10 September 2009
Businesses that are worried about staff spending too much time on websites like Facebook should offer them a break during which they can access social networking sites, it has been claimed.
09 September 2009
Council chief executives should not have their pay frozen, according to Unison.
09 September 2009
Training cuts and a lack of development opportunities are de-skilling the UK's workforce, new research has warned.
08 September 2009
Staff who are kept informed about the challenges a business is facing are more likely to feel happy and engaged, it has been revealed.
02 September 2009
A negative office atmosphere can often be blamed for staff having a bad day, a new study shows.
02 September 2009
Staff at Portsmouth City Council will no longer be able to use Facebook in the workplace after it was revealed that a vast amount of time is lost due to the site each month.
01 September 2009
Employment issues and health and safety are being prioritised above green initiatives on small firms' agendas.
28 August 2009
Good looking managers could face problems when it comes to their staff getting on with their work, a new study has suggested.
28 August 2009
People who feel they are forced to put in long hours on a regular basis might be able to take their employer to court, the Trades Union Congress has warned.

27 August 2009
Businesses should act to ensure workers with HIV do not face discrimination, according to new research.
27 August 2009
Employees will view pension cuts in the same way they would a pay freeze, it has been claimed.
25 August 2009
People who use a smartphone as part of their job work 15 hours a week more than those who do not, according to new research.

21 August 2009
Managers must make sure they are aware of the pressure their staff are facing and provide as much help as they can, according to Acas.
20 August 2009
An expected autumn increase in swine flu could see a fifth of UK businesses closing their doors, a new study has found.
19 August 2009
Firms must act now to ensure their best workers want to stay with them once the recession ends, according to Deloitte.
17 August 2009
It is short sighted to make talented older workers retire, but a change in attitudes could come soon, it has been claimed.
06 August 2009
Businesses are worried that workers are exploiting the self-diagnosis system in place for swine flu.
05 August 2009
Managers and executives should set a good example to staff to ensure a culture of rudeness does not develop in their workplaces, according to a new study.
05 August 2009
Face-to-face meetings should be held to deal with any problems as using email to resolve them can make things worse, a new study has found.
04 August 2009
Internships can be a useful tool for employers and young people, but only if businesses run them in the right way, it has been claimed.
30 July 2009
The vast majority of British employees prefer to be judged on their own merits, rather than taking credit for the work of their colleagues, a new study has found.
27 July 2009
Businesses could see a significant number of employees walk out the door once the jobs market improves, according to new research.
22 July 2009
Ensuring that managers conduct back-to-work interviews is vital to help keep sickness levels down, according to one expert.
21 July 2009
A large number of workers fear they are being exploited during the recession and managers need to address these worries, according to a new study.
20 July 2009
The gap between sick levels in the public and private sectors has grown, but no manager should be taking their eye off the issue, according to a new report.
17 July 2009
Employee engagement will be vital to the future of the UK's economy, according to the MacLeod Review of the issue.
10 July 2009
Workers are staying in the office longer as the recession bites, according to new research.
10 July 2009
Appointing staff to key positions can help firms prepare for the upturn, according to a new study.
10 July 2009
Managers of virtual teams need to be on top of their game, with a new study suggesting groups of remote workers are more likely to fall out.
07 July 2009
Managers must look to make the most of graduate workers as they offer a range of talents, it has been claimed.
02 July 2009
Four-fifths of employers have increased the amount they spend on training in the last six months, a new study has revealed.
02 July 2009
Firms can save more money by reducing working hours and pay than they can by cutting jobs, according to new research.
26 June 2009
Almost three-quarters of firms that have participated in Train to Gain say the scheme improved the skills and performance of workers.
25 June 2009
More than two-thirds of FTSE 100 listed firms offer more flexible working options than they are legally required to.
24 June 2009
More working days are lost to stress than were lost to strike action during the height of 1970s industrial unrest.
24 June 2009
Simply playing music could cut the number of illegitimate sick days by a third, according to new research.
23 June 2009
Employers and staff have been working together to help avoid job losses during the recession, new research has found.
22 June 2009
Desperate workers could turn to fraud as the recession continues, a new report has warned.
22 June 2009
Managers must make sure they are prepared if they are to successfully resolve conflicts between gay and religious staff, it has been claimed.

19 June 2009
There are many harmful preconceptions about younger workers, and managers should look beyond these, a new report has suggested.
19 June 2009
More needs to be done to boost diversity in the British workplace, a new report has warned.
18 June 2009
More needs to be done to help people who have lost their job during the recession, it has been claimed.
17 June 2009
Whistleblowers are not attention seekers and will only take their concerns to the press if they feel they have been ignored by their own firm, according to new research.
12 June 2009
Failing to prevent IT staff snooping through databases containing sensitive information could lead to major problems for businesses, according to new research.
12 June 2009
Workers who head into the office even though they are ill are more likely to have long-term sick leave in the future, according to new research.
10 June 2009
Managers cutting costs could inadvertently damage teamwork, a new study has warned.
09 June 2009
Stressed employees are bad for business and managers must act to help struggling workers, according to the charity Mind.
08 June 2009
Not all forms of executive remuneration fuel excessive risk taking, according to new research.
03 June 2009
People who are putting in longer hours because they are worried about losing their jobs might not be performing as well as they should, according to Business Link.
02 June 2009
National Grid is striving to double the number of its workers which volunteer in an attempt to make people proud of their jobs.
02 June 2009
The new fit note could backfire in some cases as employers lack the expertise to support people who return from sick leave early, it has been claimed.
01 June 2009
Firms should assess what skills their workers have so they can make full use of the resources at their disposal, it has been claimed.
01 June 2009
Top managers are more likely than clerical staff to have their pay frozen this year, according to a new study.
29 May 2009
GPs are not the best people to assess what someone can and cannot do at work and because of this the new fit note system could be misunderstood, the British Medical Association has warned.
29 May 2009
Firms must remain committed to family-friendly policies to get the most out of staff during the recession, according to a leading charity.
28 May 2009
British workers feel undervalued and this means they are not giving their best at work, a new study has suggested.
27 May 2009
Action needs to be taken to tackle rising levels of stress in the UK, according to a new study.
27 May 2009
Companies in Sheffield are most likely to offer their employees the chance to work flexibly, according to new research.
27 May 2009
Managers should ensure that they look at the less tangible aspects of performance when assessing a worker's efforts, it has been claimed.
26 May 2009
A failure to consider the people management side of mergers could see talented employees walk out the door, new research has warned.
21 May 2009
New research highlights that one in seven HR managers plan to use the default retirement age to help them cut jobs.
20 May 2009
A quarter of hardworking Brits have admitted that they even take their work into the bedroom, according to a new study.
20 May 2009
Measures introduced to protect workers, such as a higher minimum wage, could act as a barrier for firms, it has been claimed.
18 May 2009
ILM launches a support package to help redundant managers get back into the workplace.
15 May 2009
Firms are hanging on to experienced chief executives for the time being, but their decisions are set to come under even greater scrutiny, a new study has suggested.
15 May 2009
Construction firm managers could benefit from virtual building site soft skills training.
12 May 2009
The UK's financial sector has suffered more because of the recession than that of many other countries.
12 May 2009
Talented employees will look elsewhere if they are not used in a role which matches their skills, according to a psychology professor.
08 May 2009
Unscrupulous individuals could gain access to sensitive information just by taking advantage of an employee's good nature, it has been revealed.
06 May 2009
The economic downturn will not have a negative impact on employee engagement, but firms must work hard to offer their staff the support they need, it has been claimed.
06 May 2009
Workers are more satisfied with their work than they were three years ago, but this could mask other problems, new research has warned.
05 May 2009
More than four-fifths of UK workers believe that their employer conducts its work in an ethical way, according to new research.
30 April 2009
Gender inequality is evident at every level of the career ladder, according to a new study.
29 April 2009
Younger workers are more likely to have a undeserved sense of entitlement, leading to more workplace conflict, academics have found.
27 April 2009
Positive discrimination would not be an effective way to make UK firms more equal, it has been claimed.
23 April 2009
Praising staff can lead to a substantial boost in employee engagement, a new study has revealed.
23 April 2009
Some younger workers are spending half their day using the internet for personal reasons, new research has found.
22 April 2009
Concerns about job security are prompting British workers to arrive in the office earlier, a new study has found.
22 April 2009
Employers are increasingly seeing social networking websites and blogs as a way to communicate with their workforce, according to new research.
22 April 2009
People management skills are seen as the most important abilities by chief executive officers, a new study has found.
21 April 2009
A workplace pension scheme is still the most attractive benefit to workers after basic pay, a new study has found.
17 April 2009
Hiring and firing techniques used in The Apprentice should be avoided in the real world, according to one expert.
03 April 2009
More than 13 million people are at risk of losing their job, it has been revealed.
03 April 2009
Long hours are counterproductive and for this reason the UK should end its opt-out on the European Union Working Time Directive, it has been claimed.
02 April 2009
The UK has resisted pressure to end its opt-out from the Working Time Directive, it has been revealed.
27 March 2009
The government is to extend the right to request flexible working to all parents with children under the age of 16 from April 6th.
26 March 2009
Businesses looking to cut costs should enrol the help of HR departments in order to reduce the impact on staff, it has been claimed.
25 March 2009
Businesses are still focusing on retaining and recruiting top talent during the economic downturn, according to a new study.
25 March 2009
The recession is causing people to focus more on their own work at the expense of the team, according to new research.
24 March 2009
The recession has lead to an increase in the number of people struggling to cope with stress and the situation is only going to get worse, according to a new study.
24 March 2009
Businesses could be making things harder for themselves because they are not making the most of their employees, new research has suggested.
18 March 2009
The majority of UK businesses are planning to freeze recruitment and cut existing jobs, according to new research.
17 March 2009
Management failures are the main factor behind more than two-fifths of staff resignations, new research has found.
16 March 2009
Offering coaching schemes to female workers can help them rise to the top of a business, a new study has suggested.
13 March 2009
Boards must look at the way they decide on executive remuneration to ensure they are not making any mistakes when deciding on packages, a new study has warned.
12 March 2009
Financial concerns make workers less productive, according to new research.
11 March 2009
Firms must invest in training so their employees have the skills needed to lift them out of the current economic downturn, it has been claimed.
11 March 2009
The government must not bow to pressure and ditch plans to extend flexible working rights, according to the Trades Union Congress.
09 March 2009
Technology businesses are missing out vital skills by shunning female workers, according to one expert.
09 March 2009
A blanket ban on social networking websites in the office is not an option at many firms, so managers must develop rules on their use, according to one union leader.
03 March 2009
Fraudulent and inappropriate expense claims cost UK businesses £2 million a year, according to a new report.
02 March 2009
Managers must make sure that their employees do not suffer from burn out as the economic downturn continues, one union has warned.
27 February 2009
Staff with good levels of experience can also bring bad habits to their new role, new research has warned.
25 February 2009
Less than half of full-time staff members are confident that their employer has a clear plan to withstand the recession in place.
24 February 2009
Staff members are keeping their workplace stress hidden from their managers according to a new study.
20 February 2009
The government has committed £13 million to a pilot scheme aimed at reducing long-term sick levels.
18 February 2009
One expert has warned companies that they could find their long-term plans hampered if they use the recession as an excuse to cut jobs.
18 February 2009
Companies must make sure their workers are not wasting time by using the internet in an inefficient way, according to a new study.
16 February 2009
A significant proportion of workers believe they would be more productive if allowed to work outside of the office, according to new research.
16 February 2009
Firms must examine both external and internal factors to ensure recent falls in sickness levels are not reversed during the economic downturn, it has been claimed.
13 February 2009
Forcing older people to retire is unjust and condemns them to an impoverished old age, it has been claimed.
11 February 2009
Line managers must be offered more support to ensure they are able to motivate their teams, a new study has found.

10 February 2009
Firms should make sure that their staff are fully aware of their company's plan to survive the recession, the Recruitment & Employment Confederation has stated.
10 February 2009
Issues relating to equality should not be sidelined because of the recession, according to the Trades Union Congress.
05 February 2009
Around a third of managers have used social networking sites to check up on potential employees, with some even using the information to make recruitment decisions, a new study has found.
05 February 2009
The government is set to enlist the help of employers in educating people about dementia, it has been revealed.
04 February 2009
It would be unfair to dock people's wages because bad weather stopped them from getting to work, one union leader has claimed.
30 January 2009
Statutory redundancy payments must be increased to help protect workers whose jobs are at risk, the Trades Union Congress has urged.
27 January 2009
Overstretched HR staff could be missing out on opportunities to reduce staff turnover, a new survey suggests.
26 January 2009
Top managers know they cannot be the best at everything and so work within their limitations, a new report suggests.
16 January 2009
Ensuring people have the skills they need to function in the modern workplace will help safeguard jobs, according to the Trades Union Congress.
14 January 2009
Cutting spending on benefits packages can help avoid the need for redundancies, a new report suggests.
13 January 2009
Firms should invest in training as this will help them recover from the current downturn, according to one expert.
13 January 2009
The government must do more to stop people losing their jobs in the first place, rather than incentivising firms to take on the long-term unemployed, the Recruitment & Employment Confederation has stated.
12 January 2009
Letting employees switch holiday for sick leave if they become ill while on a break could boost productivity, it has been claimed.
09 January 2009
Stonewall has named Lloyds TSB as the best employer for gay and lesbian workers.
18 December 2008
Around half of firms are planning to reduce bonus payments compared to last year's levels, research shows.
12 December 2008
Inefficient UK businesses are wasting 3.98 billion hours a year as staff spend so long correcting mistakes.
12 December 2008
Multinational companies are expecting 2009 to be a tough year, new research shows.
11 December 2008
Fraud is set to rise as the economic downturn bites and action must be taken now, managers have been warned.
09 December 2008
Managers will look at how their firm performs in the first quarter of 2009 before deciding on job cuts, a new survey indicates.
09 December 2008
Those just entering the workplace value mentoring and coaching, a new study has found.
26 November 2008
Bad managers can have a serious impact on the health of their employees, according to a new study.
24 November 2008
The majority of employees in the UK fear the recession could cost them their jobs, new research shows.
18 November 2008
Business leaders will have to work harder than ever to make sure their employees are happy in their work as the recession worsens, a new study warns.
04 November 2008
The ability of social networking websites to foster improved relationships could increase productivity in the workplace, a new report states.
03 November 2008
A significant proportion of firms are considering reacting to financial uncertainly by reducing staffing levels, a new survey indicates.
31 October 2008
Managers looking to cut costs should consider a range of options before making redundancies, one financial services firm has stated.
21 October 2008
Managers must develop a strategy to ensure their firm survives the economic downturn, a new report suggests.
08 October 2008
Employees want their managers to do more to increase workplace happiness as the economic climate worsens, according to new research.
02 October 2008
Two-fifths of companies lack a way to remove a failing chairman, new research shows.
01 October 2008
Tesco more than doubled the number of over 50s it employs in the last ten years, new figures show.
29 September 2008
Job losses in the City are set to climb with news that profitability and business volumes have fallen, according to a new study.
25 September 2008
Companies are more concerned about keeping key workers as the economy stalls, according to new research.
22 September 2008
Men aged between 50 and 64 have been disproportionately affected by recent job cuts, new figures show.
19 September 2008
Companies that want to employ non-EU workers from November must apply for a sponsor licence now, the government has warned.
08 September 2008
Companies are increasingly offering people flexible working opportunities, a new study has found.
05 September 2008
Redundancies are an expensive way of dealing with an economic downturn and a more flexible approach is needed, according to one expert.
03 September 2008
Millions of workers are unhappy in their jobs, with lack of engagement and training opportunities two of the biggest contributing factors, a new study has found.
03 September 2008
The majority of firms in the UK are expecting to make redundancies as the economic situation worsens, a new study has found.
01 September 2008
A panel of judges have named the world's worst boss.
29 August 2008
Small businesses in Ireland lost 5.3 million days last year due to ill workers, a report has claimed.

28 August 2008
A website selling fake sick notes is to be the subject of a fraud inquiry.
26 August 2008
The government is consulting on flexible working, with a view to making it easier for employers.
20 August 2008
Personnel managers have taken on an increased amount of work since April, prompting some to hand in their notice, a new survey shows.
19 August 2008
Firms that are forced to lay off workers can improve their corporate image by helping them find new work, according to a new study.
14 August 2008
Managers who insist the female staff wear high heel shoes are putting workers at greater risk of foot and back problems, they have been warned.
14 August 2008
Stress affects one in five UK workers and employers must help people deal with the condition, according to one industry group.
12 August 2008
UK banks should not react to half-yearly losses by cutting jobs, one union figure has urged.
07 August 2008
Rehabilitation in the workplace helps people return to work more quickly, according to a new study.
04 August 2008
Executives spend several hours dealing with work emails while on their holidays, a new survey reveals.
04 August 2008
More than half of public and private sector bodies are planning job losses as they look to cut costs, a new survey shows.
01 August 2008
A significant proportion of UK workers are frustrated, with managers taking much of the blame for the situation, according to a new study.
25 July 2008
Extended flexible working rights for parents could worsen the economic situation, it has been claimed.
18 July 2008
More than half of UK workers are still in touch with the office during time off, a situation managers should try to avoid, a new report claims.
15 July 2008
Around half of UK workers want to know what their colleagues earn, despite the fact that 75 per cent do not want their information passed on, a new study has found.
10 July 2008
Managers could face being taken for a ride by parents if new flexible working rights are introduced, according to a Tory MP.
09 July 2008
Training managers to be aware of issues relating to equality and diversity can reduce the chances of a costly workplace dispute, it has been claimed.
09 July 2008
"Undervalued and under-supported" managers are failing to meet their employees' requirements, new research shows.
08 July 2008
Almost two-thirds of workers feel they have skills which their employers are not currently making use of, a new survey has found.
03 July 2008
More than half of new mothers do not return to their original job after maternity leave, new research shows.
03 July 2008
Managers might not be getting the best out of their IT staff if they inundate them with menial chores, a new survey states.
02 July 2008
The government-backed Skills Pledge now covers four million workers after Transport for London (TfL) signed up for the scheme.
01 July 2008
Firms need to do more to protect electronic information as fears over leaks could damage the economy, a new report warns.
23 June 2008
Around 20 per cent of IT workers think that working flexibly has damaged their career progression, new research reveals.
18 June 2008
Almost three quarters of major UK employers want to offer their staff help with financial planning as fears over retirement income mount, a new survey shows.
16 June 2008
The internet is helping businesses find new ways to recruit staff, one expert says.
11 June 2008
Just seven per cent of carers are aware of their right to work flexibly, something the government is looking to change.
10 June 2008
Firms that settle workplace disputes before they go to tribunal can save both time and money, one legal expert has stated.
09 June 2008
Staff members who surf the internet in work time are costing British firms £10.6 billion a year, something managers need to be aware of, a new study suggests.
06 June 2008
Treating employees as individuals can help managers create a more successful staff retention scheme, a new report states.
04 June 2008
Managers should allow their staff to work flexibly if rising petrol prices are leaving them out of pocket, it has been claimed.
04 June 2008
Employees are less motivated by money than work-life balance and managers who do not recognise this risk damaging morale, a new survey has found.
29 May 2008
Allowing staff to have ten-minute e-breaks could save UK firms £4 billion a year through productivity gains, new research shows
28 May 2008
Suits are no longer the order of the day as firms look to present a more modern image, new research has found.
19 May 2008
Managers should not shy away from flexible working arrangements, but they must think them through carefully, one expert has warned.
16 May 2008
The most successful firms in the world pay their staff less, but have reward programmes that optimise performance, a new survey has found.
15 May 2008
An extra 4.5 million parents will get the right to ask their managers for permission to work flexibly as the government looks to expand the scheme.
15 May 2008
Managers who contribute information to the proposed National Staff Dismissal Register could leave themselves open to legal action, one body has warned.
14 May 2008
Higher rates of sickness in the public sector could be costing taxpayers as much as £1.4 billion a year, a new report suggests.
13 May 2008
More than three quarters of managers in the UK fear the effect that alcohol is having on the productivity and wellbeing of their staff, a new survey has found.
12 May 2008
Warm weather leads to an increase in the number of people pulling sickies, but there are steps managers can take to reduce the phenomenon, a new study has shown.
09 May 2008
Managers in the UK are struggling to embrace flexible working as they lack training on how to handle home-based staff, a new survey reveals.
07 May 2008
Staff equipped with devices such as BlackBerries are working up to an extra 20 days a year, meaning they are effectively missing out on their holidays, new research shows.
07 May 2008
Ill staff are struggling into work as they fear that they will be looked down on for taking time off, a new survey has found.
06 May 2008
Flexible working practices reduce stress levels and can help workers be more productive, a new study has found.
06 May 2008
A new code of practice aimed at reducing the number of workplace disputes that go to arbitration has been launched.
30 April 2008
The amount of non-essential paperwork nurses have to deal with is hampering their ability to deliver effective patient care, a new study shows.
29 April 2008
More than half of UK workers are considering leaving their jobs because they cannot stand the behaviour of some of their colleagues, a new report has found.
28 April 2008
Public sector employers are "excellent at managing people" and criticism of their working practices is unfounded, it has been claimed.
25 April 2008
Offering flexible working arrangements will improve both the commitment and health of staff, a new report has found.
25 April 2008
Swearing in the workplace is one of the most unprofessional acts a worker can commit, a new survey reveals.
25 April 2008
Adopting an approach taken to sick pay in the Netherlands could help UK firms rehabilitate ill workers, a select committee report suggests.
24 April 2008
Managers can, and should, use metrics to assess how happy their workforce is and then make any necessary changes, according to a new report.
24 April 2008
Managers who encourage their staff to work long hours could be damaging the health of their workers and the prospects of their firm, a new survey suggests.
23 April 2008
Depressed workers feel that their employers do not do enough to help them cope with their illness, new research suggests.
23 April 2008
Workplaces across the country are full of people who use email and text messaging to avoid potential conflict, a new survey suggests.
22 April 2008
HR managers will have to adapt to a changing labour market in future, but by doing so they will become even more vital to their companies, a new report states.
21 April 2008
Managers who are failing to motivate their staff could see them walk out the door, with around four in ten workers planning to quit their jobs this year, a new survey has found.
17 April 2008
Young people are very demanding of employers and firms must make sure they understand their needs, a new report states.
16 April 2008
Managers are largely motivated by a challenging and varied workload, but this is something that many companies are failing to recognise, a new report reveals.
15 April 2008
The majority of workers in the UK find it hard to sleep because of stress and this can mean that they perform poorly at work, a new study has said.
14 April 2008
Managers who want to play their part in saving the planet at the same time as making cost savings should encourage their staff to work from home, one expert believes.
10 April 2008
Managers are failing to motivate their staff and might be lacking drive themselves, a new survey has found.
04 April 2008
A new survey has found that stress-related absence is on the rise and managers piling too much work on their staff could be to blame.
02 April 2008
By investing in training, managers will be rewarded with a loyal, productive, happy workforce, one expert has said.
02 April 2008
Management at board and chief executive level must do more to ensure that there is not a culture of age discrimination in their workplace, a new report has said.
01 April 2008
Managers will need to do more to support stressed-out employees as the economic downturn increases peoples' worries, it has been claimed.
01 April 2008
Managers in the UK are throwing away £1 billion every year because their staff are taking them for a ride over expenses.
31 March 2008
Managers who do not do enough to ensure that their staff are kept informed about benefits and remuneration could find it more difficult to meet their retention targets, a new survey has found.
27 March 2008
The British Chambers of Commerce has signed the government's skills pledge and will now promote it to its members across the country.
25 March 2008
Staff working from home are less stressed than their office-based counterparts, but they also worry about being sidelined in the race for promotion.
20 March 2008
Managers need to make sure that their email customer service operations are run effectively otherwise they risk annoying consumers and wasting money.
12 March 2008
Ensuring that managers communicate well with all parties involved with a firm is vital, one expert has said.
11 March 2008
HR managers across the UK are unaware of their colleagues' objectives, preventing effective assessment of performance.
10 March 2008
A new survey has found that 50 per cent of consumers are unhappy with their experiences of the customer service industry.
04 March 2008
An organisation specialising in workplace health and safety has called for courts to take tough measures against companies that ignore new corporate homicide legislation.
04 March 2008
A new survey has revealed that work rage is rife in the UK's workplaces, with verbal abuse occurring in 71 per cent of employees' place of work.
29 February 2008
The problem of exaggerating mileage costs in expenses claims is widespread among the UK workforce, according to new research.
27 February 2008
A significant number of employers believe that after-work drinking by their staff has a negative effect on their business, a new report has revealed.
26 February 2008
A fear of being sued is preventing employers from disciplining their workers, a new study has discovered.
25 February 2008
Unpaid overtime is increasingly common, with the situation particularly prevalent among single women in their 30s, new research has revealed.
20 February 2008
There is widespread uncertainty and disagreement among UK employers about proposals to give agency workers the same employment rights as their full-time co-workers, new research has revealed.
20 February 2008
A new survey has warned that voluntary associations could be putting themselves at risk by failing to integrate changes in employment law into their HR functions.
19 February 2008
Significant numbers of UK employees would like to undertake more training but many feel that the area is overlooked in their place of work, a new survey has revealed.
18 February 2008
A more concerted effort from various government departments could curb the number of days lost to staff sickness, it has been claimed.
13 February 2008
New research has revealed that many call centre employers remain unwilling to let their staff online.
12 February 2008
The Trade Unions Congress has argued that US-style union-busting methods are increasingly being employed by UK companies.
11 February 2008
New research has revealed that a growing number of UK firms foresee making staff redundant in the next three months, with one in four of those predicting more than ten redundancies.
08 February 2008
The Police Federation has broadly welcomed the staffing and procedural recommendations for the service detailed in the newly published Flanagan Report.
07 February 2008
A new study has revealed that more and more employers identify increasing productivity as their number one priority when managing staff.
06 February 2008
The government has announced £37 million of funding to support efforts to deal with workplace disputes as early as possible and avoid the need for an employment tribunal.
05 February 2008
The government has been criticised over plans to increase visa charges for companies looking to employ immigrants.
 
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