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When Seamus McSporran retired this September, his decision created a minor flurry of interest in the columns of Britain’s national newspapers. Here was a man retiring at the age of …
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The number of public-sector employers taking part in the New Deal scheme is improving, the Government has insisted.A recent House of Commons report highlighted a “lack of engagement” by the …
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Tough new measures to strengthen the employment tribunal system were announced by Trade and Industry Secretary Stephen Byers today.The changes proposed to the tribunal rules are intended to make the …
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Public-sector union Unison is holding a one-day conference today for members working in call centres.About 200 delegates from call centres in diverse fields such as the ambulance service, local government, …
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Dotcoms are planning pay rises of nearly three times the national average in an attempt to retain staff. A survey by Hay Management Consultants shows that base salaries in …
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Companies that publish their corporate values and HR strategy experience better growth than those that don’t. Research by Arthur Andersen indicates that there has been an 84 per cent increase …
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Ugly, short men earn less than their tall, handsome colleagues, according to research published this week.Researchers from Guildhall University in London looked at the pay rates of more than 11,000 …
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The threat of industrial action by Yorkshire Water staff has been lifted after the company agreed an average pay rise of over 3 per cent.The biggest beneficiaries will be lower …
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The Employment Service has admitted that it needs to beef up its service for employers.Chief executive Leigh Lewis told a Commons select committee hearing last week that the Employment Service …
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The Association of Temporary and Interim Executive Services has relaunched as the Interim Management Association and will be concerned principally with upholding professional standards.The relaunch of the association, which represents …
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UK companies could be missing out on potentially creative contributions from employees because they fail to take account of five key roles in the company that are vital for successful …
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New research claims that 83 per cent of HR managers believe their department has its say in company issues.But a survey by IT-based HR solutions company Access Consulting reveals that …
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Productivity in most UK regions lags behind European levels, according to new research.According to a survey of 170 regions by UK consultancy Business Strategies, London is the 16th most productive …
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The British Retail Consortium is warning the Government that any “rash” hike in the National Minimum Wage could cause “serious damage” to the health of the UK’s retailing industry.In evidence …
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The Prison Service is refusing to yield to pressure from hundreds of prison electricians who are threatening to strike over a name badge rule. The electricians claim the rule threatens …