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A memorial donation fund has been set up in memory of an HR recruitment consultant who died in the Paddington rail crash. John Raisin, who worked for IPG, divided his …
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Despite the growing case for industry and commerce to offer some form of flexible working, there remain a number of barriers to individual employers implementing a policy successfully. Caroline Horn …
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On 24 March, the Government will launch an initiative encouraging employers to address the work-life balance of its employees. But while it may wheel out examples of organisations which have …
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• Banking and finance union Unifi has warned that London jobs are under threat with the merger of Deutsche Bank and Dresdner Bank, despite claims that most of the 1,500 …
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It has been a few years coming to the UK but the irresistible draw of the Internet finally seems to be making itself felt in the personnel profession. It is …
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IT services firm ICL is embarking on a major staff communication project ahead of its flotation on the Stock Exchange later this year. The company wants its 22,000 employees to …
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More than 80 per cent of people would like to swap jobs for the day, a survey by recruitment web site totaljobs.com found. And they will get the opportunity with …
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Overhyping of graduate opportunities by employers is causing high turnover among graduate recruits, according to the Institute of Employment Studies. As the number of graduates rises and employers grow keener …
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A bid to break the deadlock between the European Parliament and the EU Council of Ministers over the extension of Working Time legislation for junior doctors, sea fishermen and non-mobile …
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GNER has puts its position as Britain’s favourite rail operator down to investment in its staff and the successful transformation of its HR function. GNER was voted best overall mainline …
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Employers found guilty of the proposed new charge of corporate killing have been warned they will be unable to rely on insurance to cover fines any they incur. The Law …
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Twice as many companies could start using a medical trust rather than medical insurance to provide private healthcare benefits, it was claimed this week. From 6 April, employers pay National …
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Universal access to the Internet and commercial success are directly related, the Prime Minister told a conference on the knowledge economy last week. Tony Blair urged delegates at the Knowledge …
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Union and business leaders united to call for action to tackle the skills gap. Tony Dubbins, general secretary of the Graphical Paper and Media Union urged the Government to introduce …
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Employers are calling for a simplification of the tax system and an end to administrative payroll burdens such as the working families tax credit in the run up to this …