Beckett Frith

Marston's home-brewed employer brand

An employer brand revamp with a shot of staff autonomy was just the tonic this pub operator needed

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Employer confidence sinks over economic forecast

A third of employers think economic conditions are worsening, affecting their short-term hiring and firing intentions

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Lack of employer trust affecting staff morale

Employees don't feel they are trusted with the autonomy to manage where and when they work

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Degree apprenticeships risk becoming the “preserve of the privileged”

One in four parents from the highest-paid social groups are familiar with degree apprenticeships, compared to just one in 10 from lower socio-economic backgrounds

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Government cracks down on pension scams

The measures will include a ban on all cold calling in relation to pensions

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Employees turning to the internet for tips on stress

Searches on stress and work/life balance slow during the summer and spike again from September

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58% of FTSE 100 boards have no ethnic minority presence

There has only been a slight improvement since last year

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National Minimum Wage: Underpaying employers named

Retail, hairdressing and hospitality businesses were among the most prolific offenders

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Students prefer to work for living wage employers

The living wage in London is currently £9.75 per hour, and £8.45 per hour outside of the capital

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Businesses should report ethnicity and disability pay gaps

The EHRC has made six recommendations to improve equality for women, ethnic minorities and disabled people

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Recruiting during 'back to school' period most effective

The Autumn of a student's final year is thought to be the best time to find top candidates

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Employment grows but wage growth to stay weak

Research suggests this could be the result of an increase in labour supply over the past year

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