Bek Frith

97% of employers have more male global assignees than female

Women were also found to gain less career value from international assignments

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Age does not determine technical confidence

There is only a weak correlation between people's age and their confidence with digital technologies

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Bradford and Coventry top cities for presenteeism

Marketing and healthcare were found to be the sectors most suffering from presenteeism

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Sports Direct founder defends its practices

Sports Direct was accused of "Victorian" working practices in a select committee meeting

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Cycling delivers £72 million-worth of economic benefits

The improved fitness of workers who cycle reduces health-related costs to the economy and employers

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Steel yourself for dramatic changes

Fears over Tata Steel highlight a deeper problem in UK manufacturing – a shortage of highly-skilled workers

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Our top interviews with... the finance sector

We look back at some of our best interviews with HR professionals working in the finance sector

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Employers should embrace sporting events

The majority (82%) of employees believe embracing Euro 2016 matches is good for staff morale

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Only 34% of firms have a policy for working carers

Almost two-fifths (38%) of employers said they do not have any policies in place, or plan to develop one

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Public sector HR professionals feel valued

The PPMA found that 74% felt their input was valued by leaders, but budgetary constraints are a challenge

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Bell curve ranking and overzealous reward policies go into HR Room 101

Derek Wright and Jo Radcliffe banish their most-hated HR policies to Room 101

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Graduates expecting £28,362 for their first role

The average graduate starting salary being offered in 2016 is £27,966

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