David Woods

Deficits of the 200 largest defined-benefit pension schemes fell by a quarter in July

Pension deficits have reduced by 25% during July and the Government's decision to base pension earnings on the consumer price index (CPI) rather than the retail price index (RPI) are set to reduce...

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Number of hours worked has started to rise again following temporary trough in 2009

Employees are being forced to put in longer hours at work in the wake of recession, new figures from the CIPD reveal.

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Talent management strategies need to widen their horizons

Making sure top teams and managers have the right skills to lead their organisation and employees through these difficult times is the primary focus for most talent management professionals. But where...

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Final-salary retirement income could be cut by a third as result of proposed pensions tax changes

The Government's tax changes on pensions are set to cut final-salary retirement pots by a third, according to Towers Watson.

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Lack of financial protection for staff can have an impact on an employer's bottom line

Less than a quarter of companies protect themselves and their workers with income cover for the long-term sick and this can have an impact on an employer's bottom line, new research suggests.

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Employers who do not pay interns are breaking the law

Employers who do not pay interns could face employment tribunal claims, according to a new report.

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Conciliation and mediation cases soar as Acas reports its busiest year on record

Acas has dealt with over 900 collective disputes in the past year and 94% of cases, including high profile disputes such as Royal Mail and Milford Haven Port Authority, were either resolved or the...

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UK retailers recruit 22,000 staff over the last year with employment levels set to increase further

Retailers have increased their recruitment numbers by 22,000 over the last year, new statistics reveal

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Employees welcome the Government's decision to scrap default retirement age

As the Government announces plans to remove the default retirement age, six in ten UK employees admit they will have to delay their retirement new research shows.

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FSA adjusts Remuneration Code governing the pay and bonuses for 2,500 financial organisations

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has outlined proposed revisions to its Remuneration Code affecting pay in the financial sector.

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Growing numbers of older workers plan upskilling in a bid for a career change

Work life begins at 50 with almost a third of older employees planning a career change, new research reveals.

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Employees would take a look at colleagues payslips given a chance

One in six employees admit they would take a sneaky look at a colleague's payslip if no one was looking.

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