Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is set to increase in 2010, but failure to address human capital issues could damage the chances of achieving maximum value.
Employees are more concerned about having enough money in their retirement than benefiting from good health, research reveals.
John Lewis staff are to receive bonuses of 15% of their salaries - equivalent to eight weeks' pay.
McDonald's has become the first UK employer to offer work-experience people the chance to complete a qualification equivalent to a GCSE grade B.
The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) has called on the incoming Government to 'urgently' fix problems leading to the decline in occupational pension investments.
The prime minister has announced thousands of senior public-sector staff, including doctors and magistrates, are to have their pay frozen over the next year.
Royal Mail has concluded a deal with trade unions to bring a pay rise in excess of 6.9% over the next three years, reduce the working week and bring greater job security to postal workers.
The Work Foundation has launched a wide-ranging investigation into the UK workplace.
Government has announced expert job advice will be available in community centres and GP surgeries in some of the most deprived housing estates across Britain to help thousands more people into jobs.
Business leaders have called on employers to keep a focus on diversity in the workplace.
Mercer has launched an online training and certification programme with worldwide peer networking for HR professionals and companies worldwide.
Businesses, charities and public-sector organisations are keen to operate environmentally- friendly fleets but still have a long way to go, according to the Energy Saving Trust.
