The key figure for pay settlements in the private sector is 3% for the first quarter of 2012, according to the latest data from the Incomes Data Service.
The Government confirmed yesterday in the Queen’s Speech it would propose a bill would to make shareholder votes on directors’ pay binding.
The Government must “urgently rethink” its plans to make changes to the NHS Pension Scheme following the publication of a new Bill in the Queen’s speech, the British Medical Association (BMA) has...
The enterprise bill, confirmed yesterday in the Queen’s Speech, will encourage employers and employees to go through conciliation rather than legal tribunals as part of Government attempts to reduce...
Research by HR recruiter Ortus, published this morning, shows HR professionals are "seriously underrepresented" at board level in British companies.
People who don’t get deeply involved with their work are more likely to suffer ‘burn out’ or emotional exhaustion and have lower levels of well-being, according to a new study but Kingston University...
The Queen’s speech yesterday confirmed Government plans to introduce a the children and families bill, which will mean mothers in England, Scotland and Wales will be able to transfer maternity leave...
There was a 15.2% decrease in the use of temporary labour across the public sector in the first quarter of 2012, when compared to the same time in 2011, according to the Comensura Government Index.
There has been a 200% increase in the number of applications for 50% less retail jobs in the UK, over the last four years according to specialist retail recruiter RetailChoice.com.
A report by global brand consultancy Calling Brands has revealed a "dramatic shift" in employee attitudes towards work – with corporate ‘purpose’ emerging as a powerful new driver of attraction,...
The Monster Employment Index UK has shown a 1% rise in online job opportunities since April 2011.
The Queen, at the State Opening of Parliament this morning, announced her Government would move forward on reform of state pensions and public sector pensions, as well as increasing parental leave and...
