Hywel Roberts

Business focus not in conflict with ethical HR, says ethics specialist

An increased need to focus on financial returns need not conflict with HR's ethical responsibilities, the Institute of Business Ethics (IBE) director Philippa Foster Back has said.

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People 'not interested' in pensions, say experts

The traditional concept of pensions as retirement savings will soon be outdated, according to a panel of experts.

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HR magazine's Katie Jacobs wins Towers Watson awards

HR magazine's Katie Jacobs and Management Today's Matthew Gwyther were the big winners at the Towers Watson media awards last night.

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Employment experts divided over zero-hours contracts figures

The news that there are now 1.4 million UK workers on zero-hours contracts has brought a mixed reaction from business groups and employment lawyers.

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Businesses increasingly measure ROI on L&D, says CIPD study

An increasing number of businesses are measuring financial returns on learning and development (L&D) programmes, according to CIPD research.

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Workers look to employers for financial guidance

The majority of employees feel the companies they work for should give them advice to manage their finances, as many still worry about living off their salary, research by Capita Employee Benefits has...

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Employment rate for disabled 'alarmingly low'

More than 430,000 disabled employers fell out of work in the past year, according to research by Scope.

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Contractors frustrated by lengthy hiring processes

There is a "gulf of expectation" between employers and contractors over how long the hiring process should take, according to a white paper by recruitment specialists Robert Walters.

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Vacancies up but salaries down, research finds

Job vacancies in the UK are rising, but the average advertised salary has decreased by £1,800 in the last year, according to research by recruitment company Adzuna.

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'Gender divide' in workplace recognition

Male workers are more likely to give and receive financial incentives and rewards than female employees, according to a national reward audit.

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Disciplinary action over social media doubles

Companies are increasingly resorting to disciplinary action to crack down on social media misuse, according to a global survey.

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Lack of women in IT costing UK £2.6 billion a year

The UK economy could improve by £2.6 billion if more women were recruited into IT to fill skills gaps, according to a report released to coincide with Girls in ICT Day.

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