A third of employees expect pay rise within a year

Optimism about the economic recovery is fostering expectations of better pay, a Glassdoor survey of 2,146 employees has found.

AGR warns against painting 'bleak' picture for graduates

Companies should avoid negatively portraying job prospects for students and graduates, Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR) CEO Stephen Isherwood has said.

DWP halves prediction of auto-enrolment opt-out rates

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has revised its forecast for the number of employees opting out of auto-enrolment pension schemes.

Acas denies employment changes will put pressure on employers

Early conciliation could cost business in time in money, according to an employment lawyer. But Acas argues research shows early conciliation provides far better outcomes for employers and employees.

Small business forum welcomes proposals to better prepare jobseekers for employment

A forum for small and medium-sized businesses has reacted largely positively to Iain Duncan-Smith's plans to ensure jobseekers are more "workplace ready".

Thousands of SMEs 'underestimating' impact of auto-enrolment

The first wave of SMEs reach the staging date for auto-enrolment today, with pensions experts warning some may be underprepared for the undertaking.

Osborne claims welfare and tax reforms to create 3 million jobs

Chancellor George Osborne is to hail the effectiveness of the Government's welfare reforms today, saying they have created 1.3 millions UK jobs and are due to lead to up to 3 million more by 2018.

Providers, businesses welcome 0.75% pension charges cap

Pensions experts and the wider business community have largely welcomed the Government's introduction of a 0.75% cap on workplace pensions charges. However, some reservations remain about its...

KPMG supports living wage event Fair Play Fortnight

KPMG is supporting a TUC initiative to raise awareness about the living wage. The Fair Play Fortnight is a series of events across the UK from 24 March to 6 April.

HRD salaries matching those of FDs, says HR recruitment expert

HR directors are reportedly earning equivalent salaries to their finance department counterparts.

Companies face 'nightmare' delivering pensions advice

The chancellor's announcement that everyone with defined contribution (DC) pension schemes will receive face-to-face advice by 2015 will be difficult to deliver on time, according to independent...

Budget means £165 billion of pensions 'not fit for purpose'

Changes to the pension rules, specifically removing the need for annuities, mean that people who have 'lifestyle' choice pensions may have to rethink their savings plans, according to experts.