Pay gap between levels increasing globally, finds Hay Group

The pay gap between senior managers and lower level employees has increased in every region around the world since the start of the recession, Hay Group data has indicated.

Female-friendly employee benefits: A legal perspective

Egg freezing technology gives women the option to climb the career ladder and have a family later in life. However, is this really a positive incentive? Would it be better to focus on more...

TUC warns of ‘low-paid jobs recovery’ for women

The rise of women in work is due to more women in lower paid and part-time jobs, according to analysis by the TUC.

Nine in 10 emergency services workers have experienced mental health problems

Around nine in 10 (87%) emergency services staff and volunteers have experienced problems with stress, low mood and poor mental health while in service, according to mental health charity Mind.

Hot topic: Longer paternity leave, part two

Labour leader Ed Miliband has pledged to double paid paternity leave and increase statutory paternity pay if his party comes to power in May's election. Would such a policy encourage more working...

Accommodation and food services employees most likely to smoke

People working in accommodation and food services are more likely to smoke than employees in any other industry, according to research from the British Heart Foundation (BHF).

Hot topic: longer paternity leave

Labour leader Ed Miliband has pledged to double paid paternity leave and increase statutory paternity pay if his party comes into power in May's election. What would the implications of such a change...

One in 10 are worried they can’t afford to retire

One in 10 people (13%) are worried they will never be able to afford to retire, according to research from the CIPD.

Sleep deprivation damaging business

UK workers are sleep deprived across the board, but senior leaders are more likely to play down its impact on performance.

Graduates want training and development over salary

Graduates are looking for training and development opportunities rather than large salaries when searching for a role, EY’s annual graduate survey has found.

Managing mental health issues in the workplace

ACAS reports that mental health problems cost the UK economy £30 billion a year through lost productivity, recruitment and absence. Some of these costs can be mitigated through careful management of...

Choosing your next company car: Part two

In the second part of our company car guide, we examine the best alternative fuel options.