University staff strike over 'pay drought'

University staff in the UK are to stage a one-day strike today in a row over pay.

Action points for employers when addressing wellbeing of employees

The Average Sickness report from LV is effectively saying that the average sick days of UK workers represents 2-3% of their working lives (assuming a 45 year working life).

Employers must understand older workers have childcare responsibilities too, says TUC

The TUC has urged employers to be more "sympathetic" to requests for flexible working and annual leave from older members of staff.

Employee squeeze has led to disengaged workforce, says study

Cuts to hours, inconsistent working patterns, pay freezes and the increased use of zero-hours contracts has led to a "forgotten workforce", according to a report published by workforce management...

Put workers on company boards to control executive pay, says TUC

The TUC has called for workers to sit on company boards, saying they would help to ensure "reasonable" levels of executive pay.

UK employers to maintain 3% salary increase in 2014

UK employers are planning to maintain an average 3% salary increase in 2014 for the third year running, according to a report from professional services firm Towers Watson.

Job satisfaction better than bonus, say employees

Job satisfaction is the main factor in keeping employees motivated, with only 13% saying they are motivated by a bonus, a survey by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) has found.

Employers should do more to understand the needs of staff with cancer, says Maggie’s survey

One in five people with cancer feel their employer could do more to understand their needs and circumstances, according to a report published by Maggie's Cancer Caring Centre and insurer Unum.

Personal health crisis looming in global banking, says study

Fears of unemployment, rising pressure and psychological abuse are just some of the causes of a "personal health crisis" facing the global banking sector, a new report has found.

Employers change working patterns as absence levels rise, CIPD study finds

Absence rates in the private and public sector have increased over the past year, according to a survey published today by Simplyhealth and the CIPD.

Call to end national pay rates as public sector pay outstrips private

Public sector workers in some regions of the UK are earning thousands more than their private sector counterparts, research has found.

TUC calls for end of minimum wage 'exploitation'

The TUC has called on the Government to take urgent action after figures revealed three in 10 apprentices were paid less than the minimum wage in 2012.