Half of employees faced with 'pay cut' this year, through below inflation wage increases

Almost half (45.1%) of workers believe they will be hit by a pay cut this year as there is no chance of an above inflation wage increase according to research from consultancy NorthgateArinso.

One in 30 employees would fail a drugs test, finds Concateno

One in 30 UK employees have drugs in their system at any point in time within the workplace, according to statistics released today by Concateno, a drug and alcohol screening provider.

Childcare organisations join forces to urge Government to support self-employed parents

Ahead of the expected announcement from the prime minister on the creation of a Childcare Commission, childcare and business organisations have called on the Government to provide greater childcare...

Government bolsters reporting framework for directors' pay

The Government published draft regulations determining what companies must disclose in pay reports.

HR salaries in the south east are on the rise, according to Robert Walters

HR salaries in London and the south east are on the rise, according to results from the Robert Walters 2012 salary Survey.

Executive pay and binding shareholder votes legislation will put internal comms pressure on HR if an expensive leader is not delivering

We are now in age that combines expectation of transparency, a desire to blame and suspicion of those in authority...so it is not surprising that executive remuneration is, and will continue to be, a...

Working parents consider quitting their jobs because of childcare costs, according to Daycare Trust and Mumsnet

Over a third (38%) of parents have considered quitting their job because of childcare costs according to Daycare Trust and Mumsnet.

HR Excellence Awards 2012 – Most Effective Benefits Strategy: University of Lincoln

With a 2,000-strong workforce split between academic and support staff and ranging from minimum wage workers to highly paid academics, the challenge for the University of Lincoln was to develop a...

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HR Excellence Awards 2012 – Health and Wellbeing Award: American Express

American Express has a vision to help employees shift their view of health benefits, engage in preventative care and above all be inspired to adopt healthier behaviours that will benefit them, their...

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Industry experts welcome Government reforms to directors' remuneration

The business secretary, Vince Cable has unveiled what he says is the “ comprehensive reforms of the framework for directors’ remuneration in a decade.”

When rewards go wrong – the cost of giving the wrong incentive can be high

“It’s the thought that counts.” No it isn’t. A disappointing gift or reward can have a far more damaging impact than not being rewarded at all!

SME bosses put chatting about weather before addressing staff mental health, Bupa report shows

More than a quarter of small business owners in the UK do not feel confident they would be able to recognise and address ill health, stress or depression among their staff, according to Bupa research....

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