A John Lewis economy: will an increase in employee ownership boost business growth in the UK?

Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg has announced plans to create a “John Lewis economy” by increasing employee share-ownership schemes and making it easier for employers to take part.

Building emotional skills for the future world of work

It’s clear that the application of emotional intelligence (EI) can provide significant benefit to industry.

Loughborough University and Macmillan Cancer Support launch guide to help working cancer carers

Loughborough University has launched a resource for Macmillan Cancer Support to help cancer carers manage their work demands.??

Cost management and pensions auto-enrolment top the employee benefits priorities, finds Aon Hewitt

The three most pressing benefits issues facing employers are managing cost; addressing low levels of employee engagement; and dealing with legislative changes, according to Aon Hewitt.

Mental health special 2/2: a personal account of living and working with a mental health condition

A common mantra in mental health circles is that, with occupational support and a successful treatment plan, people with a mental illness can be productive and dynamic members of a diverse workforce.

No end in sight for pay squeeze this year, predicts Hay Group

UK workers will face a continuing squeeze on real pay over the next 12 months, as organisations cut costs amid continuing economic uncertainty, according to a report from global management consultancy...

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Mental health special 1/2: The onus is on employers to take care of stress issues

The economic downturn has exacerbated workplace stress and mental health problems – but they should be seen as part of a much longer term trend that has grown hand-in-hand with modern working...

Government picks independent to investigate growing employee ownership

Norman Lamb, the newly appointed business minister, has appointed Graeme Nuttall as the Government’s independent adviser on employee ownership.

Social Market Foundation says Government should loan parents £10,000 for the cost of childcare

Parents should be able to access financial support of up to £10,000 from the Government to pay for childcare, which they would then pay back as monthly contributions made through the tax system, a...

Capita to acquire Aviva UK Health

Capita is to acquire the occupational health business of Aviva UK Health for an undisclosed sum.

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Staff dissatisfaction with pay, promotion and prospects mounts, poll of 400,000 reveals

Employee dissatisfaction with pay, promotion and prospects, is growing according to a survey of 400,000 private sector employees.

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Oil and gas employees earn twice the national average salary, finds Hays Oil and Gas

UK oil and gas industry professionals are enjoying salaries on average more than double that of other workers according to The Oil and Gas Global Salary Guide 2012, which is based on data from over...

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