Half of employees say employers discriminate against working mothers

Almost half (49%) of mothers believe employers discriminate against working mums

One in eight workers believe appearance affects their career

More than one in eight (13.1%) workers believe their appearance is holding their career back, according to a study from job website CV Library.

Could poor management be causing the rise in 'bullying'?

A survey revealed that six in 10 employees have either suffered or witnessed bullying in the workplace

Sports Direct under fire over employment practices

The Trade Union Share Owners (TUSO) group has called on Sports Direct shareholders to vote out company chairman

HR Legal Service to be delivered by ESP Law

HR Legal Service, HR magazine’s employment law offer, is to be delivered by ESP Law

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IT security staff in high demand

Almost half (47%) of chief information officers expect to appoint additional IT security personnel to their teams this year

Government unveils plans to enforce national living wage

The government has unveiled plans to ensure workers receive the national living wage

Business community warns against “knee-jerk” immigration policies

The business community has warned against “knee-jerk” policies to curb immigration

Dean Royles: maintaining employer-union partner relationships is critical

The future of industrial relations is far too important to let it be shaped by the poor experiences of some

Are your employees seizing their last chance to cheat?

Do you scrutinise contractor invoices more closely toward the end of a contract? Do you ask your accounts department to pay more attention to those last expense claims inching in before the financial...

Five per cent of workers have witnessed physical violence in the workplace

One in 20 (5%) workers have witnessed physical violence between colleagues

Robust social media policy essential to protect employers

A robust social media policy is essential for protecting employers during disciplinary action