Majority of jobseekers shun recruitment agencies

<p>The majority of job seekers are put off signing up with recruitment agencies because of the industry's bad reputation. </p><p>This is according to a report by recruitment consultancy Unity...

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No new employment laws on the agenda, says Hutton

Fears that the Government will introduce further employment legislation following recent changes in agency workers' rights and flexible working law have been dispelled by business secretary John...

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No new employment laws on the agenda, says Hutton

<p>Fears that the Government will introduce further employment legislation following recent changes in agency workers' rights and flexible working law have been dispelled by business secretary John...

A relaxed dress code becomes the norm at work

The majority of companies allow their office workers to wear smart casual attire in the office, according to a survey by the Aziz Corporation.

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A relaxed dress code becomes the norm at work

<p>The majority of companies allow their office workers to wear smart casual attire in the office, according to a survey by the Aziz Corporation. </p><p>Just over half (51%) of employers allow a more...

Work is where you learn the most useful skills

Nearly half of employees feel they have acquired their most valuable skills through work, according to research from lifelong learning charity Campaign for Learning.

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Job prospects positive despite economic climate

<p>The majority of workers are confident in their ability to remain in or get a new job, despite fears of an economic downturn, according to a new report. </p><p>Research from Jobsite.co.uk shows that...

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Home secretary stands firm as police vote for right to strike

<p>The home secretary has warned police officers they will gain little from striking.</p><p>The reaction comes as news that the Police Federation union will lobby the Government for the right to...

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Work is where you learn the most useful skills

<p>Nearly half of employees feel they have acquired their most valuable skills through work, according to research from lifelong learning charity Campaign for Learning. </p><p>Asking entrants to its...

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Don't be scared of the future, says BT HR boss

<p>HR professionals should be excited not fearful about the future of the workplace, according to BTs director of people policy, Caroline Waters. </p><p>Speaking at the CIPD Spotlight on Diversity...

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PM outlines major changes in workplace rights

The prime minister has outlined plans to improve employees skills, give agency workers more rights and get more people off benefits and into work over the next year.

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Senior managers get better benefits than their superiors

Senior managers get more perks than their higher-ranking colleagues, according to a new Croner report.

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