The best alternative Christmas presents

Instead of sticking to tired old Christmas favourites why not liven things up with these crackers?

Most UK employees admit to over-claiming on expenses in 2014

Over-claiming on expenses is commonplace in the UK workforce, according to a survey

The science of motivation

It can be difficult to pin down why people are performing well – but taking a scientific and individualised approach may be the key to unlocking motivation

Getting global mobility right for families

It seems straightforward to move an employee to a different country, but making a success of relocation is about so much more than logistics

Financial education for employees? The business benefits of good citizenship

Should businesses be providing general financial education to their staff?

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Starting salaries predicted to grow by 3%

Starting salaries are predicted to grow over the next 12 months as businesses struggle to recruit skilled staff

Tailored benefit packages

Nearly three-quarters of workers would like to be able to adapt their benefits to suit their needs

Employers lack knowledge on employee benefits preferences

Speakers at the DAM event discuss the types of benefit preferred, benefits' recruitment impact, and future limits to what employers will be able to offer

Is SPL for grandparents a realistic policy?

Is extending shared parental leave (SPL) to grandparents just another headline-grabbing Conservative conference ‘idea’ that is unlikely to be taken up?

Ending the workplace stigma of HIV

With the right training and support HIV positive people can be valuable additions to your workforce

Why pensions education is vital

Pensions education has suffered from HR's compliance obsession, but companies that engage with staff will reap the benefits

National minimum wage rises to £6.70

The national minimum wage rate is now £6.70 for workers aged 21 and over