Employers may face extra costs over pension cap charges

The financial impact of pension cap charges on employers and the pensions industry may be significantly higher than first thought, according to pensions experts Hargreaves Lansdown.

Employee ownership can drive productivity

The employee ownership model can be a driver for engagement and productivity, but only if staff fully understand the benefits, according to Childbase Partnership HR director Helen Bass.

Should you outsource occupational health to the Health and Work Service?

The government’s free Health and Work Service is due to rollout in December 2014, but few organisations have a true understanding of what it is, and even fewer have started to develop an integration...

Employees face salary drop of £400 per year in 50s

Employees reach their highest average earning potential in their 40s, with a possible salary drop of £400 per year in their 50s, according to research by Friends Life.

Money is there for firefighters' pension, says FBU assistant general secretary

The Government would not have to put in additional money to afford to pay firemens' pensions from 55-years-old, according to Fire Brigades Union (FBU) assistant general secretary Andy Dark.

Bank of England to extend bonus clawback period

The Bank of England is due to unveil plans giving it the power to take back bankers' bonuses up to seven years after they are awarded.

Strong graduate market drives up salaries

Average salary growth doubled month-on-month in June, driven by a strongly performing graduate market, according to research by recruitment company Adzuna.

Passport workers to strike over pay and staffing levels

Employees from the Passport Office are set to go on strike later today in a dispute over pay and staffing levels.

Gender gap increase 'concerning', says Opportunity Now director

The increase in the gender pay gap in London is a worrying sign for working women, according to Opportunity Now director Kathryn Nawrockyi.

Financial services recruitment on the rise

Half of businesses in the financial services sector anticipate increasing their headcount by the end of 2014, according to research by Thomsons Online Benefits.

Social events can increase engagement, report finds

Social events and feeling valued are key to employees’ happiness at work, according to research

Guaranteed pensions advice to be independent, Government says

The guaranteed advice on employees taking their pensions from April 2015 is to be provided by independent organisations, the Government announced today.