Length of enhanced maternity and paternity pay "varies wildly"

There is a wide variance in both the duration and level of paternity and maternity pay across UK employers, according to research by My Family Care.

Young professionals unhappy with construction sector pay

More than half (58%) of young professionals in the construction sector are not satisfied with their current salary and a quarter did not see any change in pay as part of their latest review, a study...

Young people hit hardest by recession

The young have been hit much harder by the recession than older people, according to a report by the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS).

Executive pay 180 times that of average worker, report claims

Executive pay has grown from 60 times to nearly 180 times that of the average worker since the 1990s, according to independent think tank the High Pay Centre.

UK workers value culture and recognition over pay, survey finds

Eight in 10 UK workers would turn down a large salary increase if it meant working in an environment they didn’t like, according to research by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).

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A million public sector workers go on strike

About a million public sectors workers are expected to strike today in a series of disputes with the Government over pay, pensions and further cuts.

Starting salaries continue to rise, says REC/KPMG report

Starting salaries for people entering both temporary and permanent employment have risen for the seventh consecutive month, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG.

CIPD urges employment focus ahead of general election

Politicians across all parties should focus on employment and workplace issues ahead of the 2015 general election, according to a report by the CIPD.

Gen Y had biggest fall in earnings during recession

Employees under 30-years-old saw their average earnings fall by 12% between 2009 and 2013, making them the group who suffered the biggest decrease during this time.

Only one in five employers plan pension changes

Just 20% of employers intend to change their workplace pensions programmes, despite widespread changes announced by the Government in 2014.

HR guide to building a robust business case for employee wellbeing

A healthy, energised and high performing workplace is vital to success in a competitive world, so why isn't wellbeing viewed as a boardroom issue?

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Legal HR tips: Managing compassionate leave

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Touré has reignited the debate about compassionate leave. He has accused his club of refusing his request to be excused from the team’s Abu Dhabi tour to visit his...