Most UK employees acknowledge they are not saving enough money for their retirement, according to a survey by Towers Watson.

People looking for work could have their benefits cut if they turn down offers of zero-hours contracts.

There is a "gulf of expectation" between employers and contractors over how long the hiring process should take, according to a white paper by recruitment specialists Robert Walters.

Job vacancies in the UK are rising, but the average advertised salary has decreased by £1,800 in the last year, according to research by recruitment company Adzuna.

Male workers are more likely to give and receive financial incentives and rewards than female employees, according to a national reward audit.

The Help to Work scheme, a Government initiative to get those unemployed for two years or more into work, comes into effect today.

The Post Office and the Communication Workers Union (CWU) have agreed a pay deal, following negotiations lasting over 12 months.

The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is being forced to shelve plans to pay top executives bonuses of up to 200%, after UK Financial Investments (UKFI) blocked the move.

Business secretary Vince Cable has written to the UK top 100 companies, warning them to rein in excessive bonus awards or face new regulatory restrictions.

Abolishing the lifetime allowance cap and reforming tax relief on pensions are among measures that could save the Treasury billions, a new report has recommended.

Pensions minister Steve Webb has announced plans to give retirees rough estimates of their life expectancy as part of pensions advice from April 2015.

Optimism about the economic recovery is fostering expectations of better pay, a Glassdoor survey of 2,146 employees has found.