Hot topic: Can pay be too high? Part two

A recent report by Incomes Data Services suggested FTSE 100 directors’ pay is now on average 120 times that of employees, up from 47 times higher in 2000. Should something be done to manage the...

Hot topic: Can pay be too high?

A recent report by Incomes Data Services suggested FTSE 100 directors’ pay is now on average 120 times that of employees, up from 47 times higher in 2000. Should something be done to manage the...

Archbishop Sentamu calls for all businesses to pay the living wage

The Archbishop of York, John Sentamu, has called for all businesses to pay their staff the living wage to stem rising income inequality in the UK.

CBI calls for NI and childcare help for workers

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) is calling on government to improve living standards by increasing the national insurance threshold and extending free childcare to working parents of one-...

CIPD 2014: UK slipping into ‘two tier’ labour market, Pickavance warns

The UK labour market is becoming increasingly segregated into two tiers, ex-Morrisons group HR director Norman Pickavance has warned.

Rewarding employees at Christmas

In HR it’s part of the job to know whether employees have been naughty or nice. HR magazine has scoured the shelves for the perfect gifts, so you don’t have to.

‘Much to be resolved’ following holiday pay ruling

Yesterday’s ruling that overtime will be included in holiday pay calculations still leaves uncertainty over many issues, according to CIPD employee relations adviser Mike Emmott.

The perils and pitfalls of the Christmas bonus

Christmas bonuses are a good idea but bad procedures could leave your company's reputation in tatters, warns Aaron Hayward, solicitor at Douglas-Jones Mercer Solicitors.

Living wage increases to £7.85

The national living wage for workers outside of London is being raised to £7.85 per hour, up from £7.65, from today (3 November 2014).

Financial education: whose job Is it?

HR websites and magazines have been flooded with articles about UK employers not providing any financial education to their employees, whereas well over half of employees would appreciate some.

UK falls eight places in gender equality rankings

Women in the UK have seen their wages fall by an average of £2,700 over the past year – leading to the UK falling to 26th in the world for gender pay equality, according to a report by the World...

Lloyds confirms 9,000 job losses to aid 'digitalisation'

Lloyds Bank has confirmed it will reduce its workforce by 9,000 and close 200 branches as it aims to 'digitise' the business.