Employees in construction sector 'secure' in jobs, but salaries fall

Workers in the construction industry are among the most secure of all UK employees, according to a recent study.

KPMG supports living wage event Fair Play Fortnight

KPMG is supporting a TUC initiative to raise awareness about the living wage. The Fair Play Fortnight is a series of events across the UK from 24 March to 6 April.

Gender pay gap rises to 19.7%, but closes for under-40s

The gender pay gap for full-time workers under 40 has closed to around 1%, although it climbs substantially when part-time workers, who are mostly women, are included, Government analysis that...

HRD salaries matching those of FDs, says HR recruitment expert

HR directors are reportedly earning equivalent salaries to their finance department counterparts.

NHS will be tested by 1% pay rise, says Dean Royles

NHS chief executive Dean Royles says that a 1% public sector pay rise will affect staffing levels at the organisation.

Self-employment restrictions could cause 'significant' damage, says REC

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has warned that changes to self-employment laws could spell trouble for many small employers who rely on contractors.

Employers want minimum wage to keep 'real value'

Keeping the national minimum wage (NMW) in line with inflation is one of the main concerns for employers, a CIPD report has found.

City bonuses rise for top performers

Bankers' bonuses in London are rising but the pot is increasingly being shared between a smaller group of elite performers. The rest are still seeing only modest rises in their financial rewards.

Gap between public and private sector pay narrows, says ONS report

The average pay for public sector workers in the UK is still higher than those in comparative roles in the private sector. However, the gap is closing, according to research released today the ONS.

UK low among OECD countries for gender equality in pay

The proportion of women in the UK labour market has increased slightly, but its female economic empowerment rating among OECD countries is being damaged by slow progress in closing the gender wage...

Number of employees working unpaid overtime at record high

The number of employees who worked unpaid overtime hours last year was worth an extra £640 million to the economy every week, according to research.

Pay public sector more to curb high MoD contractor bill, says Hay Group director

The Government should pay public sector workers market rate salaries to avoid spending more on hiring contractors, a remuneration expert has warned.