Swiss referendum votes to curb executive pay and bonuses

Swiss voters have overwhelmingly backed measures to curb executives' pay and bonuses, final referendum results have shown.

Women in Europe work 59 days "for free", claims EU commission

On average, the difference between men and women's hourly earnings across the EU is 16%, rising to 19% in the UK, according to the latest figures published by the EU commission.

Recognition: a strategic imperative?

Good manners, a very polite person once said, cost nothing. And as the UK continues to tiptoe precariously between growth and recession, it’s a truth that many organisations should be bearing in mind,...

Nearly 30,000 council employees are paid more than £50,000 a year, says TaxPayers' Alliance

UK councils are paying 28,754 employees more than £50,000 a year, costing taxpayers £1.9 billion in 2011/12, according to a report by the campaigning group the TaxPayers' Alliance.

Gender pay gap biggest for women in their 50s, says TUC

Women in their 50s earn nearly a fifth less money than men of the same age, in the widest gender pay gap of any age group, according to a TUC analysis published today.

Auto-enrolment: A chance to change reward offerings and drive engagement

Just as we get through one legislative minefield, another comes into view to cause pain, workload and – worst of all – unnecessary cost. That’s how many of us will see Auto-Enrolment (AE). But what...

NHS needs to make more progress on better managing hospital consultants, watchdog says

The NHS must make more progress in better managing its consultants, the National Audit Office (NAO) has announced.

Majority of supply teachers expect improved pay in 2013

The majority of supply teachers (70%) are expecting better pay over the next 12 months, up from 64% in 2012, according to a report from employment provider Giant.

Why needing recognition is a clear sign of emotional immaturity

Recognition is a strategy that we all use to feel competent - to feel good enough.

Lloyds bonuses will be the "lowest of any bank", says chairman

Employee bonuses at Lloyds banking group will be the "lowest of any bank", according to its chairman, Sir Winfried Bischoff.

Employers to reduce executive bonuses in 2013, says PwC survey

Many FTSE100 executives will see no increase to their annual bonuses this year and some bonuses could even be cut up to a quarter, according to a survey published today by professional services firm...

“Landscape of pay freezes and job insecurity” across homelessness and care sector, warns report

More than 80% of organisations from the homelessness and care sectors are concerned about pay freezes in the coming year, with more than a third from the social housing, homelessness and care sectors...