Workers get more done from home

Home working is a key element of the employee engagement mix and can significantly improve efficiency

Most employers willing to pay more than typical apprenticeship wage

Sixty percent of employers would pay between £12,000 and £18,000 starting salary for an apprenticeship-qualified employee

Paying your way: International tax and benefits

Ensure your overseas employees’ benefits match up to domestic ones, and that they’re legally sound

Paid time off to exercise could reduce sitting mortality

The increased mortality risk from sedentary eight-hour days can be mitigated with exercise

Graduates value culture over salary

Graduates also report they are willing to complete an internship or work overtime during evenings or weekends, according to Accenture study

What do Owen Smith's 20 pledges mean for HR?

A ban on zero-hours contracts and a repeal of the Trade Union Act have been pledged by Labour leadership candidate Owen Smith

Towards a virtuous Living Wage cycle in retail

Retail is a notoriously low margin sector, but some Living Wage-paying employers are breaking the mould

Less than half of expats arrange healthcare before they move

Almost one in five (19%) believe they can cover healthcare costs with travel insurance alone

The legalities of preferential benefits

While employers who provide benefits to certain groups of employees may have the best of intentions, there are legal implications to consider

Why embracing duty of care brings business benefits

While Duty of Care is a legal requirement, companies that go above and beyond are reaping the benefits

Upping disengaged workers' pay doesn't boost commitment

In a recent survey respondents ranked remuneration as tenth out of 11 as a reason for resigning

Impact of National Living Wage passed on to customers, not staff

More employers have responded to the National Living Wage (NLW) by raising prices rather than cutting jobs