UK workers value culture and recognition over pay, survey finds

Eight in 10 UK workers would turn down a large salary increase if it meant working in an environment they didn’t like, according to research by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).

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A million public sector workers go on strike

About a million public sectors workers are expected to strike today in a series of disputes with the Government over pay, pensions and further cuts.

Starting salaries continue to rise, says REC/KPMG report

Starting salaries for people entering both temporary and permanent employment have risen for the seventh consecutive month, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG.

CIPD urges employment focus ahead of general election

Politicians across all parties should focus on employment and workplace issues ahead of the 2015 general election, according to a report by the CIPD.

Gen Y had biggest fall in earnings during recession

Employees under 30-years-old saw their average earnings fall by 12% between 2009 and 2013, making them the group who suffered the biggest decrease during this time.

Only one in five employers plan pension changes

Just 20% of employers intend to change their workplace pensions programmes, despite widespread changes announced by the Government in 2014.

HR guide to building a robust business case for employee wellbeing

A healthy, energised and high performing workplace is vital to success in a competitive world, so why isn't wellbeing viewed as a boardroom issue?

Features

Legal HR tips: Managing compassionate leave

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Touré has reignited the debate about compassionate leave. He has accused his club of refusing his request to be excused from the team’s Abu Dhabi tour to visit his...

Nestlé first large manufacturer to receive living wage accreditation

Food and drink maker Nestlé has become the first large manufacturer to commit to paying its staff the living wage. Today the company received accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation.

Mixed reaction for Government's 'defined ambition' Pensions Bill

Pensions experts have given a lukewarm reaction to the Government's plans to offer workplace savers a third pensions option called 'defined ambition' (DA).

Business groups urge further action on zero-hours contracts

Leading voices in business have praised Vince Cable's plan to ban exclusivity clauses in zero-hours contracts, although some have criticised the business secretary's decision not to introduce further...

Employees would 'work better' with workplace pet, study finds

Almost half of us would like to bring animal companions to work, according to research of more than 1,000 UK workers from job site reed.co.uk, seen exclusively by HR magazine.