Although pay will increase at a faster rate this year than in 2010, inflation will grow even more rapidly, according to consultants Hay Group. There is a risk of the public sector being priced out of...

Employees could hardly be more worried about pay in these times, but what do their employers think about this emotive issue? HR magazine surveyed more than 300 employers - with startling results.

As some companies report an upturn and others only just start to feel the pain, no organisation should neglect the effect of reward on talent.

Passing the Pensions Bill 2010 will "decrease the burden for business, while encouraging more people to save", said the National Association of Pension Funds.

Almost a third of employees believe their boss has an extravagant office, according to a survey released this week.

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has confirmed that the default retirement age will end this year.

The new chief executive of Barclays, Bob Diamond, appears before the Treasury select committee today, as he faces pressure to waive a rumoured multimillion-pound bonus.

The Coalition Government's response to the consultation exercise on phasing out of the default retirement age was scheduled to be published at the end of last year, but publication has been delayed,...

Bonuses and profit shares for senior and middle managers have fallen more than for other employees over the last two years.

From the 6 April, organisations will need to withhold income tax rates of up to 50% when making post-termination payments to employees.

In 1980 a 65-year-old Englishman had a one in 1,000 chance of living to be 100 years old. Just 30 years later, this figure has increased to one in 100. But although increased life expectancy is great...

Almost half of businesses with a turnover of less than 1 million do not offer benefits to their employees, according to recent research.