The TUC is campaigning for a new bank holiday to be introduced in 2012 to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, the London Olympics and Paralympics.

High-street retail banks have come under attack by the Conservatives, with the shadow chancellor, George Osborne, calling for bonuses of more than 2,000 to be banned.

The top 25 charities to work for, as ranked by Best Companies, offer benefits on a par with the private sector. They have to - to attract and retain talent.

For years, it's been hoped, but never quite proved, that employees who own company shares work harder than those who don't. Now one survey says the link is true, reports Peter Crush.

HR magazine asked a selection of HR professionals to name their fantasy benefit for staff. Surprisingly, some are achievable. What's more, not all involve oodles of cash.

Booking holidays, finding plumbers or organising the laundry - such tasks can be a distraction for busy executives. It's little wonder concierge services are proving so popular.

Firms deterred from providing financial education for fear of falling foul of Financial Services Authority rules are missing a chance to promote their benefits package's value.

Charities can no longer rely on commitment to a cause to attract and retain staff. Their perks have to be competitive too. Research by Best Companies for HR magazine shows how they compare with the...

The Labour Party's proposed scrapping of childcare tax breaks has come as a heavy blow to employers already feeling the pain of having to do a lot more with less. Peter Crush reports.

Retirement age needs to rise to 70 and the occupational pension regime should be replaced, according to the Institute of Directors (IoD).

The Government is to invest 4 million over the next two years in improving health and wellbeing for staff at small organisations.

More than four out of 10 UK employers give employees some form of choice in the benefits they receive, and a quarter of the remainder are also considering doing so, research reveals.