Why social networking carries more risk than you realise

As millions of users of dating website Ashley Madison lay awake sweating about who will be reading the now freely available data on their indiscretions, those who use more innocent-seeming social...

Corbyn appoints Angela Eagle shadow secretary for business, innovation and skills

Angela Eagle has been named shadow secretary of state for business, innovation and skills in new Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn's first shadow cabinet.

ECJ rules travelling time counts as work

Travelling to and from first and last appointments should be regarded as working time for workers without a fixed office

Half of whistleblowers treated differently after speaking out

More than half (51%) of whistleblowers report being treated differently at work after speaking out

Strike law proposals response to 'yesterday's problems'

The government’s proposals on strike laws are a response to “yesterday’s problems”, the CIPD has said

How will the Modern Slavery Act affect you?

In 2013 1,746 cases of slavery were reported in the UK and it is estimated to affect 29.8 million people worldwide

Half of employees say employers discriminate against working mothers

Almost half (49%) of mothers believe employers discriminate against working mums

One in eight workers believe appearance affects their career

More than one in eight (13.1%) workers believe their appearance is holding their career back, according to a study from job website CV Library.

Could poor management be causing the rise in 'bullying'?

A survey revealed that six in 10 employees have either suffered or witnessed bullying in the workplace

Sports Direct under fire over employment practices

The Trade Union Share Owners (TUSO) group has called on Sports Direct shareholders to vote out company chairman

HR Legal Service to be delivered by ESP Law

HR Legal Service, HR magazine’s employment law offer, is to be delivered by ESP Law

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IT security staff in high demand

Almost half (47%) of chief information officers expect to appoint additional IT security personnel to their teams this year