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Businesses not using data effectively, say IT professionals

The majority of IT professionals are concerned companies are not effectively using the data they collect, according to research by IT jobs board CWJobs.

Bonus payments up nearly 5% in past year

The total bonus payments received by UK employees increased by 4.9% in the 12 months to April 2014, figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal.

Employer groups divided over Scottish independence

Scottish employer groups are split over whether independence would help or hinder the nation's economy as the political battle to sway voters intensifies ahead of the 18 September vote.

Advertised salaries rise nationally, fall in London

Advertised salaries have increased year-on-year for the first time since the recession, with every UK region except London reporting growth, according to research by Adzuna.

Strong employment growth in services sector

Employers in the business and professional services sector increased headcount at the fastest rate for seven years in the past quarter, according to a report by the Confederation of British Industry...

Unite opens NHS strike ballot over pay

Unite is opening a ballot on strike action today, following widespread anger over pay in the NHS.

Electric dreams: The potential for electric vehicle fleets

Interest in electric vehicles is slowly increasing. Could 2014 be the year fleets go electric or will it all short-circuit?

Private sector pay increases double that of public sector

Pay rises are twice as high for employees in the private sector than in the public, according to research by reward specialists XpertHR.

Welfare reforms hit working families hardest, says TUC

Government reforms to welfare and benefits hit working families harder than those out of work, according to research by TUC.

Putting talent at the top of the agenda

Talent management consistently ranks as a top concern for CEOs, yet many say their organisations are missing out on commercial opportunities in the area.

Work Foundation calls for stronger RPA legislation

Lancaster University's Work Foundation has criticised the government's "watered down" implementation of the Raising the Participant Age (RPA) policy.

Employers value attitude above qualifications and experience

Companies recruiting people under-25 place more importance on a candidate's attitude than their qualifications, according to a report by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).