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Embedding CSR in business strategy

When it comes to societal and environmental issues, is business part of the problem or part of the solution? According to campaigning organisation Business in the Community (BITC), it should be the...

Gap between public and private sector pay narrows, says ONS report

The average pay for public sector workers in the UK is still higher than those in comparative roles in the private sector. However, the gap is closing, according to research released today the ONS.

Candidate availability falls at sharpest rate in 10 years

A report on the UK labour market has shown the pool of candidates for employers to choose from is in steep decline.

Almost half of construction workers looking to move jobs in 2014

Research by CareerStructure.com suggests that 47% or workers in the construction, engineering and built environment industries hope to find jobs in other companies this year.

More SMEs planning pay rises, says PwC study

PwC have released figures that show a 'patchy' recovery picture for small private businesses, with the economic recovery taking hold at different rates across the country.

Guide to managing young people published

Employers hiring young members of staff should manage colleagues’ expectations of what they can do and consider giving them a mentor, new guidelines suggest.

CIPD calls for better utilisation of 'over-qualified' workforce

Employers need to invest in innovation and growth to create workplaces that make better use of workers’ skills and raise productivity levels, a report suggests.

Chancellor urged to address youth unemployment

The chancellor’s March budget must include investment to tackle youth unemployment, leading employment and business representatives have stated.

Atos plans early exit from Government contract

The company responsible for assessing whether benefit claimants are fit for work has confirmed plans to pull out of a Government contract.

Hotels and HR: A marriage made in heaven

I am lucky enough to have stayed in hotels all over the world for both holidays and business trips. I was in Sheffield recently during the storms and my little sojourn got me thinking about the...

Constant change is a headache for HR

Roffey Park’s Management Agenda survey shows HR professionals struggling to meet their organisations’ demand for change

Create HR policies that get the best out of staff

A number of recent articles caught my attention because they dealt with counter-intuitive or offbeat ways creating a company culture were innovation and creativity can flourish – creating a workplace...