One third of workers have had fling with colleague

A survey by Gaydar has suggested that up to a third of workers have had an affair with a colleague.

The Apprentice: the early bird catches the hamburger

Ok, two teams, four flavours of crisps and one German audience. Simples.Stella (in preference to "knackered Stuart") and Chris ("I've been in the boardroom more times than I've had hot sauerkraut")...

Marital mismanagement: recession-strapped bosses' patience snapped by divorcing staff

The battering that the global economy has taken over the last few years could be said to have produced the kind of distorted 'work-life balance' that no-one really wanted. For many, the only...

Government immigration cap may have a detrimental effect on economy and health service

Employers broadly welcome the new migration cap but doubts still remain as to its impact on the burgeoning economic recovery.

More partners invited to Christmas work parties this festive season

There may be fewer Christmas work parties but those employers who are funding festive bashes are allowing more partners of employees to attend, according to events organisers.

Civil service pay gap persists, as businesses push for more women on boards

The pay gap between male and female employees in the civil service working remains high and is in some areas increasing, according to numbers released today.

Rowling and Sugar top lists of inspirational self-employed

JK Rowling and Alan Sugar are the figures that most inspire freelancers to be their own boss, according to a recent poll.

Unemployment figures 'steady' as report says little hope of cutting unemployment in poor areas

The Office for National Statistics today announced that employment figures for July to September remained at just over 70%.

One in five HR professionals look to leave job

One in five HR professionals are looking to change their job, according to survey data released today.

The Apprentice proves that successful projects need a strong leader at the helm

Week by week, in the boardroom showdown, we watch Lord Alan Sugar fire the next unsuccessful Apprentice candidate. But inevitably, it is not just their ability to sell sausages, make croissants or...

Leading HR directors and thinkers talk about their vision for the future

HR Vision, our series of web debates, in magazine features and extra resources, launches next month.

CIPD Conference: We need your help, Employment Minister tells HR sector

The success of the coalition's welfare reform is dependent on the help of HR professionals, the Minister for Employment said yesterday.