Lembit's First Love

He dated a Cheeky Girl, famously lost his seat at the last General Election and has just gone into the jungle on 'I'm a Celebrity, Get me out of Here!' But Lembit began life in HR and he wants to make...

Insurance regulation causes massive hike in salaries for IT workers

Impending regulation has induced salary increases of up to 50% for IT workers in the insurance sector.

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.

BBC goes for engagement for London 2012 with new HR appointment

The BBC is focusing on talent and engagement in preparation for its coverage of the major events planned for 2012 including the Olympics and Diamond Jubilee.

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.