Half of HR managers plan to recruit in 2014

Nearly half (48%) of HR hiring managers are looking to add to their team by the end of 2014, according to research by professional recruitment consultancy Robert Walters.

Graduates over-optimistic about career prospects

Eight out of 10 graduates expect to find graduate-level roles within 6 months of leaving university but only 53% find an equivalent position within five years, according to a report by the National...

Business groups urge further action on zero-hours contracts

Leading voices in business have praised Vince Cable's plan to ban exclusivity clauses in zero-hours contracts, although some have criticised the business secretary's decision not to introduce further...

Exclusivity clauses in zero-hours contracts to be banned

Business secretary Vince Cable has announced that the Government is to outlaw the use of exclusivity in zero-hours contracts, but has resisted calls to ban them completely.

Changes to workers’ rights shouldn't make bosses complacent

With sweeping changes to workers’ rights in England and Wales, Leanne Thomas, employment law specialist at DJM Solicitors, says employers should ensure they don’t fall foul of complacency.

Patient care is not about numbers, says NHS Employers CEO Royles

The NHS should not be forced into setting minimum levels of nurse numbers to ensure a higher level of patient care, NHS Employers CEO Dean Royles said yesterday.

Nine in 10 still consider career in finance attractive

Almost nine in 10 (88%) executives still believe the financial sector is an attractive place to work, despite 39% admitting the industry's reputation affects its appeal to potential employees.

McDonald's to create 8,000 jobs

McDonald's will create 8,000 jobs in the UK over the next three years, it has announced today.

Job applicants do not have to disclose minor offences, Supreme Court rules

The Supreme Court has ruled that forcing job applicants to disclose minor crimes as part of background checks is a breach of their human rights.

Eight in ten employers intend to increase staff numbers

More than three-quarters (81%) of employers plan to increase permanent hiring within the next four to 12 months, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) JobsOutlook Survey....

Employers still ignoring candidate experience, report finds

Up to 60% of HR professionals admit they are doing nothing to monitor candidate experience, according to research by member-based advisory company CEB.

Over 1,000 military personnel face redundancy

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is writing to 1,060 employees across the three main armed forces to serve them notice of redundancy.