Pay rises less predictable

Average pay rises in the past six months stabilised at 3.8% according to figures released today by IDS Pay Databank.

Google admits 'unrealistic expectations'

Google's HR and staffing director, Liane Hornsey admitted she may be doing her Irish employees a dis-service, after revealing she still had not found a head of HR for Ireland after 18 months' of...

Pay is up but so are hours worked

HR professionals are earning higher salaries and working longer hours, according to the Annual Croner Reward and Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) 2008 Reward Survey of more than...

HR has 'powerful' role in tough economic climate

HR professionals have to be "resonant leaders" in order to see their organisation through the current "challenging but exciting" climate.

HR must take more active stance in business

HR professionals need to be more active in their business to avoid becoming remote from staff or "bogged down" with administration.

Don't axe jobs now warns CIPD

HR professionals must resist making budgets cuts, but should instead do more to help staff in troubled economic times.

Editorial: HR superheroes will be in great demand

If you have any interest in cinema you probably rushed out last month to see two of the most talked about films of the year - Batman's return to the big screen in The Dark Knight and Pixar's wonderful...

Workplace design has a big impact on productivity

Ineffective workplaces cost employers more than 135 billion each year.

BP sees the light with CSR

BP has improved staff morale and its CSR credentials by adding natural light to its site at Andover.

Firms to be encouraged to provide staff with prayer space

<p>A campaign to encourage employers to provide prayer rooms to meet the religious needs of employees is launched today by St Ethelburga's Centre for Reconciliation and Peace.</p> <p>The campaign is...

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Vast majority of workers earning below-inflation pay rises

Nearly 95% of UK workers are receiving below-inflation pay increases, according to a new survey.

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Employee misunderstanding costs 18.7 billion

<p>Employees in the UK and US are costing business 18.7 billion a year because they do not fully understanding their jobs, according to a Cognisco survey.</p><p>Counting the Cost of Employee...

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