The Government confirmed yesterday in the Queen’s Speech it would propose a bill would to make shareholder votes on directors’ pay binding.

Permanent salaries advertised in the UK have stalled, according to data from recruiter Office Angels.

The first ‘John Lewis-style’ business created from a central government service, was launched yesterday by Francis Maude (pictured), minister for the Cabinet Office.

The NHS has put people at the heart of its agenda, as “the architecture of the organisation looks set to change following the Health Bill,” the director of NHS Employers, Dean Royles, told HR.

Trade union Unite has accused the Government of “hiding behind statistics”, as workplace deaths are underestimated by more than 800%.

Health and wellbeing in the workplace has moved up the boardroom agenda quite notably in the past few years.

Last month, I highlighted the crucial role that 177,000 people – more than a third of whom (70,000) will be volunteers – will play in a range of customer service and support roles during London 2012.

A year ago, the coalition Government introduced additional paternity leave for fathers of children born on or after 3 April 2011.

Acas has launched its first guide to tackle the last taboo in business - mental illness at work.

Starting salaries for graduates are projected to decline in real terms this year, falling to the lowest levels since 2003, according to a report into graduate pay and progression by Incomes Data...

Workplace health and wellbeing do not remain constant. The focus of attention for organisations shifts and changes as technology, working practices and societal expectations and norms develop.

Almost a third of office workers are feeling more stress than they were a year ago, according to a survey of over 1200 by workplace environment consultancy Ambius.