Over a third of carers aren't aware of the benefits they can claim

One in six carers who give up or cut back work to care face a significant drop in income and half have no financial plans for the future.

Government does U-turn on the phasing out of tax relief on childcare vouchers

The Government has revised its plans to phase out childcare vouchers.

We should ask why we need to enhance the rewards of those earning over 150,000?

HR magazine asked its readers: 'Will your organisation be making any changes to reward strategy to compensate for the 50p tax rate for employees earning a salary over 150,000?'61% said yes 39% said...

Unions and employers must to more to ensure HIV/AIDS sufferers are not stigmatised at work

HIV and AIDS are workplace issues and employers need to address the issue, according to the TUC.

The year ahead: Moderate pay rises predicted for 2010 but workers will still be worse off

Employers predict pay rises for UK workers will average 1.6% next year - 2% in the private sector and only 1% in the public sector.

The Walker Review on bankers' pay will give HR a headache

Last week, Sir David Walker published his report on improving corporate governance in the banking sector.

NAPF calls for Government to support occupational pensions in light of its recent findings

The recession is continuing to damage the private-sector pension market, with less than a quarter (23%) of private-sector defined-benefit (DB) schemes still open, compared with 28% this time last...

Walker Review introduces new powers to curb bonuses and excessive pay deals

Banks' bonuses have been curbed under new regulations in the Walker Review.

Vodafone joins list of companies closing final-salary pension schemes

Vodafone is to close its final-salary scheme to 4,000 employees.

Employers fail to provide training or tips for drivers who want to cut their fuel consumption

Almost two thirds of drivers would like advice from their employer on how to lower their fuel consumption.

Pensions legislation needs to be simplified to balance employer risk with employee reward, says Mercer

HR consultancy Mercer has called for the next Government to reconsider the UK's approach to pensions by 'drastically simplifying' the legislation that applies to pension schemes.

Boorman review highlights need to improve health of NHS staff

The health of NHS staff must improve, according to an independent report from the Department of Health.