Conservatives on track to lead by majority

Post-election night forecasts show the Conservatives are headed for an overall majority.

Pensions compliance ‘crowding out’ other retirement objectives

Organisations are neglecting more strategic retirement objectives as they struggle to keep pace with changing pensions legislation, according to research by Towers Watson.

Election day: What it could mean for HR

On the day of one of the most fiercely contested elections in a generation, HR magazine is on hand to remind you of the major parties' election-related policies. You'll find the employment points of...

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Where next for zero-hours contracts?

Opinion on the value of zero-hours contracts is divided. But what will happen if legislation is amended after the general election?

Mixed feelings on post-election EU membership

Two-thirds (61%) of business leaders think repatriating some powers from the EU after the election would benefit business, according to research by interim management solutions provider Interim...

Equal pay: Private sector "hoping the problem will go away"

The private sector has yet to engage fully with the intensifying issue of equal pay claims, Nick Robertson, partner at employment law specialists Mayer Brown has told HR magazine.

Woolworths: a reassuring result

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has handed down its decision in the Woolworths case (or the USDAW and Wilson v WW Realisation 1 Ltd [in liquidation], Ethel Austin and Secretary of State for...

Hot topic: data protection regulation, part two

Updated EU data protection regulation may impose restrictions on the use of employee data. This could mean businesses have to pay fines and sanctions of up to 5% of annual turnover if they misuse...

HR directors on their fantasy political policies

As political parties continue to woo the business community with their policies, we asked HR directors what they would like to see on the government’s agenda from 8 May 2015

Hot topic: Data protection regulation

Updated EU data protection regulation may impose restrictions on the use of employee data. This could mean businesses have to pay fines and sanctions of up to 5% of annual turnover if they misuse...

The HR policy guide: Green party

With one MP and three representatives in the European parliament, the Green party has began to appeal to a wider audience than before. On day five of our pre-election policy guide we examine the Green...

The HR policy guide: UKIP

While UKIP has mostly been a fringe party, it has been gaining popularity in this year's election; appearing in televised debates alongside the main parties. In the fourth of HR's series on the...