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International assignments are expected to increase by 50% over the next decade, says PwC report

The movement of staff across borders is set to increase, leading to more use of short-term and 'commuter' international assignments, research shows.

First aid should be taught in the workplace, says St John Ambulance

St John Ambulance has urged employers to teach staff first aid at work following findings that the majority of staff don't feel they could save a life in an emergency, with a quarter saying they could...

Firms are targeting training more effectively despite budget constraints, finds CIPD survey

Employers are rising to the challenge of providing tailored business-focused training despite falling budgets, the CIPD has revealed.

Majority of small business remain pessimistic about economic recovery

Only one in nine firms are preparing for recovery, new research reveals.

Work Foundation identifies areas of growth the next government should focus on to achieve economic recovery

The Work Foundation has released a paper outlining what the UK economy should look like in the next 10 years and how recovery could be achieved in order for it to be a world leader.

Majority of businesses are concerned about the their impact on the environment

Businesses across the UK are prioritising environmental initiatives in the workplace, new research has shown.

Young generation of working parents more likely than older generation to take up paternity leave entitlement

Almost half of under 35-year-olds who are married or living as married would be likely to take advantage of new paternity entitlements, taking effect from 3 April 2011.

Small business bosses have made financial sacrifices to keep going and protect staff jobs

Small business bosses are cutting back their own salaries to keep their staff in employment and their businesses afloat during economic uncertainty.

Acas predicts the kind of touch points likely to trigger workplace conflicts in the future

Pensions, social media, bullying and harassment, and relationships with the trade unions are set to be the main causes of workplace conflicts as the UK emerges from recession.

Employers still rate the effectiveness of pensions for recruiting and retaining staff

Pensions are still seen as an effective recruitment and retention tool by almost nine out of 10 employers but only 7% have carried out a formal assessment to confirm this.

The UK's Top Employers named

Britain's 'Top Employers', a list of companies demonstrating the best in HR practice, were announced at a gala ceremony in London last night, with environmental consultancy RPS (pictured) and...

Employer Brand Healthcheck: Toyota Group

Toyota's suppression of the extent of the problem with its cars has not only damaged its share price but also its employer brand. Experts agree the car-maker will find it harder to recruit. Peter...