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The UK must rethink its approach to nurturing talent in order to adapt to the global economy

The UK faces a huge challenge because of the globalisation of value and talent. It has to move away from its 'Fortress Britain' mentality quickly - it can no longer dwell on its previous successes and...

Work Foundation commission is to look at quality of work and the encouragement of good practice to boost productivity

The Work Foundation has launched a wide-ranging investigation into the UK workplace.

UK redundancy payments hit average of 500 million per month

UK redundancy payments have averaged 500 million per month this year, according to figures provided by HMRC.

Employers are happy with their workers' proficiency but want to boost it further

Most employers are happy with the calibre of their employees but they have been warned to invest more in their staff and expect more output.

Harry Potter author tops the list of entrepreneurial female role models for young women

JK Rowling has been voted the most inspirational and admired entrepreneurial female role model for young women in the UK.

Short-term, cost-cutting culture is affecting health and wellbeing of voluntary-sector staff, says Unite

More than 90% of voluntary sector staff feel their wellbeing is being undermined due to the financial crisis facing charities, according to trade union Unite.

Women will fare badly as UK employment levels continue to fall at a faster pace than the US, says CIPD

While US employment levels are set to gather pace, UK levels will continue to decrease for the first quarter of 2010, according to the CIPD.

Recession brings problems that make workforce planning a must

Experience from previous recessions suggests the recovery of full employment lags a year or so behind economic recovery. Even when private-sector companies are once more successful, there may be a...

The public sector has lost its appeal for private-sector jobseekers

Fewer people now plan to move from the private sector into a public-sector job than in 2009.

UK Disney Store staff plant 7,500 trees as part of their employer's collaboration with Woodland Trust

Mickey Mouse joined 300 UK Disney Store employees from all over the UK to plant the first 7,500 trees at the Woodland Trust's Heartwood Forest.

Workers with mental health problems feel uncomfortable talking to their managers about the problem

Scores of British adults avoid talking to their boss about mental health problems out of fear of losing their job or being considered 'mad', new findings reveal.

Staff consult a variety of sources other than their line manager when they want guidance

Employees would sooner turn to management books for help with their job than ask their line manager for guidance.