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Latest economic figures point to a depression and "jobs light, pay tight" recovery, says CIPD

The recession is beginning to look more like a depression according to the CIPD.

Workers want financial education but most aren't getting it

Given the parlous state of the UK economy, it is perhaps unsurprising that help with managing finances is a benefit employees want their bosses to offer them. Yet few employers actually do so.

Companies are appointing chief restructuring officers to prepare for recovery

The recession has led to the creation of a new board-level role of chief restructuring officer (CRO) as employers move to get back on track and ready for recovery.

Employers are happy for workers to stay on after 65 but wary of discussing age issues

Only half of employers have a formal pro-age recruitment policy, and many more are nervous of discussing age issues with workers as they approach retirement, new research reveals (21 October)....

Graduates have revised their expectations and are prepared to start on the bottom rung

This year's graduates are entering a jobs market tougher than most of us have ever witnessed. Graduate training programmes have been frozen along with general recruitment in many sectors, and...

The workplace is the best bet to find love

The workplace is the best place to find love - but a third of staff have been 'hit on' by their boss, new research reveals.

Retirement policies would persuade HR and pensions professionals to vote Tory

HR and pensions professionals would elect a Conservative government in the next election, based on retirement policies alone.

Executive pay is suffering the effects of the recession

UK businesses have squeezed executive pay during the recession, according to figures from the Hay Group.

Bullying of young female employees is rife in the workplace

More than one third of young female employees suffer from bullying at work, which results in a tenth being forced to take up to 100 days off work.

HR job vacancies drop in September

Job vacancies for HR roles fell sharply last month, suggesting overall demand for recruiting personnel remains weak, according to Monster.

One in 10 men will be out of work by 2010

One in 10 men will be out of work by 2010 as male employment is expected to reach a record low.

Employees' response to pay freezes and reduced promotion prospects range from anger to resignation

UK workers are divided over pay freezes and changes to their employment deal, new research reveals.