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UK employees do not have a high opinion of their senior leaders

Only half of employees in the UK think their senior leaders are visible and more than a third think they do not lead by example.

Many jobseekers are undergoing a makeover to appear more attractive to employers

Growing competition for jobs has driven almost half of jobseekers to change their appearance, new research has found.

Online recruitment showed no sign of recovery in August

Despite predictions this morning that recruitment could be about to see a recovery, online recruitment took a dip in August as job availability remained unchanged for a fifth month.

The low paid, particularly in the retail sector, have borne the brunt of the recession, says TUC

The retail industry has seen the largest rise in people claiming jobseekers allowance.

Employee engagement initiatives are casualties of spending cuts

The recession is leading to cuts in spending on increasing employee engagement, new research reveals.

The CIPD has accused employers of relaxing their guard over swine flu

Employers have dropped their guard over swine flu when hen they should be preparing for rates of up to 50% absence this winter, according to the CIPD.

Health-conscious employers signal an end to the days of going for a pint with the boss after work

British bosses would prefer to go for a run with staff after work than take them to the pub for a pint.

Executives have to move fast to get a job in the UK

Executive jobs in the UK are being filled twice as fast as the rest of Europe, with the average UK vacancy lasting little over a month, compared with six weeks last year.

CEOs need to work harder to win the trust of their workforce

Almost a third of UK employees do not trust their boss, new research reveals.

Brits are heading for Australia and New Zealand to find work

The number of British applying for jobs in New Zealand and Australia has increased by 20% since last year.

Employers and pension providers must take the lead in rebuilding staff trust in pensions

Seven out of 10 employees do not trust pensions, new research reveals.

Few HR departments are making the kind of increased contribution to the business the recession demands

Only a minority of HR departments are stepping up to the challenge of the recession by adding value to the business and dealing with people with integrity and respect, new research reveals.