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The real unemployment figure is above 4.5 million, says the CIPD

A rise in the number of 'hidden jobless' means although headline unemployment has remained below 2.5 million, in reality it is above 4.5 million, the CIPD claims.

Women's earnings in the civil service are a third lower than men's

Women in the civil service are paid on average almost 30% less than male colleagues, according to the Liberal Democrats.

Number of migrant hires rises while number of UK nationals in employment falls

One in 10 employers plan to hire migrant workers over the next quarter, despite the dramatic fall in labour demand.

Breaking news: Unemployment reaches 2.44 million

Unemployment figures released this morning reveal the number of jobless people has now reached 2.44 million - the highest since 1995.

Department of Work and Pensions to find out why jobless are not claiming benefits

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) is to launch an inquiry into the discrepancy between the number of unemployed people and the numbers claiming jobseekers allowance.

Public sector job losses 'will lengthen recession'

Job cuts in the public sector will make the recession 'longer, harsher and deeper', according to trade union Unison.

Women in the boardroom can damage a company's bottom line

While having more women on the board can improve a company's governance, it can also have a negative effect on its bottom line, according to research from the London School of Economics and Political...

Non-executive directors' pay rises 20% more than European average

Pay for UK non-executive directors last year rose 20% more than the European average, new research reveals.

Only 5% of staff rate the role of HR expertise as important for business survival

Only one in 20 employees recognise the role of HR expertise in business survival.

Recession highlights fundamental lack of trust in senior management

More than eight out of 10 employees (81%) do not trust the leadership of their senior managers.

Redundancies still on the cards for more than half of UK businesses

Redundancy faces employees in more than half of UK businesses, research from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) reveals.

Managers dramatically over-estimate how much they think they know their staff

Managers do not understand the skills and motivations of their staff, according to workplace psychologists.