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Call for minimum nursing staff levels to avoid another Mid Staffordshire crisis

Minimum nursing staff levels in the UK are needed to protect hospital patients and avoid another Mid Staffordshire-style crisis, a report published today by public services union Unison has stated.

Exclusive: UK lags behind in global innovation race

Innovation levels in the UK are behind many of its key competitors including India, China and the Middle East, according to research published today from Kenexa.

Inside the world's largest food company: Interview with Nestlé HRD

There can’t be many HR directors who have responsibility for an organisation’s property, facilities and security functions.

UK lags behind in global race to recruit innovative workers

The UK is falling behind many other countries in the global race to recruit the most innovative workers from abroad, research from the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) has found.

Employers must "act now" over changes to RTI, The Forum of Private Business warns

The Forum of Private Business (FPB) is urging small firms still not ready for the biggest change to the PAYE tax system since its introduction in the 1940's not to ignore the issue and act now.

Employers planning to increase staff levels, REC JobsOutlook survey finds

Even though many employers are continuing to face economic challenges, the majority are still planning to increase or maintain their permanent staff over the next quarter, according to the latest...

Expectant mothers plan to take shortened maternity leave due to money worries

Almost half of expectant mothers feel that financial worries will force them back to work before their one year of statutory leave ends, research reveals.

Poor management means firms are 'pushing water uphill' when trying to improve wellbeing

By implementing a well thought-out health and wellbeing strategy, employers can benefit from lower staff turnover, reduced sickness absence and improved productivity and morale, according to a report...

Budget 2013 will have limited impact on labour market say HR professionals

Chancellor George Osborne's 2013 Budget has received a mixed reaction from HR professionals, with many believing populist measures will fail to deliver economic and job growth.

Women over 50 "seek fewer hours" at work, TUC report finds

More than two in five women workers over 50 want fewer hours in their current job, according to a TUC report published today.

Minding the skills gap

With a skills deficit holding the UK back from economic recovery, whose responsibility is it to up-skill the workforce – the Government, the workers, or the employers?

Half the entire oil and gas workforce could retire by 2015, warns former SVP HR, Seadrill

HR faces big challenges in the oil and gas industry due to an ageing working force and huge skill shortages, according to Derek Massie, former SVP HR at deepwater drilling company, Seadrill.