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Social media has eroded workplace privacy

Employees' workplace privacy is being invaded by increased use of social media, according to a survey published today by security software firm AVG technologies.

Why we need to get SMART on objectives

I recently read a piece by HR blogger, Duncan Brown where he suggests the setting of SMART objectives should become a thing of the past.

Good work relationships are most fulfilling part of a job, survey reveals

Getting on well with people you work with is the most fulfilling part of a job, according to a survey published today by support charity Samaritans and insurance firm Simplyhealth.

HR departments need to strike a balance between "going global" and "going local"

As employers seek growth and new revenue opportunities, many stake their strategies on global expansion and pursuit of new markets. But as they do, they encounter an age-old tension: the need for...

Would mediation work for you?

Not many would disagree that the recent release of the Government’s Consultation on Workplace Disputes has put mediation at the forefront of organisational conflict management and, subsequently, right...

Adrian Furnham: “Do you want more creative people in your business? No”

According to University of London professor Adrian Furham, creative people are less reliable, harder to manage and difficult to reward, and organisations seeking creative people to help them innovate...

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Starting salary for graduates rises to £26,000

The average starting salary for UK graduates rose by 4% last year to £26,000, following three consecutive years of stagnation, a report from the Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR) said today.

Rising job levels since recession driven by surge in self-employment, says TUC

The rising number of people in work since the recession has been driven by a surge in self-employment, according to a study published today by the TUC, on the same day as ONS job figures are released.

Employees care passionately about business success but lack the support to achieve it, Mindjet survey reveals

Half of British workers care passionately about helping their employer to be successful and they take their role in their employer's success seriously but a lack of resources, senior direction and...

Government unveils scheme to tackle long-term sickness absence at work

Employers will be helped to tackle long-term sickness absence in the workplace, after an independent assessment and advisory service aimed at getting people back to work and away from long-term...

HMV calls in the administrators: over 4,000 jobs at risk

Embattled music retailer HMV has gone into administration, putting 4,350 jobs at risk.

Three development myths that undermine business success

How can a company achieve enduring success through the power of its employees? Recruitment of good people is the ticket for entry into the market. Effective retention safeguards this initial...