other content

Workplaces not doing enough to support employees with musculoskeletal disorders, says Work Foundation

A lack of workplace support for musculoskeletal disorders is leaving many UK employees facing lost income, job insecurity and early retirement according to a report published today by The Work...

Employers must rethink benefits package in unstable times, says HRD

Employees have become ‘increasingly risk-aware’ since the economic crisis hit. They are concerned their financial worries will continue for the long term and believe there is ‘no end in sight’,...

Inappropriate online photos reduce chances of finding employment, survey finds

Graduates who display drunken photos on their social media profiles reduce their chance of gaining an interview by 70%, according to a US/UK study published today by security software firm, AVG...

Biggest pay rises reserved for experienced professionals, says Towers Watson

Average pay for many UK employees in clerical and entry-level professional roles stagnated in 2012 as small annual pay rises were cancelled out by high inflation, while experienced professionals...

Managers concerned for the future because of Gen Y, says Ashridge

Employee retention is the biggest concern for managers worldwide about the under-30s in Generation Y, according to a report published today by Ashridge Business School.

Applying sports psychology to business

Sport is, and always will be, a powerful metaphor for business. Fierce competition, winning by the smallest margins, achieving goals, determination and teamwork are all key components of both worlds....

A quarter of UK employees work an extra day a week for free, says study

Every week, as many as 28% of professionals work more than six hours outside their normal operating hours, according to a report published today by talent management firm, Kelly Services.

'Relaxed working conditions' and 'less office politics': the reasons why women prefer a male boss, says study

One in three females prefer a male boss, according to a report published today by officebroker.com.

Job dissatisfaction at a high due to poor communication from management, says Lane4

Nearly nine in 10 of the UK workforce have reported they don’t get the training and guidance required for their role from management, leading to a high rate of job dissatisfaction, according to...

Armed forces leaders the best in Britain at managing change, says Orion

The armed forces have the best leaders in the UK when it comes to managing change, according to research published today by management consultancy firm Orion.

More than five hours of unpaid work completed weekly by British tradespeople, says study

British tradespeople are working extra unpaid hours each week, which equates to around £4.8 billion in unpaid overtime every year, according to research published today by insurance firm, Direct Line...

One in three people bullied at work

One in three people have suffered some form of bullying at work, according to a survey by One Poll.