People in England and Wales were living longer in 2011 than they did 100 years ago, according to the results of the Census published this week.
As Brits batten down the hatches to ride out the economic storm, a report from price comparison site uSwitch.com shows over three-quarters (77%) have given up on the prospect of landing their dream...
In the first of a four-part series for HR, where we will explore the development of people strategy in the four BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China, Wayne Clarke heads both to the...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), has slashed its growth forecast for the UK economy to 0.2% in 2012 (from 2.3% in its June 2011 forecast) and 1.4% in 2013.
The dominance of negative management styles in UK workplaces is having a serious impact on managers’ job satisfaction, wellbeing and working relationships, according to a report comparing the mental...
The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) has warned payroll and HR departments to be aware of the potentially high volume of annual leave requests in the weeks preceding the 2012...
Almost one in four UK employees have lied to their boss in order to get their holiday leave approved, a survey from flight comparison site Skyscanner has revealed.
Britain’s workforce faces a “heightened global competitive risk” as businesses and employees have reached a standstill, with creativity and career advancement taking a back seat, according to a report...
As we reach the half-year review time, I’m sure all line managers and HR managers are anticipating the inevitable questions from their staff – can I have a pay rise or promotion?
The Institute of Recruiters (IOR) has a signed deal with the Institute of Training and Occupational Learning (ITOL) to deliver training qualifications to recruitment and HR practitioners.
With Spain’s emphatic win over Italy in final at the weekend, Euro 2012 draws to a close. I have looked at the mobility of workers between the two finalists, which throws up some interesting trends.
One in 30 UK employees have drugs in their system at any point in time within the workplace, according to statistics released today by Concateno, a drug and alcohol screening provider.
