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Business must do more to lead sustainability, says BITC panel

The business community has a leading role to play in securing a more sustainable future, according to a panel of industry leaders.

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Thousands of SMEs 'underestimating' impact of auto-enrolment

The first wave of SMEs reach the staging date for auto-enrolment today, with pensions experts warning some may be underprepared for the undertaking.

Flexible working: dads want choice

Archaic it may be, but when most people think of flexible working arrangements, it’s highly likely that mothers spring to mind. But the tide is turning. For a start, employers are being urged to...

Females lack role models in science, according to YouGov poll

Most adults in the UK are unable to name one living female role model in science or other STEM subjects, according to research carried out by YouGov for lobbying group ScienceGrrl.

How to improve gender equality at senior executive level

This year’s Female FTSE Board report revealed that the number of women on the boards of FTSE 100 companies has risen to 20.7% and that the target set by Lord Davies for 25% women on boards by 2015 is...

Young people disengaged with business community

Young people in the UK remain pessimistic about their job prospects despite the improving economic climate, according to research.

Stronger regulation needed on employee voice, says HR professor

Employee voice is a basic “human right” and there should be harder regulation around making sure it gets heard, an HR professor has said.

Six 'megatrends' to shape future employment

Employers will have to adapt to six key changes in the business world in the future, according to engagement specialists Hay Group.

HR ‘will die in its current form’, says HR technology expert

Much of what HR departments do now will not provide jobs for people in the future, according to an industry expert.

KPMG supports living wage event Fair Play Fortnight

KPMG is supporting a TUC initiative to raise awareness about the living wage. The Fair Play Fortnight is a series of events across the UK from 24 March to 6 April.

Royles: Common sense is not always right

Everyone thinks they can solve people problems at the NHS, but what may appear to be common sense does not always yield the best results. NHS Employers boss Dean Royles explains how being a HR...