Proposed 2.56% pay increase for MPs to be decided today

<p>MPs are likely to vote in favour of accepting a below-inflation pay increase when they meet in Parliament later today. </p><p>Last week, the Senior Salaries Review Body recommended that MPs should...

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TUC boss fears social breakdown

<p>TUC general secretary Brendan Barber has told <i>HR</i> magazine that Britain is in danger of becoming a more polarised society if public sector-pay deals do not keep in line with inflation....

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MPs' planned pay rise adds fuel to public-sector unrest

<p>MPs are the latest public-sector workers to become embroiled in central governments planned pay deals.</p><p>A Senior Salaries Review Body report has recommended that MPs should receive...

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Greater increase than last year predicted for jobs in 2008

More than a third of British companies are expected to increase their workforce over the coming year the highest level recorded in 14 years.

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In demand HR directors can earn 140,000-plus

<p>HR professionals salaries are exceeding 140,000, according to a new FSS salary survey. </p><p>It finds that wages in both the public and private sector will be competitive as the war for talent...

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Up front: Close the gap between spin and action

Research by HR magazine reveals that for many companies CSR is just a PR exercise. Our Make A Difference campaign aims to help root out 'greenwashing.

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Editorial: It's your chance to make a difference

Employee engagement, enhanced employer reputation, talent attraction, leadership development ... these are just a few of the benefits gained from embedding corporate social responsibility into your...

CSR research: Make a Difference

There is little doubt that good CSR practice encourages employee engagement and is a source of competitive advantage. This is why we have chosen to focus on it for our first ever campaign.

Up front: Green card or green wash

Tony Hoskins CEO The Virtuous Circle and author of ICSA Handbooks on CSR and Corporate Reporting.

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HR freelancers most charitable

<p>Freelance HR professionals offer the most generous discounts to third sector organisations, compared to workers in other professions.</p> <p>According to a new Peoplecharity.com survey, 40% of HR...

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Employees seek alternatives to pensions

<p>More than a third of UK workers want the option of saving into a non-pensions savings account, according to a new report by Towers Perrin.</p> <p>The study reveals that younger workers are most...

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Interesting stuff: Around the world in 80 seconds

An analysis of the latest HR, legal and employment news from around the globe.

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