SMEs in record-breaking hiring growth, says CBI report

Small businesses are increasing recruitment at the fastest rate since 1998, according to the CBI SME Trends Survey.

Increased competition drives innovation in manufacturing

More than one-quarter (26%) of manufacturing companies cite concerns about falling behind competitors as a main driver for innovation in 2014, up from 19% in 2013, according to the EEF/Natwest...

Money is there for firefighters' pension, says FBU assistant general secretary

The Government would not have to put in additional money to afford to pay firemens' pensions from 55-years-old, according to Fire Brigades Union (FBU) assistant general secretary Andy Dark.

Advertised HR vacancies up 5% in 2014

The number of HR jobs advertised online has jumped by 5% in 2014, according to figures released by specialist recruiters Robert Walters.

Registrations open for HR in the Boardroom

HR in the Boardroom is a high level, innovative and exclusive development opportunity, led by peer-to-peer knowledge sharing groups, specifically designed for HR directors from large/complex...

Don't believe the hype of employee engagement

Engagement is more like a muddy puddle than clear water. HR needs to put the concept back under the microscope before it fully buys in.

CIPD's Cheese calls for 'political advocacy' at VyT research launch

CIPD chief executive Peter Cheese has called on the Government to get behind the body's Valuing your Talent (VyT) programme, suggesting some aspects of human capital measurement could "end up as...

Shape employer brand for 'influence' rather than 'appeal', CEB says

Employers who tailor their brand for appeal and not influence risk missing out on the best available candidates, according to a report by business advisory company CEB.