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Employers must be more open about pension savings, say workers

HR should focus on transparency, training and tools when communicating pensions to employees, as new research released during Pension Awareness Week shows employee engagement with pensions continues...

Lack of upskilling opportunities risks "populist time bomb"

?UK workers are given the fewest opportunities to upskill of all nationalities, according to PwC research

TUC calls for ban on workplace class discrimination

Britain is “wasting skills and talent” by allowing working-class people to experience discrimination at work

Brexit concerns rose among EU nationals when Boris Johnson took office

HR must focus on supporting EU citizens working in the UK, as research shows fear over Brexit increased at the time of the new PM’s appointment

Government Spending Review: Further education, police recruitment and NHS training investment announced

As Sajid Javid declares an end to austerity, HR experts take a look at the main announcements affecting the function

Brexit uncertainty causing stress and anxiety among staff

As wrangling over blocking a no-deal Brexit and Boris Johnson's plan to prorogue parliament continues, research shows staff are anxious about the impact of Brexit

Four-day week popular with three-quarters of UK workers

While research shows employees are in favour of a four-day week and increased flexibility, most firms still only offer traditional working hours

Hiring prisoners can help tackle skills shortages

Employers that train and recruit ex-offenders are well prepared for economic challenges

Contingent workers not receiving training

Despite the contingent workforce growing in recent years, research shows that employers are failing to provide them with adequate training and development

One in three flexible working requests turned down

Creating a culture of trust can help HR overcome the "roadblocks" faced when implementing flexible working, say experts

Sajid Javid pledges extra funding for T-Levels

As the chancellor announces £400 million extra funding for further education including T-Levels, business groups urge him to broaden the apprenticeship levy

Teacher starting salaries set to increase to £30,000

Starting salaries for teachers could rise by up to £6,000 under new government plans