Centres of expertise, HRBPs, and HR shared services all feature at top-performing firms

Larger businesses could learn from what attracts graduates and students to SMEs

IPSE's manifesto calls for changes to tax and statutory employment definitions, and a pensions review

Only 12% thought older people were appreciated and respected at work

Research thought to be the biggest of its kind found lack of awareness and affordability are still key issues

Giving the right support to staff exposed to a traumatic event such as Manchester's terrorist attack is critical

More than half (52%) of the workers polled felt their boss could do more to appreciate them

The annual awards have 11 categories covering a range of work/life policies and practices

BITC and the government have called for UK employers to publicly commit to employing 12% more older workers by 2022

The Taylor inquiry will likely call for those on zero-hours contracts to be given the right to request fixed hours

Brexit referrendum and childcare also on the party's manifesto agenda

Uncertainty around Brexit and the general election is having a negative impact on British businesses