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Consider all stakeholders in employer branding

HR must consider a broad range of stakeholders when constructing an employer brand, according to a panel at the REC’s Talent, Recruitment and Employment Conference 2015.

Budget 2015: Living wage a ‘big gamble’, says CBI

Chancellor George Osborne’s summer budget has been described as a “double-edged budget for business” by the CBI, which called the announcement of a £9 an hour compulsory living wage by 2020 a “big...

Budget 2015: Government urged to focus on skills and productivity

The first all-Conservative budget since 1996 contained several surprises, such as a cut in corporation tax and a proposed change to Sunday trading laws. Businesses are now exploring exactly what these...

The top traits associated with talent

Top performers should be considered an “essential ingredient” for business success, according to Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, professor of business psychology at University College London (UCL).

Investor interest in culture on the rise

HR is thrust into the spotlight as the investment community looks for information around culture to help make valuations.

HR must be mindful of stakeholders when considering employer branding

When it comes to building a strong brand, HR must engage with a variety of people internally and externally

Budget 2015: Pensions changes could prove 'administration nightmare'

Chancellor George Osborne has unveiled proposals to treat pensions more like ISAs in his summer budget 2015.

Budget 2015: Apprenticeship levy for large firms

Chancellor George Osborne has announced the government will impose an “apprenticeship levy” on large firms to make sure businesses are investing in training staff.

Next generation expects ‘social action’ from employers, says National Grid CEO

The next generation of employees expects businesses to be more involved in “social action” and making a difference in communities, according to National Grid CEO Steve Holliday.

Tax-free childcare delayed until 2017

The introduction of tax-free childcare will be delayed until 2017, following a Supreme Court judgment.

July budget 2015: What can we expect?

Chancellor George Osborne has promised "a laser-like focus" on raising productivity and living standards in today’s budget, the first all-Conservative Budget since 1996.

Budget 2015: National living wage announced

Chancellor George Osborne has announced plans to introduce a national living wage in his emergency budget.