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Increasing concerns over long-term absence in the manufacturing industry

Business leaders in the manufacturing industry are increasingly concerned about long-term sickness absence, but many do not have the systems in place to deal with it, according to the latest...

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‘Elite’ firms excluding working class young people

“Elite” law and accountancy firms are continuing to employ young people from more privileged backgrounds, excluding working class applicants, according to a report from the Social Mobility and Child...

UK hits skilled workers immigration cap

The government's immigration cap for non-EU skilled workers has been hit for the first time, provoking concerns about the impact of skills shortages on the economy.

NAPF calls for clearer reporting around human capital

The pensions fund body calls on business leaders to address the hole in corporate reporting

Louise Tibbert to leave local government for the NHS

Tibbert to become director of workforce and organisational development at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Senior leadership ‘character’ impacts on bottom line

The character reputation of a senior leadership team has an impact on a business's bottom line

Steve Webb: Employers benefit from offering financial education

Companies offering strong pensions education will benefit from smooth employee transitions into retirement, former minister of state for pensions Steve Webb said at employee benefits advisor...

Hot topic: strike reform

New business secretary Sajid Javid has confirmed that the Tories will push ahead with tougher anti-strike laws. But are these stricter rules to be welcomed? Or could stronger regulation backfire?

Critical slump in HR's emotional intelligence

Low EI caused by low morale, disengagement, recession and department downsizing

Consider employee 'personality types' when implementing agile working

Employers must consider the personality types present in their workforce when implementing an agile working strategy, according to research by the Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion (Enei).

HR should adopt a 'product management' mindset

HR must adopt a “product management” mindset to make sure strategies stick, said Post Office group people director Neil Hayward.