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Greater visibility for financial sector apprenticeships needed, says RSA

More needs to be done to raise the visibility of apprenticeships in the financial services and insurance sectors, insurance firm RSA told HR magazine.

Expert recommendations on sedentary offices

An expert statement on the impact of prolonged sitting in the office has been published today by the British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM).

Government clamps down on "rip-off" NHS temps

The government has announced it will set a maximum hourly rate for NHS temporary staff and cap the amount struggling Trusts can spend.

Developing leaders not delivering ROI

Organisations are spending more on leadership development than ever before, the results may not justify the means

Engagement varies across diverse groups, IPA study finds

There are distinct gaps in employee engagement between different diverse groups

Top Employers for Working Families shortlist announced

Working Families has announced the shortlist for the annual Top Employers for Working Families Awards, sponsored by Computershare.

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Free childcare to double to 30 hours per week by 2016

The amount of free childcare working parents will receive is to double to 30 hours per week by September 2016, the prime minister is expected to announce.

Feminine traits can enhance leadership

Businesses could benefit greatly by giving leaders permission to bring ‘feminine’ traits to work

Career progression top priority for millennials

Ninety-one per cent of millennial professionals say career progression is a top priority when considering a new job, research by recruitment consultancy Robert Walters has found.

Recruitment firm accused of using ‘aggressive’ tax avoidance scheme

Recruitment umbrella firm Anderson Group has been accused of using an “aggressive” and “abusive” tax avoidance scheme in a report by the BBC.

Three million people unable to work due to back pain

Up to three million people are estimated to be on long-term sick leave or unable to work because of back pain, according to research by Nuffield Health.

University of Sheffield focuses on holistic engagement strategy

A holistic staff engagement strategy has led to almost 100% pride scores for the University of Sheffield, HR director Andrew Dodman told HR magazine.