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UK should learn from US on youth employment

The UK could learn from the US on improving opportunities for young people entering employment, according to a Centre for Cities report.

Standing desk study launched

The longest-running scientific experiment into standing desks to date has been launched by the University of Chester and Virgin Media.

HR Excellence Awards 2015: The shortlist

HR magazine is delighted to unveil the shortlist for the 20th annual HR Excellence Awards 2015. Congratulations to all the finalists.

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State Street uses TED talks to boost innovation and engagement

The financial services company is using TED talks to boost innovation and engagement

UK employees expect to work past 65

Around three in five (61%) UK employees expect to work beyond the traditional retirement age of 65, according to a survey by Canada Life Group Insurance.

BITC urges business and government to help older people stay in work

Business and government need to urgently address problems surrounding over-50s employment to avoid a “talent gap”, Business in the Community (BITC) has stated.

Employers relaxed at coalition government prospect

The prospect of another coalition government after 7 May would have no impact on almost two-thirds (64%) of employers’ confidence to make decisions about investment and hiring, according to the...

Business leaders unable to collaborate effectively

A third of HR executives (32%) say they would replace members of their leadership team at the first opportunity, a survey by global member-based advisory company CEB has found.

Workers experiencing mobile phone-related guilt

HR policy must catch up with use of mobile phones at and for work, mobility service provider MobileIron has said.

HR professionals missing out on leadership development

HR professionals are missing out on leadership development opportunities, with 47% of companies not offering leadership programmes to members of the HR function, according to Korn Ferry.

Less than a quarter proud of employer’s contribution to society

Only 22% of people say they have felt proud of the contribution their employer makes to society, according to Business in the Community (BITC) research, released to mark the start of Responsible...

Group HR director Jacky Simmonds to leave TUI Group

Jacky Simmonds has announced she will leave her role as group HR director at leisure tourism company TUI Group