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60% of UK workers unhappy in their jobs

Six in 10 UK workers are not happy in their current jobs, according to research by Investors in People (IIP).

Employees want support on pensions changes

Over a third (36%) of employees say they want their employer to provide support on retirement planning, given the pensions changes coming into effect on 6 April.

Invest in communication skills to aid innovation

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Cross-cutural collaboration leads to innovation – if you get communication right

Millward Brown appoints Karen Rivoire CHRO

Media company Millward Brown has appointed Karen Rivoire as chief human resources officer.

Engagement adds to the bottom line, research finds

Recent Hay Group research provides strong evidence of a causal link between employee engagement and business performance.

BITC urges businesses to allow paid volunteering time

The charity Business in the Community (BITC) is urging more employers to give their staff paid time to volunteer in the community.

Bevan receives award for contribution to mental health

HR magazine columnist and HR Most Influential UK Thinker Stephen Bevan has received an international award for his contribution to the field of mental health.

Millennials do not feel organisations are making ‘full use’ of their skills

Almost four in five (79%) UK millennials do not feel that their current organisations are making “full use” of the skills they have to offer, according to research by professional services firm...

Richard Branson: Mentoring should be embedded within UK business

"The spirit of mentoring should be embedded within UK businesses,” Virgin Group founder Richard Branson has said.

Half of UK workers want employers to care more

Half (51%) of UK workers want to feel more cared for by their employer, according to research from pensions and insurance firm Friends Life.

Workers aged 30-49 have worst health and wellbeing, AXA finds

Workers aged 30-49 are suffering from the worst health and wellbeing in the workforce, taking more sick days than any other age group, according to research by AXA PPP healthcare.

A third of employees would rather leave than report bad management, finds Penna

Employees who find themselves working for a bad manager are more likely to leave a job than tackle the issue with their HR department, according to a survey by Penna.