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CBI concerned about Labour's minimum wage plans

Labour's proposed increase in the minimum wage to £8 per hour by 2020 would place a strain on business and put jobs at risk, according to Confederation of British Industry (CBI) deputy...

Egon Zehnder sets target for 25 female FTSE 100 CEOs

Executive search firm Egon Zehnder has announced its commitment to seeing 25 female CEOs in the FTSE 100 by 2025.

Phones 4U administrators cut 628 jobs

A restructure of the Phones 4U headquarters has led to 628 redundancies, with more than 400 employees being retained, administrators PwC has said.

Employment groups react following Scotland's 'no' vote

Business groups and employers are assessing the impact of the Scottish independence campaign, despite Scotland voting to remain in the UK yesterday.

Vodafone to buy 140 Phones 4U stores, saving 887 jobs

Vodafone UK has agreed to take on 140 Phones4U stores, saving 887 jobs for store employees, administrators have said.

Unison's NHS members vote to strike

Unison's 300,000 members have voted to strike over a continuing pay dispute. It is the first time in more than three decades NHS workers have decided to strike over pay.

Exercise helps staff deal with stress, says Thomsons Online Benefits MD

Helping staff to stay fit can help when they are faced with stressful situations and even aid customer experience, according to Thomsons Online Benefits managing director Chris Bruce.

Focus on jobs as Scottish independence campaigns conclude

Politicians from both sides of the debate have focused on the impact a 'yes' vote could have on jobs in Scotland this week.

Business groups cautiously optimistic on employment and wages

Employment and business experts reacted largely positively to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) unemployment figures yesterday.

Executive pay to be closer aligned with 'long-term success'

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has unveiled an updated version of the UK Corporate Governance Code that includes plans to improve the reporting and regulation of executive remuneration.

Acas releases guide to managing bereavement in the workplace

Acas has released guidance for employers to support members of staff affected by bereavement.

One in four finance professionals experiences age discrimination

One-quarter of finance professionals have either experienced or witnessed age discrimination at work, according to research by eFinancialCareers.