Unemployment fell by 468,000 from July 2013 to July 2014, the biggest year-on-year decrease since 1988, according to figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Eight out of every 10 HR functions use social media as at least one part of their recruitment strategy, according to research by online recruitment specialists Konetic.

Cuts in the armed forces present an opportunity for employers to gain skills in areas such as engineering and mechanics, according to Bureau Veritas HR director for north-west Europe Helen Cunningham....

More than half (54%) of UK employees admit to answering a business call from their bed, according to research by business call specialists AlldayPA.

Companies must understand their staff fully and create an "exciting" workplace to breed engagement, according to General Mills HR director for the UK, Ireland and Nordic region Sue Swanborough.

High-street phone retailer Phones 4u has been forced into administration after EE chose not to renew its contract with the company, putting 5,596 positions at risk.

Reports from Hay Group show workers’ feelings about work/life balance vary between countries.

Unions and employment law experts are united in calling for a review of tribunal fees after Ministry of Justice (MoJ) figures revealed cases have fallen 70% since their introduction one year ago.

More employees value good communication skills in managers than strong leadership, according to a report by recruiters Reed.

HR professionals should act as role-models within organisations in an “authentic way" to help build trust, BBC Worldwide people director Kirsten Furber has said.

Danny Mortimer has been named chief executive of NHS Employers, succeeding Dean Royles. Mortimer joins from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, where he was director of workforce and...

A House of Lords (HoL) committee has urged the government to oppose European Union plans to introduce a 40% quota of women on boards by 2020.