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Hot topic: How will flexible working changes affect HR? Part two

Legislation to allow all employees to request flexible working comes into effect on 30 June. With a record number of employees already working from home, do HR professionals appreciate the full impact...

Four in 10 finance professionals look to move 'within six months'

More than four in 10 (43%) employees in the financial services sector are planning to find a new role within the next six months, according to research by financial recruiters Sellick Partnership.

Reward innovative failures that have 'learning outcomes'

Repeated failures in innovation should still be financially rewarded if they contribute to a future hit

Most UK managers work over contracted hours

New research from the Institute of Leadership Management (ILM) reveals that 94% of UK managers work above their contracted hours each week.

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Half of HR professionals see engagement as top priority

More than half (56%) of HR professionals see engagement as the most important issue for their department, according to research by talent consultancy CEB.

Hot topic: Changes to flexible working law

Legislation to allow all employees to request flexible working came into effect on 30 June. In part one of this Hot Topic Jane Fielding, head of employment at international law firm Wragge Lawrence...

Employees in small enterprises less likely to face discrimination

Staff at businesses with fewer than 50 people are up to 10 times less likely to face discrimination than those working in larger companies, according to research by employment solicitors Doyle...

Starting salaries continue to rise, says REC/KPMG report

Starting salaries for people entering both temporary and permanent employment have risen for the seventh consecutive month, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG.

Cable: Gender quotas useful ‘nuclear deterrent’

The Government is not in favour of quotas for women on boards, but they are important as a “backstop” for companies that continually fail to hit targets, according to secretary for business,...

Global skills shortage hits seven-year high

More than one-third (36%) of employers worldwide are struggling to find candidates with suitable skills to fill their vacancies, according to research by ManpowerGroup.

Conservatives call for tighter rules on public sector strikes

Conservative cabinet office minister Francis Maude has outlined plans to tighten rules around public sector strike ballots.

CIPD urges employment focus ahead of general election

Politicians across all parties should focus on employment and workplace issues ahead of the 2015 general election, according to a report by the CIPD.