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A third of people considering new jobs in 2014

Salary dissatisfaction and the lure of better conditions elsewhere means a high number of employees are looking to move jobs this year, according to a survey by recruitment firm Robert Half.

Miliband vows to tackle zero-hours contract 'epidemic'

Opposition leader Ed Miliband will outline proposals to give zero-hours contract workers more rights in a speech later today.

RBS 200% bonus plans blocked by Government

The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is being forced to shelve plans to pay top executives bonuses of up to 200%, after UK Financial Investments (UKFI) blocked the move.

'Astounding' growth of micro-businesses drives UK recruitment

Micro-businesses, those that employ up to ten people, are leading a new wave of recruitment in the private sector, according to research by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).

Education failing young people on digital skills

The education system is failing to provide young people with the digital skills they need to succeed in the world of work, according to 18 to 30-year-olds.

HR has crucial role to play in building trust, says CIPD

HR has a crucial part to play in establishing trust in business leaders, with personable and honest being the traits people most relate to in their managers.

HR Excellence Awards 2014: The shortlist

HR magazine is delighted to unveil the shortlist for the 19th annual HR Excellence Awards 2014. Congratulations to all the finalists.

Small businesses hiring staff to implement auto-enrolment

More than 60% of SMEs are brining in extra HR resources to cope with the rigours of staging auto-enrolment, a study of 200 companies by AutoenrolSME has found.

Renewable energy projects to create 8,500 jobs

The Government has unveiled eight green energy projects that is predicted to create 8,500 jobs by 2020.

Vince Cable warns FTSE 100 companies to curb bonuses

Business secretary Vince Cable has written to the UK top 100 companies, warning them to rein in excessive bonus awards or face new regulatory restrictions.

HR 'can do more' to ensure effective communications to staff

HR departments have a role to play in creating a clear communications strategy to engage all staff, according to a leading communications expert.

Government plans to create 150,000 construction jobs

David Cameron and George Osborne are due to appear in Nottingham today to promote the Government's national infrastructure plan, which they claim will create 150,000 jobs.