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Majority of mums feel guilty about returning to work

Four out of five mothers feel guilty about returning to work after having a baby, a survey suggests.

Cameron to pledge £2,000 growth vouchers for SMEs

Prime Minster David Cameron is to pledge more support for small businesses in a speech at the Federation of Small Business’s (FSB) policy conference this morning.

REC calls for evidence on agency 'profiteering' allegations

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) is calling for evidence backing allegations recruiters are mis-selling insurance to agency workers.

Mothers cite childcare costs as greatest barrier to work

Two-thirds of working and non-working mothers say the cost of childcare prevents them from working more, according to research.

Compassionate leave plans in doubt

Plans to allow workers two-weeks’ paid compassionate leave following the death of a child have been quashed by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS).

CEOs urged to be more sincere about gender equality

CEOs must articulate personal reasons for backing gender parity in the workplace if they really want to encourage more women in to top roles, research has suggested.

Call for banking bosses to address staff welfare??

Workplaces stress among bankers is costing the industry £17 million a year, a charity has warned.??

Pre-engagement is key to success in RPO commissioning, says expert

Resourcing managers looking to hire Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) providers should spend several months pre-engaging with them before presenting options to procurement departments, a...

Unemployment fall could reignite 'war for talent'

The jobs market is heading towards another “war for talent” an employment expert has warned, after Government statistics showed the unemployment rate had fallen again.

CIPD urges employers to progress universal credit recipients

Employers with staff receiving universal credit should provide training and equip them for any available progression opportunities, a report has recommended.

A third of organisations at 'full capacity', says REC

Almost a third of employers are running their organisations at full capacity and would have to hire staff if work increased, a study suggests.

Train young talent rather than ‘buying in’ boosts retention, says Barclays’ head of early careers

Training young school leavers rather than “buying in” more qualified talent will help businesses boost retention, Barclays’ head of early careers Mike Thompson has said.