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‘Critical job assignments’ and networking most important for female career progression, Kenexa research finds

‘Critical job assignments’ and networking are more important than ‘objective HR processes’ when it comes to women’s career progression, according to research from Kenexa High Performance Institute.

Performance capped as UK firms struggle to convert employee motivation

UK firms are struggling to enable employees to perform at their best despite workers feeling motivated "to go the extra mile", according to research from consultancy firm Hay Group.

Boosting skills essential for tackling joblessness and wellbeing, says OECD

The low-skilled are more likely than others to be unemployed, have bad health and earn much less, according to a report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Diversity must be driven from 'very top', says CEO DLA Piper

If employers want to change their culture, promote diversity and attract more female talent then that message must come from the leader of the organisation, according to Nigel Knowles, CEO of global...

TUC calls for end of minimum wage 'exploitation'

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The TUC has called on the Government to take urgent action after figures revealed three in 10 apprentices were paid less than the minimum wage in 2012.

Father of dead banking intern calls for employment law overhaul

The father of a banking intern who died from exhaustion after working three nights in a row has urged the UK Government to revise working hours and employment laws.

Widespread corruption in the construction industry, CIOB study finds

Almost half of construction professionals feel that corruption is commonplace within their industry, according to a survey by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

Pressured, overworked A&E staff putting patient safety at risk

A&E staff in the UK are facing "intolerable pressure" and more than half believe their job is unsustainable.

Top Employers for Working Families: Ford

Winners of the Top Employers for Working Families awards 2013 were announced last week.

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Traineeship scheme receives £20million funding boost

The Government has pledged an extra £20 million to its traineeship programme to help more young people into apprenticeships.

Auto-enrolment risks creating nation of 'pension zombies', says Hargreaves Lansdown

Paying into an employees' pension fund is a "thankless expense" if no attempt is made to help staff understand and appreciate the contributions made, according to research by financial services firm,...

Automatic bonuses now the norm for UK businesses

Research shows the culture of paying annual bonuses as a matter of course has become ingrained in UK plc.