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Auto-enrolment 'success' as fewer than expected opt-out

Fewer people than expected have opted out of the Government's auto-enrolment pension scheme, according to the latest figures published by pension provider National Employment Savings Trust (NEST).

UK suffering one of worst skills shortages in Europe, says study

The UK's economic recovery is exposing skills shortages across multiple industries, according to a study by recruitment firm Hays.

Employment law shake-up from 1 October

A number of important employment laws and legislations come into force tomorrow.

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Private schools dominating Britain's boardrooms

Class is dominating Britain's boardrooms, with a study finding almost half of FTSE 100 senior executives were privately educated compared to just 7% of the population.

Managers acting unethically to get ahead, CMI study finds

About one million UK managers are working in a way they feel "unethical" to "get ahead", according to research by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Work Programme 'failing' to help most vulnerable, says TUC

The Government's controversial back-to-work scheme has come under attack for failing to help the UK's most vulnerable people despite figures showing it is improving prospects for those on the dole.

Bonus caps legal action sends out wrong message

Treasury's legal challenge to EU capped bonuses comes in same week NHS workers told about potential pay freeze.

Political parties urged to help workers with long-term conditions

Professor Stephen Bevan, Fit for Work coalition chair, has called on political parties to commit to policies that integrate health and work outcomes for people with long-term conditions.

Shrinking wage gap will re-shape global business, PwC study finds

The narrowing wage gap between the UK and emerging economies such as China, India and the Philippines will have major implications for business, according to research by PwC.

Treasury launches legal challenge to EU bankers' bonus cap

The UK Treasury has launched a legal challenge with the European Court of Justice against EU plans to cap bankers' bonuses.

Miliband must stop 'demonising' the recruitment industry, says REC

The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has hit back at Labour leader Ed Miliband (pictured) after he accused recruitment agencies of hiring exclusively from overseas and discriminating...

Job rewards are top engagement driver for US employees, Ceridian study finds

US employers risk high levels of disengagement and staff turnover if job rewards are not addressed, research from human capital management firm Ceridian has found.