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Workers more 'at risk' of falling into financial difficulty as employee benefits fail to adapt

UK employees are more likely to fall into financial difficulty than they were 30 years ago, because employee benefits have failed to keep up with the modern workforce, according to research published...

Blacklisted construction workers seeking 'substantial' compensation, GMB confirms

GMB, the union for construction workers, has lodged claims in the High Court in London, seeking compensation for 70 of its members, blacklisted by Carillion and other construction companies.

NewVoiceMedia appoints Gary Lane as HR director

NewVoiceMedia, a leading provider of cloud contact centre solutions, is strengthening its team with the naming of Gary Lane as director of HR and recruitment.

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UK faces talent exodus as economic outlook improves, Hay Group research reveals

UK employers face a rising talent exodus as economic and labour market conditions improve, according to a study from global management consultancy, Hay Group.

Europe at 'high risk' of social unrest as unemployment levels soar, ILO report warns

Europe is being confronted with significant challenges, as its labour market and social outlook continues to "deteriorate", with unemployment approaching 208 million and a "high potential" for social...

Workplace pride continues to rise, report finds

UK workers are reporting the highest levels of pride in their jobs this year, as they continue to "battle austerity blues", research published today by recruitment solutions provider Hyphen, has...

Employee health care costs rise across EMEA, Mercer research finds

The cost of providing health-related benefits for companies in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) rose by an average of 3.6% in 2012, according to a survey conducted by Mercer Marsh Benefits.

Employers need to boost women's role in the workplace to help economic growth, report reveals

The UK must broaden women's aspirations and career choices, as well as create a better business culture, which embraces flexible working and provides better support for working parents, to help boost...

UK pension saving hits 'all-time low'

The number of people saving for retirement has hit an "all-time low", according to the annual Scottish Widows Pensions report, published today.

Woolworths workers win £5 million redundancy payout in landmark case

Thousands of shopworkers from failed retailers Woolworths and Ethel Austin have won a landmark legal case, entitling them to a £5 million payout.

Jobs market in record surge

The jobs market is at its healthiest since 2008, following a record surge in positions being made available by employers from nearly all sectors, according to the latest Reed Job Index, published...

A rise in employers using social media for internal communications, Towers Watson research finds

Social media is increasingly being used by employers to communicate and build communities with their staff, according to research published by Towers Watson.