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There is a culture of "fear and intimidation" in nursing, RCN warns

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has expressed concern about the "culture of fear and intimidation" in some medical workplaces.

UK workers heading for "burnout", giving 10 hours free labour a week

UK workers are giving their bosses an extra 10 hours of free labour every week in a bid to manage workloads and keep line managers happy, a survey by Travelodge has found.

Generation Y choose greater flexibility over financial reward, PwC study reveals

Generation Y would choose workplace flexibility, work/life balance and the opportunity for overseas assignments over financial rewards, a study published by PwC has found.

Is the future of work remote?

In February, Internet company Yahoo hit the headlines after HR director Jackie Reses sent a memo to all employees working remotely, telling them they must relocate to the organisation’s offices or...

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Nursing staff spending 2.5 million working hours a week on paperwork

Nursing staff are being prevented from caring for their patients because they are "drowning in a sea of paperwork", the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has said.

Shortlist for HR Excellence Awards 2013 unveiled today

HR magazine is delighted to announce the shortlist for the HR Excellence Awards 2013 will be unveiled later today.

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Call for minimum nursing staff levels to avoid another Mid Staffordshire crisis

Minimum nursing staff levels in the UK are needed to protect hospital patients and avoid another Mid Staffordshire-style crisis, a report published today by public services union Unison has stated.

Is the future of work remote?

In February, Internet company Yahoo hit the headlines after HR director Jackie Reses sent a memo to all employees working remotely, telling them they must relocate to the organisation’s offices or...

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Exclusive: UK lags behind in global innovation race

Innovation levels in the UK are behind many of its key competitors including India, China and the Middle East, according to research published today from Kenexa.

Half of UK employees feel threatened by their boss, research reveals

Half of UK employees say their boss makes them feel threatened, according to research published today by leadership development consultancy Head Heart and Brain.

Nominations open for Most Influential HR directors and thinkers in 2013

HR magazine is calling for nominations for this year's HR's Most Influential ranking, the definitive list of the most influential directors and thinkers in the HR world.

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Youth unemployment must be tackled, says Federation of Small Businesses

With yesterday's Office of National Statistics (ONS) job statistics revealing the extent of youth unemployment, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called on the Government to support small...