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Trust in business has never been so damaged, says CIPD chief executive

The HR profession needs to work together with finance to better understand corporate values, improve corporate culture and help repair trust in business, according to CIPD chief executive, Peter...

"Unsurprising" Stella English lost her case against Alan Sugar, says employment lawyer

The former winner of TV's The Apprentice lost her claim against Alan Sugar for constructive dismissal last week.

Rise in national minimum wage to £6.31

The national minimum wage (NMW) will increase by 12p to £6.31 from October 2013, the Government has announced today.

Premier League football clubs offering unpaid intern jobs

Premier League football clubs Reading FC and Wigan Athletic have been accused of "unfair and exploitative" practices after advertising internship positions that pay no salary.

Half of British business wants to stay in EU, but re-negotiate employment law

The first major survey of British business following prime minister David Cameron's policy speech on Europe in January 2013 has revealed broad support for the re-negotiation of Britain’s relationship...

Dismissal claims rise ahead of employment law change

Unfair dismissal claims have risen by almost 50% as employees look to "rush" through claims before new restrictions come into place, which will make it easier for employers to fire underperforming...

Acas launches new guidance for small firms

Small firms who are thinking about taking on their first member of staff or have had a bad experience managing staff for the first time can now access guidance, launched today by Acas.

Time to nominate the Most Influential HR directors and thinkers in 2013

Every year HR magazine compiles the HR Most Influential ranking: the definitive list of directors and thinkers who have the greatest influence in the field of people strategy. We are now looking for...

BBC takes more innovative approach to attract and retain 'tech' talent to combat ‘Google effect’

The BBC is finding it increasingly difficult to keep its technology talent pipeline going as “non-traditional” threats are continually entering broadcasting and “sucking up” all the best young...

Jobs market in the City beginning to pick up

A decline in job opportunities in the City has slowed in recent months, with vacancies increasing at the start of 2013, according to figures published today by recruitment consultancy Morgan McKinley.

Healthcare support workers want regulation and are prepared to pay for it, BJHCA survey finds

Healthcare support workers overwhelmingly back the recommendations about their role made in the Francis report into Mid-Staffordshire, according to a survey published today by the British Journal of...

51 organisations certified as 'Democratic Workplaces'

Today 51 global organisations have been certified as 'Democratic Workplaces' by WorldBlu, an organisation specialising in analysing democratic cultures.