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Employers and working families invited to shape process for shared parental leave

Employers and working families have been asked to submit their views on how the system for shared parental leave and pay will work.

Engaging the workforce is the top priority for HR in 2013, report finds

Engaging the workforce and developing leaders are the top priorities for HR professionals in 2013, a report published today by SHL has found.

Big data: an opportunity HR professionals cannot afford to ignore, global SHL report warns

In HR there is still untapped potential for the use of big data to enable employers to make better decisions about people, a report published today from measurement solutions company SHL has found.

Acas launches consultation on code of practice for flexible working

Acas has launched a consultation on a draft code of practice for the right to request flexible working.

British Gas creates 1,000 skilled jobs for the young unemployed

British Gas has today announced plans to create 1,000 skilled jobs over the next three years.

Employee burnout common in nearly a third of UK companies, say HR directors

Nearly a third of UK HR directors say employee burnout is common within their organisation, according to research published today by recruitment firm Robert Half.

Rise in employees working from home, ONS figures reveal

The number of people working from home in the UK has increased from 9.2% in 2001 to 10.7% in 2012, according to the latest figures from the office of national statistics (ONS).

Membership of workplace pension schemes falls to lowest level in 15 years

Membership of workplace pensions schemes has fallen for the 11th year in succession to 46%, a 15-year low, figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) have revealed.

Women on boards, where are we now? Two years on from Lord Davies' report

Two years on from the Lord Davies' report on women on boards, figures show that female representation on corporate boards in the UK has increased to 17.3% up from 12.5%.

Whistleblowers to get better protection from harassment and bullying from co-workers

The protections available to whistleblowers are to be strengthened further, the Government has announced.

Increased hiring fuels optimistic outlook for 2013 in financial services, says Randstad

Financial services firms believe that 2013 will be a better year for their company than 2012, according to recruitment consultancy firm Randstad.

Employers failing to "reap the rewards" of flexible working, says O2

Employers are failing to reap the rewards of increased productivity and employee wellbeing resulting from fresh, modern approaches to flexible working, according to research published by mobile...