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Iain Duncan Smith criticises graduates "who think they're too good" for work schemes

Work and pensions secretary Iain Duncan Smith (pictured) has defended the Government's 'back-to-work' schemes and attacked graduates whom he said consider themselves "too good" to stack supermarket...

EHRC publishes guidance on employees' religion and belief rights in the workplace

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has today published its guidance on religion and beliefs in the workplace, following recent judgements including last month's human rights case...

ACAS sets out goals in consultation on Early Conciliation

Conciliation service ACAS has published its response to the Government consultation on Early Conciliation.

UK employees to be protected against politically motivated dismissals

Workers sacked for their political beliefs will be able to claim unfair dismissal under a law change that will improve the protection employees have against politically motivated dismissals.

100-hour-a-week trainee doctors are putting lives at risk, General Medical Council warns

Some doctors in training are so tired and stressed because of their working patterns they could be putting patients at risk, the General Medical Council (GMC) has warned today.

Pension reforms will give more incentive for low-paid workers to save, says DWP

The Government's state pension reforms will work with automatic enrolment rules to boost pension saving among low and medium earners, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has said.

Fasset appoints Angela Mays as HR manager

National facilities and property management company Fasset has appointed Angela Mays (pictured) to its senior management team as HR manager, based at its flagship location, Langstone Technology Park...

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HR should be asking the question: is the business in tune with society?

The public's trust in banks has plummeted from 41% in 2008 to 21% in 2012. And according to commentators HR magazine has spoken to, bankers – in particular traders – have virtually no trust in the HR...

HSE plans to recover millions from lawbreaking employers

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) plans to recover up to £40 million from employers who are breaking health and safety laws.

Regulators warn against pension cash "predators"

Regulators and Government bodies are launching a crackdown on pension "predators" who tempt people to cash in their pension fund before retirement.

Employee wellbeing the key to reducing sick leave, says TUC

Employers who maintain healthy workplaces can reduce staff absence and boost productivity, according to a TUC report published today.

Managerial jobs set for the chop at John Lewis

Department store chain John Lewis may cut up to 325 store manager roles in a move it says forms part of its long-term growth plan.