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FSA set to investigate pensions annuity market

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is to investigate the way annuities are sold amid fears that many people are losing out on thousands of pounds of income a year when they retire.

Good work relationships are most fulfilling part of a job, survey reveals

Getting on well with people you work with is the most fulfilling part of a job, according to a survey published today by support charity Samaritans and insurance firm Simplyhealth.

Pension deficits rise by £150 billion in 2012

Pension deficits increased by £150 billion last year to reach a total of £550 billion, according to research published by professional benefits firm, Xafinity.

Government initiative finds 15,000 business mentors to help SMEs

A Government initiative to introduce more business mentor volunteers to help support SMEs looking to start, grow and create jobs has reached its target of 15,000.

HMV administrators cut 190 jobs as employees announce sackings on company's Twitter account

Around 190 jobs at music retailer HMV's head office and distribution centres have been cut, administrators for the firm have revealed.

Employers increasingly unsure if they will be able to retain staff, reveals report

Employees still face an uncertain future in 2013, as UK employers are increasingly unsure if they will need to make redundancies over the next six months, according to a survey published by talent and...

British adults out of work due to health problems is costing the economy £100 billion, 2020 health report reveals

The number of adults in Britain who are unable to work because of health problems has more than tripled since the 1970's at an estimated annual cost to the economy of more than £100 billion, a report...

Removal of default retirement age leads to increase in absence levels, research finds

Since the removal of DRA (default retirement age) over a quarter of employers have seen an increase in absence rates or age related health conditions, highlighting the potential risk of having an...

Recruitment shake-up could "harm" police service, says former Met Police HR director

Home secretary, Theresa May is expected today to unveil a shake-up of police recruitment rules, which could allow police forces in England and Wales to recruit senior officers from outside the...

Fraud committed by employees rocketed by over 40% last year, CIFAS reveals

Fraud committed by employees rose by 43% in 2012 compared with the previous year, according to analysis by the UK's fraud prevention service, CIFAS.

Auto-enrolment is a relief for employees worried about retirement plans, NEST report reveals

Despite economic difficulties, employees welcome auto-enrolment as many haven’t made long-term saving a priority, a report published today by National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) reveals.

UK education system is failing employers, says City & Guilds product development director

The UK’s education system is not helping 16-18-year-olds into employment and is failing employers, according to Kirstie Donnelly, product development director at vocational education organisation,...