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Tolerating the unacceptable

One of the biggest news stories of 2012 came in October courtesy of a television expose on the activities of a famous 1970s light entertainer. Stories around the TV figure’s “darker side” have since...

Missed our Lunchtime Debate on the skills gap? Then watch it on-demand

In November, HR magazine hosted a live web TV debate on the skills gap in the UK. If you missed it you can now still register for free, watch it on-demand and take part in the research.

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Hire heroes and be the best

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When searching for the best talent, you would be wise to hire individuals who can bring commando experience and military ethos to your organisation. There is an enormous pool of talented...

Radical changes made to parental leave

A system of statutory parental rights is planned for 2015, in addition to changes to the current system of unpaid parental leave taking place in 2013.

UK skills shortage threatens food and drink manufacturing competitiveness, reveals report

A shortage of talented candidates is threatening the food and drink manufacturing sector, according to a survey published today by recruitment consultancy JAM.

Office banter could cost businesses billions in tribunal claims this year, says Allen & Overy

Office banter could cost businesses up to £292 billion in tribunal claims in 2013, according to a study by law firm Allen & Overy.

Many British businesses unaware of the Bribery Act, reveals Ernst and Young

Just over half of British businesses have heard of the UK Bribery Act, despite the fact that the legislation was introduced over a year ago, according to research published by professional services...

No workplace benefits for nearly nine million workers

Nearly nine million workers do not receive any benefits from their employers at all and with upcoming changes such as auto-enrolment, employers may well have to re-think their no-benefits policies,...

HR can help blunt edge of inevitable rail fare rises, says London Overground HRD

Rail commuters will continue to see ticket prices rise faster than salaries "at least for another couple of years", but employers could help "ease this pressure" on workers by offering initiatives to...

Hear leading insight at The HR Talks

HR magazine is launching a collaborative event, The HR Talks, designed to deliver inspiring insights from HR directors at award-winning organisations and leading academics.

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Most managers plan to stay put in their jobs in 2013, reveals ILM study

Nearly three fifths (57%) of managers intend to stay with their company and just 13% plan to look for a new job in 2013, according to a new report published by the Institute of Leadership and...

Employees spend up to half the working day surfing the internet for personal use, says K3 Managed Services

Around 14% of the UK workforce spend almost half of their time on the Internet for personal use, according to research published by networking and communications company K3 Managed Services.