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Hard work or creativity – are we focusing on the wrong skills for the next generation of employees, asks AXA

Less than 1% of parents think creativity is a key skill for a successful working life for their children, according to a survey of parents by AXA Business Insurance. In comparison, 80% chose hard work...

Landmark Birmingham equal pay ruling may lead to other claims

Yesterday's Supreme Court ruling that 170 women and four men who worked for Britain’s largest local authority will be able to bring an equal pay case through the civil courts rather than an employment...

Huge drop in household income shows need to put jobs and wages centre stage, says TUC

National and household incomes have been falling due to a combination of the recession and high inflation, according to analysis published yesterday by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) as part...

Many UK businesses support decision to postpone EU debate on female board quotas

Several UK businesses have come out in support of the decision by EU justice commissioner Viviane Reding to postpone the debate on quotas for women on company boards until November.

Department of Work and Pensions fires own staff….for not working

More than 600 staff were dismissed from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) last year, for their poor work attendance, according to figures obtained by video conferencing firm, Lifesize.

Disconnect between intention and reality on diversity and inclusion, says survey

Less than one-third of executives believe their companies have made good progress in promoting diversity and inclusion (D&I) relative to ethnicity, age, disability or sexual orientation, according to...

NHS to face costs of half a billion if staff receive a 1% pay increase, says the employers organisation

The NHS employers organisation says the health service would face further costs of £400 to £500 million if all NHS staff groups receive a 1% increase to their pay scale next year.

Today is D-Day for EU debate on women on boards quotas

EU commissioners are set to debate today proposals that would force quotas for women on corporate boards.

Pension pessimism as under half of workers believe they will be financially stable enough for a comfortable retirement

Only 38% of workers believe they will have sufficient financial resources to live comfortably for 15 years into their retirement, according to research published today by professional services firm...

EU justice commissioner u-turns on plans to impose quotas for women on company boards

The EU justice commissioner, Viviane Reding has today postponed plans to impose quotas for women on company boards.

LLoyds Banking Group considers dropping annual bonuses

Lloyds Banking Group is considering abandoning annual bonuses for senior staff, according to reports today.

Engagement and motivation now more important for reward professionals than attraction and retention, says CIPD

Attraction and retention of key employees is no longer high on the agenda for reward professionals, according to the latest Reward risk survey from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development...