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Underhill suggests methods to streamline employment tribunals process

Mr Justice Underhill has presented his findings from his review of the employment tribunal rules to the Government making a number of recommendations that aim to streamline the process, improve...

Poor management and leadership hold back UK's economic growth

Poor management and leadership are holding back the UK’s economic growth, according to a new report from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

Employers reluctant to celebrate the Olympic Games at work, according to Adecco

With just over a fortnight to go until the opening ceremony, three in five (63%) UK employers have no plans to celebrate the Olympic Games according to research from Adecco.

Frances O'Grady appointed TUC general secretary

Frances O'Grady will take over from Brendan Barber as TUC general secretary when he retires at the end of the year.

HMRC shows charitable payroll giving donations increase by £4 million over the last year

HMRC figures published this week reveal the funds being donated to charity directly from employee pay through payroll giving schemes, has risen by 3.5% in the last year despite the difficult economic...

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Financial sector staff under increased pressure to commit wrongdoing at work to succeed, says Labaton Sucharow

More than a quarter of financial services staff have witnessed misconduct and wrongdoing at work, according to securities litigation law firm Labaton Sucharow.

Quarter of employees prepared to lie to take additional holiday leave, says Skyscanner

Almost one in four UK employees have lied to their boss in order to get their holiday leave approved, a survey from flight comparison site Skyscanner has revealed.

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Threat of ‘standstill Britain’ as employees and businesses hit ambition ceiling, finds Towers Watson

Britain’s workforce faces a “heightened global competitive risk” as businesses and employees have reached a standstill, with creativity and career advancement taking a back seat, according to a report...

APSCo report brings promising news to recruiters in general, but reveals 'slump' for HR roles

Recruitment has “returned to growth” following an early spring slump and a December 2011 low point, according to the latest jobs data from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo).

Pimlico Plumbers' employees challenged to reveal their earnings for national television programme

Pimlico Plumbers has taken part in a business and social experiment, Show Me Your Money, which will be shown on Channel 4 on Wednesday 11 July at 10pm.?

Tim Munden promoted to vice president HR at Unilever

Unilever has appointed Tim Munden as VPHR of the UK & Ireland business

May Gurney appoints David Billingham as group HRD

David Billingham has joined May Gurney as group HR director