A Women's Business Council report released last month stated that increasing the number of women in a workforce would dramatically boost the UK's economic growth.

When economic conditions are tough employers must make sure that what they spend on attracting talent is really delivering. Mary Cowlett looks at the cost-effective options available.

The recession is having a positive effect on apprentices, with one in five employers hiring more apprentices to help them through the tough economic climate.

As economic and political uncertainty continues to grip the nation, some firms are considering making savings by scrapping or withholding bonuses

Poor people management is costing UK companies £84 billion a year, according to research from Investors in People and economic research consultancy TBR.

Scottish employer groups are split over whether independence would help or hinder the nation's economy as the political battle to sway voters intensifies ahead of the 18 September vote.