Winners of the Top Employers for Working Families awards 2013 were announced last week.

Job cuts and hiring freezes could be on the wane according to research from HR consultancy Watson Wyatt.

Workers sacked for their political beliefs will be able to claim unfair dismissal under a law change that will improve the protection employees have against politically motivated dismissals.

Dell has launched a scheme for female employees to coach their male colleagues as part of a gender and diversity programme.

Childbase, has awarded £5,000 to its employees in a scheme to enhance professional development and personal experiences.