HR Business News

Call for heightened vigilance on employer covenants

A rise in corporate restructuring due to challenging economic conditions will mean employers and trustees must be more vigilant in


Created on: 18/05/2012 09:00

UK workers leave green intensions at home

Commissioned as part of Green Office Week, a study of 1,000 UK workers found that while we are generally green at home,


Created on: 17/05/2012 09:00

Expats complain of lack of support

Staff on international assignments upbeat about expat life, but reveal lack of employer support.


Created on: 16/05/2012 13:51

Apprenticeships reaping rewards

A new report will show that Britain’s apprentices are getting promoted, improving their confidence and taking on more responsibility in the workplace


Created on: 16/05/2012 10:02

Seldon is seismic

In Seldon -v- Clarkson Wright & Jakes, the Supreme Court has ruled that a mandatory retirement age in a partnership agreement can be justified age discrimination.


Created on: 14/05/2012 09:00

Poor customer experience exposed

Only seven percent of large companies are customer-centric, according to a survey of more than 200 large companies


Created on: 11/05/2012 09:00

Precarious finances of UK workers

Over two fifths of employees (41 percent) have no financial back up plan if illness or a serious accident forced them to stop work.


Created on: 10/05/2012 09:00

Is work/life balance a valued proposition?

Nearly three in four, 72 percent, UK HR directors are concerned about losing top performers from their companies over the coming year


Created on: 09/05/2012 13:21

Workshy youth

The number of young people out of work is continuing to rise but UK employers are finding it increasingly difficult to recruit young British workers.


Created on: 04/05/2012 09:00

The pensions pit deepens

The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) responded to figures released


Created on: 03/05/2012 08:00