When the late Steve Jobs stepped down as Chief Executive of Apple Inc shares in the company immediately dropped by more than seven percent in out of hours trading
Article by: Viola Lloyd | Published: 20 October 2011
A new report detailing new research into the measures that need to be taken by Government, employers and industry to ensure the plan for pension auto-enrolment is a success and makes it easier for more people to save enough for their long term future.
Article by: Viola Lloyd | Published: 20 October 2011
Disputes ahead as global businesses await increased regulatory proceedings, and raise concerns about related litigation.
Article by: Viola Lloyd | Published: 19 October 2011
Few would dispute the importance of the payroll function and yet where this function resides within an organisation continues to be a topic of much debate.
Article by: Viola Lloyd | Published: 19 October 2011
Recent changes increasing the right to paternity leave have led to fears that men taking up to 26 weeks may have a negative impact on employers.
Article by: Viola Lloyd | Published: 19 October 2011
The stated aim of Equality Act 2010 is to create “a fairer future”. While the Act has streamlined and simplified equality law, some provisions have been delayed, some abandoned altogether and some are being considered for abolition.
Article by: Viola Lloyd | Published: 17 October 2011
The Employment Tribunal system was intended to be a forum to hear labour disputes, quickly and cheaply by those with a particular expertise in labour relations, in a relatively informal environment. However, Ohtribunal are rarely determined either quickly or cheaply.
Article by: Viola Lloyd | Published: 13 October 2011
The corporate scandal that plagued the financial sector’s reputation mean that transparency, accountability and good governance need to be addressed...
Article by: Viola Lloyd | Published: 12 October 2011
The issue of workplace equality is one that frequently rears its head. This could well be because directors and HR departments are failing to make significant progress in removing the glass ceiling.
Article by: Viola Lloyd | Published: 12 October 2011
Chief Executive Study highlights CEOs with more diverse experience hired in the UK compared with other global regions. Though there remains a lot to be done to develop female chief executives.
Article by: Viola Lloyd | Published: 11 October 2011