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All articles published in 2008

Female consultants face the biggest gender pay gap

New research has revealed that female consultants face the biggest gender pay gap. 19 December 2008

EU wins vote to scrap UK's 48 hour week opt-out

The European Parliament gets closer to ending the UK's 48 hour working week opt-out. 17 December 2008

Graduates sacrifice salary over training

Research by TMP Worldwide takes a look at the different aspects that Graduates are willing to make compromises on when job hunting. 11 December 2008

Queen's speech reveals the Employment Law Agenda for 2009

The Queen has announced the government's plans for employment law over the coming year. 9 December 2008

UK recession encourages home-grown talent to emigrate

With emigration foreseen to be at it an all time high, employers are becoming increasingly concerned about how they will hold onto skilled workers 28 November 2008

What Generation Y really want!

FreshMinds Talent investiages how Generation Y work values differ from their earlier generations. 25 November 2008

Christmas spirit survives despite recession

According to a recent survey by the CIPD, the recession will not be dampening the festive spirit for many UK firms, who prepare for the Christmas party of 2009. 17 November 2008

Employees risk their health to fight worries over financial instability

With financial worries continuing to loom due to the current financial instability, many UK employees are planning to work longer hours throughout the next six months. This could prove to be a safety hazard within many workplaces. 6 November 2008

Agency workers entitled to Statutory Sick Pay as of 27th October 2008

Changes to the Statutory Sick Pay entitlement for agency workers have been made with the principle to treat all workers who pay National Insurance contributions on their income in the same way. 24 October 2008

Health and Safety Law offenders to face tougher penalties

With changes to Health and Safety Law seeing offenders facing tougher penalties, businesses are being encouraged to keep ahead of their HR compliance, evaluating and updating all processes as necessary. 17 October 2008

Graduate applications double over the last year

With the current economic downturn and slowdown in employment, graduates are finding it even more difficult, now more than ever, to break into the graduate job market. 16 October 2008

CMI study investigates how UK workforces are likely to change by 2018

What will your workforce look like in 2018? A recent study carried out by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) investigates. 7 October 2008

Britain 'already in recession', claims BCC

The British Chambers of Commerce has claimed that Britain is already in a recession, with business confidence at an all-time low. 7 October 2008

Conservative government would 'overhaul tribunal system'

Shadow Business Secretary Alan Duncan today claimed that a Conservative government would overhaul Britain's employment tribunal system. 29 September 2008

BCC forecasts unemployment will hit 2m

The British Chambers of Commerce has forecast a technical recession for the UK economy, with a further 300,000 job cuts resulting in 2 million unemployed. 18 August 2008

UK Executives join the exodus

Research shows that UK executives are going abroad for job opportunities, while more and more roles are being filled by foreign candidates. 18 August 2008

Ceridian named in Top 10 Global Outsourcers

Ceridian has been named as one of the top 10 Global HR Outsourcers by HRO Today and HRO Europe. 16 July 2008

HR - it's not for the kids

A recent survey claims that HR professionals would tell their children to avoid the profession. 16 July 2008

CIPD wants tax breaks for occupational health

The CIPD is calling on the government to give tax breaks to employers who offer occupational health options to long-term absentees. 14 July 2008

Hidden skills stay hidden

UK employees feel that they have hidden skills which could benefit their employers - and even provide a motivational boost. 8 July 2008

Recruitment cutbacks already happening

UK employers are already cutting back on recruitment, according to a new survey. 8 July 2008

More employment legislation on the way?

Pat McFadden, Employment Relations Minister, has hinted that more employment legislation is on the way. 7 July 2008

Men on the receiving end of sexual harassment at work

77% of men have claimed that they have been sexually harassed in the workplace by women, according to a recent survey. 4 July 2008

London's reputation damaged for business

London's reputation as a business location is suffering due to its poor transport infrastructure and the skills gap. 19 June 2008

HMRC wins tips ruling

The High Court has ruled in favour of HMRC, meaning that restaurants can no longer get away with including tips in the minimum wage. 17 June 2008

UK Business not green enough

The TUC has published a paper claiming that Britain is not doing enough to promote and sustain a renewable energy sector along the lines of Germany's burgeoning green sector. 16 June 2008

The return of the long hours culture

TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber has called for a strengthening of the Working Time Directive after publication of a new report highlighting a return to the long hours culture. 6 June 2008

David Fairhurst crowned HR's Most Influential Practitioner

David Fairhurst, CPO at McDonalds Northern Europe, has been made HR's Most Influential Practitioner at Claridge's Hotel in London. 5 June 2008

Small businesses at IT risk

3 June 2008

Diversity Does Work

A joint report from the TUC and the CBI has hailed diversity in the workplace as a major driver of productivity. 3 June 2008

Suits you, sir... or does it?

The suit, emblem of British business, is going out of fashion according to research. 60% of offices in the UK have now adopted a smart-casual dress code. 30 May 2008

Japanese company offers employees heartache leave

Staff at Japanese firm Hime and Co are being offered heartache leave, allowing them to take time to get over a break-up or a divorce. 20 May 2008

Going for an interview? Don't forget the lucky underwear!

British job candidates have revealed their superstitious nature in research that shows 6 in 10 job searchers have lucky underwear! 19 May 2008

New rules for employing skilled foreign workers

Employers who break the rules and employ illegal workers face tough sanctions, with low-skilled workers from outside the EU to be barred. 14 May 2008

Dismissal database threat for dishonest employees

Employees who are fired for dishonest behaviour at work may now find themselves on the National Staff Dismissal Register. 9 May 2008

Britain faces IT skills flight

Britain could be facing a skills flight of IT professionals, many of whom are considering leaving the country for work abroad. 8 May 2008

15 percent of UK office workers have turned up drunk

Research shows that many UK office workers have turned to the office drunk or hungover, with inevitable drops in productivity. 8 May 2008

UK bosses fear flexible working

UK bosses fear their jobs are under threat with the rise of flexible working. 30 April 2008

You're fired - illegally

Sir Alan Sugar might be setting a bad example. 8 in 10 employers have admitted to firing staff on the spot without following the proper procedures, according to research published recently by employment law firm Peninsula. 28 April 2008

Employers want more rights to quiz women on chances of pregnancy

Research has indicated that UK bosses are becoming increasingly wary of employing women who are likely to become pregnant. 28 April 2008

Presenteeism 'not working'

UK employees are spending too much time in the office, and are not necessarily working any harder. 24 April 2008

Call for an end to the stigma of depression in the workplace

The case of Sandra Samuel versus Waltham Forest Council has led to calls for an end to the stigma of depression in the workplace. 18 April 2008

Recruitment market proves resilient, for now

More people are in employment, according to the latest official labour market statistics published by the ONS. Is the job market weathering the storm? 18 April 2008

No sleep on Sunday? You're not alone...

If you're unable to get to sleep on a Sunday night, you're not alone, according to a recent survey. 84% of UK workers have trouble sleeping due to worrying about the week ahead! 16 April 2008

Companies fall victim in war for talent

The war for talent is making it hard for companies to recruit and retain staff in West London and the Thames Valley, according to a recent survey. 15 April 2008

Tax return revamp

Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs have announced their redesigned new-look self-assessment tax return forms. 10 April 2008

What's in the 2008 Budget?

Chancellor Alistair Darling announced several measures in the 2008 Budget of interest to business. Find out what they are. 12 March 2008

Budget speech forecasters predict fuel tax increase delay

Forecasters predict a delay in the rise of fuel tax, and the elimination of a tax break on biofuels on the eve of Chancellor Alistair Darling's first annual UK Budget speech. 11 March 2008

Businesses get ethical

More and more UK employees are being trained in business ethics, according to a study by the Institute of Business Ethics. 10 March 2008

Recruitment agencies warned over fraudster

Recruitment agencies have been targeted by a fraudster who has swindled over £300,000. 10 March 2008

Financial incentives for blowing the whistle on illegal cartels

The OFT has launched a policy pledging to pay financial incentives in exchange for information which helps them take action against illegal cartels. 29 February 2008

Civic penalties introduced today for employing illegals

The BIA has stepped up action against illegal working by 40 per cent. Companies hiring illegal workers face unlimited fines and the possibility of prison sentences. 29 February 2008

British businesses back Brown's call for more apprenticeships

Leading employers have today committed to adding over 4,000 apprenticeship places. The announcement came as a kick-start to Apprenticeships Week and was welcomed by Skills Secretary John Denham. 26 February 2008

Ceridian supports Work Your Proper Hours day

Ceridian supports TUC's proposed 'Work Your Proper Hours' day, Chartered Management Institute 19 February 2008

How much do you know about HMRC?

Did you know the HMRC employed trained dogs to sniff out money? 5 February 2008

BA becomes a Tier One sponsor of the London 2012 Olympics

British Airways becomes a Tier One sponsor of the London 2012 Olympics 5 February 2008

Business "dating agency" created for 2012 Olympics

The London 2012 Business Network has been launched by the government, including a business 'dating agency', matching companies to London 2012 contractors. 25 January 2008

No pay rise? You're not alone, says the CIPD

If you are not getting a pay rise this year, you are not alone, according to the CIPD whose latest research shows a trend towards allocating budgets to department managers for distribution. 25 January 2008

City Bankers get itchy feet over year-end bonuses

New research shoes that most UK City bankers would consider changing jobs if dissatisfied with their year-end bonuses. 23 January 2008

EU to encourage workplace safety with financial incentives

21 January 2008

Samaritans prepare for National Stress Down Day

One in four people regularly experience bullying at work and over 40% of IT and retail workers feel unsupported at work. 17 January 2008

Big Brother causing stress for UK workers

Employees are feeling increasingly stressed by online surveillance at work, according to research. 10 January 2008

Army criticised over recruitment campaign

The military is painting a misleading picture of life in the army according to a new report published by the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust. 8 January 2008

UK's youth 'too sick to work'

Half a million young Britons are claiming incapacity benefits according to data published today by the Financial Times. 3 January 2008

Charity starts with HR

HR specialists are among the most charitable when it comes to offering discounts to charitable organisations, according to recent research. 2 January 2008