HR Industry News

All articles published in 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% 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