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The Hays Career Outlook Survey has shown that despite rising levels of stress among employees in the private sector, over 80% of those surveyed would encourage graduates to seek a role in the private sector.
This unusual case highlights that employers must be consistent in how they deal with employee misconduct to avoid unfair dismissal claims.
A new report from the CIPD on the rise in self-employment has concluded that the bulk of those at present taking the self-employed route to work are part-time ‘odd jobbers’ trying to avoid unemployment.
In a written statement the DWP have announced the revised timetable for auto-enrolment.
Social media policies have been in the national media again this week as the news that John Flexman is bringing a case of constructive dismissal against BG Group following his “inappropriate” use of LinkedIn.
A new survey has revealed a list of words that bore people when reviewing CVs.
This case acts as a useful reminder to employers who use a strict experience criteria as the basis of their shortlisting to be wary of the risk of indirect sex discrimination.
According to recent analysis by the TUC the amount of unpaid overtime worked last year is the equivalent of a million extra jobs.
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The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show clearly how much the labour market has deteriorated in the last 18 months, following the faltering early recovery from recession.
With Christmas fast approaching many employees will be considering their New Year’s resolutions – a change of job often tops the list. How can you combat this and retain talent?
With less than a year to go until the introduction of auto-enrolment is anything actually clear?
In a landmark ruling the Supreme Court has held that offshore oil-rig workers are not entitled to annual leave in addition to their onshore breaks.
Steve Webb has announced a delay of over a year before auto-enrolment becomes compulsory for small businesses. But what might be good news for some companies is bad news for their employees.
New research has shown that female bosses are more tolerant of employees doing personal chores during work hours than their male counterparts.
The Löfstedt report that was commissioned in March has now been published and contains some interesting recommendations, with a heavy focus on easing the burden for employers, but what about the employees?
New research has shown that while networking has always been important when trying to grasp the next rung on the career ladder, the explosion of social media has meant that its importance has increased dramatically.
The latest ONS figures have shown that unemployment has risen again for the quarter between July-September 2011 from 2.51million to 2.62million.
New research has shown that over half of UK workers would be unable to survive for more than three months if they were off work with an illness.
This year’s Remembrance day was unique for a number of reasons from the date (11/11/11) to the overturned Poppy ban for England’s football players. However, as this case demonstrates strength of feeling does not necessarily equate to a philosophical belief under the Equality Act 2010.
A new survey of 700 jobseekers has shown that small businesses may be missing out on the most talented employees due to concerns over pay and benefits.
New research has shown that employees would prefer greater flexibility and alternative benefits, such as student debt loans, over traditional benefits.
The recent leaked report proposing to empower employers to ‘sack the slackers’ without further ramifications has promoted a huge response from unions and organisations alike.
New research has shown that stress is a bigger problem for businesses in terms of absence than acute medical conditions such as cancer.
The recent case of Vladutu v NYK Logistics (UK) Ltd t/a Logistics & Mega Carrier demonstrate to employers that even when faced with what seems to be watertight evidence of misconduct they must look at all other explanations for an employee’s behaviour.
A new survey has revealed that one in three new starters have accepted the position with no knowledge of the pension benefits that come with it.
A new study by DLA Piper which addresses the problems employers face in trying to keep up with social media has shown that only 25% of companies surveyed have a social media policy in place, leaving the remainder open to the potential risks of employees engaging with these online platforms.
As youth unemployment reaches new highs, a new study has revealed young people’s career aspirations don’t match requirements for economic growth.
A new survey has revealed that many working parents are oblivious to childcare vouchers.
George Osbourne’s announcement that the qualifying period for unfair dismissal is set to double has been met with a mixed response.
From the mundane to the fantastical, excuses for being late are an everyday occurrence for most organisations. However, habitual lateness can cause greater problems for an organisation in the long run.
In the case of Greer v Coulter (t/a Alphreso Cafe) a teenage employee was unfairly dismissed and discriminated against for requesting the minimum wage.
With the new agency worker rules due to come in to force on 1st October, a new report has warned that the regulations could cost businesses over £1billion per year.
The recent case Whitham v Club 24 Ltd t/a Ventura acts as a reminder to employers that whilst it is important to have a policy on employees’ use of social media, it is also important to exercise some common sense when dealing with comments made on these sites.
Toughening up strike laws may not lead to a reduction in industrial action according to new analysis from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.
The latest figures released by the Office of National Statistics show that unemployment is still on the rise.
A new survey from the CMI has revealed the breakdown in the gender pay gap.
The recent employment tribunal case of Ricketts v Parson Cross Domestic Abuse Project has emphasised to employers the importance of dealing with disciplinary matters consistently.
A new survey has shown that employees’ health and nutrition is under threat as a third of staff continue to not take a proper break.
The CIPD quarterly employee survey has shown that over half of UK workers are still unaware of the upcoming pensions reforms.
New research has shown that the abundance of tools, software and gadgets intended to make employees more productive is leading to poor etiquette.
A new survey from the CIPD has shown that 58% of employees have received a pay freeze since January.
With the Olympics only a year away employers need to plan now to avoid disruption.
The recent employment tribunal case of Bryan v Corporate Advertising Ltd. has emphasised to employers the importance of following the correct procedure when faced with a flexible working request from an employee.
With the rise in cheap airlines and Eurostar tickets, The People Bulletin looks at commuting to work from a different country.
The CBI and EEF have both warned that by further regulating flexible working legislation, the government could be endangering the progress already made by employers.
A new voluntary code has been introduced to encourage recruiters to reach the targets set by Lord Davies’ report.
The Supreme Court have upheld the decision of the Court of Appeal that despite clauses in their contracts stating that valeters working for Autoclenz were self-employed they should have been classed as employees.
It’s official, faulty IT causes workplace rage.
The prospect of income tax and national insurance contributions being merged was raised in George Osborne’s 2011 Budget.
News of the World staring at a possible £14m unfair dismissal claim.
The recent resignation of Assistant Commissioner John Yates as a result of the phone hacking scandal came about partly as a result of the building tide of gossip about him.
The three circles of the Hedgehog Concept is a management tool to help people and organisations morph from ‘good’ to ‘great’. So what is your organisation really good at that it could be even better at?
Women who expect to hold down ‘high octane, difficult jobs’ need their partner’s support at home if they want children as well, says Helen Morrissey, a top City CEO.
Employers do need to take the utmost care in making any communications about an employee, whether they are currently on the payroll or have left the organisation.
A week on from the largest walk-out faced by the coalition government, the the rebalancing of industrial relations law has come under the spotlight again.
Insufficient awareness of diabetes sufferers need supporting in the workplace was shockingly demonstrated in a recent Employment Tribunal case.
The prospects of finding another job at the same salary as the one you lost diminishes rapidly if you are over 50.
The latest round of strikes over public sector pension reform could be the first of many as the government looks unlikely to back down.
Technology is blurring the work/home boundaries. But is taking work home the thin end of the wedge in a culture that already has some of the longest working hours in Europe?
The debate on how interns should be treated in the workplace and whether they should be paid or not has intensified as more graduates chase few jobs.
Employees and public servants need to understand the appropriate professional use of social networking tools.
Employers need to boldly go where no man has gone before when it comes to developing future talent, according to global hiring chiefs.
When it comes to sickness absence, employers have taken a distinctly jaundiced approach to what employees tell them.
Hand on heart, have there been times when an interviewee’s CV doesn’t quite ring true? Or when that explanation for lateness sounds a bit fanciful?