Research
Push pensions up the agenda
Gemma McIntosh, 19 November 2008
The provision of a pension scheme is no longer seen as an additional perk, but a given, standard element of an employment offer. Gone are the days when employment benefits could be used to drive employee satisfaction, commitment or engagement. Staff expect to be provided for in this way and would feel short-changed if not offered the option.
News
Employers prefer to hire from their own sector
David Woods, 20 November 2008
Employees struggle to move between the public and private sector.
SMEs adopt flexible working to beat downturn
David Woods, 20 November 2008
Almost half (47%) of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considering implementing...
UK loses allure for eastern European workers
David Woods, 20 November 2008
The number of central and eastern European migrants seeking work in the...
Stress hits women more than men
David Woods, 19 November 2008
Women are more stressed than men when it comes to financial worries.
UK talent seeks opportunities abroad
18 November 2008
The UK labour market is struggling to retain home-grown talent
- 13.11.08Massive job cuts at BT
- 14.11.08Firms save money by training
- 14.11.08Kelly leaves the Beeb for Logica
Research In Depth
Exclusive: Virtual worlds don't excite staff
Peter Crush, 18 November 2008
It seems you can’t make a silk purse from a sow’s ear....
A more strategic future beckons HR
David Woods, 17 November 2008
HR directors believe the profession is becoming more strategic despite budget cuts.
One in 12 to stop pension contributions
David Woods, 17 November 2008
One and a half million (one in 12) pension holders are on...
Gender pay gap widens
David Woods, 17 November 2008
Women have slipped further behind men in the pay stakes. The gender...
Entrepreneurs’ spouses are unpaid heroes
David Woods, 14 November 2008
The spouses of business owners in the UK spend 230 million unpaid...
CEOs can’t be trusted, say staff
David Woods, 07 November 2008
Half of employees in the UK don’t trust their CEO.
Christmas party spirit dampened by downturn
David Woods, 06 November 2008
Just over half of employers in the voluntary sector (51%) are planning...
Exclusive: High cost of hiring poor sales staff
David Woods, 06 November 2008
Employers that hire the wrong salesperson waste £82,500.
Working mums soldier on even when sick
David Woods, 05 November 2008
Busy working mothers are ignoring flu symptoms to continue working.
Stop workplace tea-makers wasting water
David Woods, 03 November 2008
British employees consume 165 million cups of tea at work every day...
