Directors face a heavier workload under a shake-up of occupational pensions in 2012. Companies will be forced to automatically enrol employees into retirement saving schemes and make contributions on their behalf. Are they prepared?
As signs of economic revival emerge, small firms are being urged to recruit skilled employees before the upturn takes hold, but where do they find fresh talent?
First Direct staff answer thousands of queries a day in a vast call centre... yet the online bank tops polls for employee loyalty. Why are its workers so highly motivated?
Recession plus redundancy equals risk for ill-prepared directors. But if you tick all the right boxes when handling job losses you'll avoid a costly day in court
Cherished workplace benefits are being lost in the battle to control costs and save jobs. But employers need to be creative when cutting perks or face a damaging loss of staff morale
As global economic turmoil spreads, protectionist murmurings are straining relations among EU member states and testing the idea of flexible labour in a single market
While some companies are freezing pay to avoid job cuts, others have no choice but to axe employees. Which means more directors are seeking to become consultants, freelancers or portfolio workers. We offer advice for directors going solo
Poor performers can eat away at a company's bottom line and affect the morale of the rest of the team. During an economic downturn, this exposes companies to greater risks. It's time for managers to tackle underperformers
The number of climate change-related jobs in the workplace is growing, which means more UK boardrooms could be welcoming a corporate social responsibility director to the table. But is this phenomenon a must-have or a flash in the pan?
With a different approach to employment, the government could give former prisoners a better chance of succeeding in the outside world—and save millions at the same time, says Jo Owen
Exaggeration, embellishment, deception and even fraud. Some people will stop at nothing to get a job. So how can a small business, without time and money for lengthy selection processes, be sure a candidate is telling the truth?
In an effort to tighten border control, the government has introduced new rules for migrant workers from outside the EU. What do they mean for employers?
The rights of women, gay men and lesbians are enshrined in law. But are they respected at work? Al Senter finds that the attitudes of business have been a little slow to keep up with legislation
A new quality mark—Star Social Firm—recognises organisations with excellent business practices and high-quality employment opportunities for disabled people
While we all enjoy a good rant about silly health and safety regulations, directors must recognise the need to take staff and customer safety seriously
Employees are choosing to work from home in ever increasing numbers. So what can you do to make the office a more desirable and productive place to work?
HR professionals expound the benefits of taking part in initiatives that highlight how nice you are as an employer. But how much impact does this have on the bottom line?
