Younger workers happier with jobs but also keener to leave, says research
Younger workers are most likely to be satisfied with their jobs but also most likely to move on, according to new research. A global survey by HR consultancy Mercer has revealed that those aged between...
View ArticleParents hail increasingly flexible workplaces
UK organisations who employ flexible, engaging workplaces for parents and carers are set to be praised in a list highlighting the nation's best employers for working families. Campaign charity Working...
View ArticleResearch shows GPs are positive about fit note at last
The electronic doctor's 'fit note' is soon to be made available in GP's surgeries up and down the country, People Management reports and is finally being met with a positive response from within the...
View ArticleWalking and cycling to work reduces stress
Walking to work can reduce stress levels, a new study cited by Managers.org.uk has revealed. Research carried out by Lund University in Sweden found that of 12,000 people questioned, those who drive to...
View ArticleDRA abolition could lead to mature people changing careers
The abolition of the default retirement age could lead to more mature workers opting for a change of career. That's the opinion of Matt Silvester, who runs a Professional Trader Programme (PTP) at...
View ArticleSMEs expect to offer more benefits
Almost half of the UK's small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are expected to offer more employee benefits as a result of government welfare reforms. A new survey by Jelf Employee Benefits...
View ArticleQualifications least valued asset by employers
Qualifications have been voted as the least important factor in the recruitment process by employers. According to Fresh Business Thinking, experience, potential and enthusiasm were all regarded as...
View ArticleConsultation on "protected conversations" in pipeline
The government has announced its intention to hold a consultation of "protected conversations" between an employee and their boss. It is hoped the consultation will help aid managers and their staff...
View ArticleJob opportunities growing fastest in North East
Job opportunities are growing faster in the North East than in any other region, according to new research. Figures within the Lloyds TSB North East Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) have indicated that...
View ArticleAlmost half of British firms plan to recruit before the new year
Almost half of British businesses expect to increase their workforce by the start of next year, according to new research. A poll by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) indicated that 47 per...
View Article£55m package could create 5,000 jobs in Wales
Welsh Business Minister Edwina Hart has announced a £55 million financial package that could create 5,000 jobs, reports Wales Online. The Welsh Government is committing £35 million to finance two new...
View ArticleNorthern Ireland ministers blueprint 25,000 jobs
Ministers in Northern Ireland have outlined plans for the creation of 25,000 jobs in their new Programme for Government, reports the Press Association. The recruitment blueprint was finalised during...
View ArticleBusinesses to be offered apprenticeship incentives
Small businesses offering apprenticeship opportunities to young adults are set to receive cash rewards from the government. As part of efforts to boost the amount of young adults in employment, the...
View ArticleLawyer theorises why WTD negotiations matter to Cameron
The re-assessment of the European Union (EU) working time directive (WTD) has the potential to be a significant political victory for Prime Minister David Cameron. Speaking to People Management, DLA...
View ArticleSecond round of GIF fund begins
Business Secretary Vince Cable and Minister for Skills John Hayes have announced the second round of finance from the Growth and Innovation Fund (GIF), reports Fresh Business Thinking. The fund,...
View ArticleGPs could lose sick note powers
General practitioners (GPs) could lose the right to sign people off from work for periods longer than four weeks, if the suggestions in a leaked report are taken on board. Commissioned under the radar...
View ArticleRetaining young employees can be tricky
It's not so much attracting young staff as it is holding onto them that can prove tricky for businesses, according to an HR specialist. Writing for HR Magazine, Kevin Young claimed that as loyalty...
View ArticleSMEs value experience over qualifications
Small and mediums sized businesses are increasingly looking for experienced candidates over qualified ones, b2businesshub.com reports. An independent study of 1,100 SME managers found that 64 per cent...
View ArticleConsultation due in 2012 over agency regulation
The government intends to hold a consultation on the regulation of recruitment agencies in 2012, according to the minister for employment relations, Ed Davey. He broke the news - which was cited by...
View ArticleGovernment unveils £1 billion employment scheme for youngsters
The Government has today outlined its plans to solve boost employment amongst youngsters in the UK. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has stated that employers will be offered subsidies of up to £2,275...
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