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Single parents 'could seek employment contract advice to juggle work'
01/09/2010Single parents still struggle to find work that fits around family life, according to a new report.
Gender gap 'shows more needs to be done to equal pay law'
23/08/2010There is still a huge problem with gender discrimination in the workplace.
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"Gender gap 'shows more needs to be done to equal pay law'"...
Employment contract advice to help with flexible working rules
09/08/2010The government's decision to make flexible working a legal commitment for employers could affect the number of people seeking employment contract advice.
HR support services 'want to encourage flexible working'
02/08/2010Letting employees enjoy flexible working opportunities is likely to benefit companies, it has been suggested.
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Forced part-time workers may 'lose their skills'
19/05/2010Part-time workers do not have the same opportunities to develop job skills, according to a recruitment group.
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"Forced part-time workers may 'lose their skills'"...
HR support services advised to avoid imposing pay freezes
03/03/2010Companies should try and avoid imposing further wage restraints on their employees now that the British economy is emerging from the recession, it has been claimed - in news that could be of interest to those working in HR support services.
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"HR support services advised to avoid imposing pay freezes"...
Men offered employment contract advice about paternity leave
19/02/2010The number of men who know their rights when it comes to paternity leave is very low, according to one industry expert, who has offered some employment contract advice to those affected.
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"Men offered employment contract advice about paternity leave"...
HR support services news: Flexible working 'benefits staff wellbeing'
17/02/2010Offering employees the opportunity to adopt flexible working patterns can be beneficial to their health and wellbeing, according to new research - news that could be of interest to those working in HR support services.
HR support services news: Proposed changes to paternity leave 'positive'
03/02/2010Planned changes to the system of paternity leave in the UK have been welcomed by one family-focused organisation, in news that may be of interest to those working in HR support services.
HR support services 'offer employees a choice of benefits'
23/10/2009New research has revealed that many human resources support services give their workers a choice about the employment benefits they receive.
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"HR support services 'offer employees a choice of benefits'"...
HR support services 'should consider flexible working'
12/10/2009Human resources support services should be more receptive to the needs of their employees and consider introducing flexible working practices, it has been claimed.
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"HR support services 'should consider flexible working'"...
HR support services 'may need to offer more pensions advice'
09/10/2009Human resources support services may have to offer more guidance to employees about pensions, if the comments of one expert are anything to go by.
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"HR support services 'may need to offer more pensions advice'"...
HR support services 'may have to offer pensions advice'
08/10/2009Human resources (HR) support services may need to offer advice to their employees about pensions, if the results of a new survey are anything to go by.
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"HR support services 'may have to offer pensions advice'"...
Staff want flexible working, HR support services advised
01/10/2009To avoid potential employment disputes and keep staff happy, it seems as though bosses should be offering flexible working options.
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"Staff want flexible working, HR support services advised"...
Expert: HR support services should motive workers with benefits
22/09/2009Human resources support services have been advised that one of the best ways to motive employees is to offer good staff benefits.
Avoid employment disputes 'by accommodating working mums'
18/09/2009To avoid employment disputes from arising, firms need to recognise the flexibility working mums bring to the workforce.
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"Avoid employment disputes 'by accommodating working mums'"...
New paternity plans an "administrative nightmare" for HR support services
15/09/2009It has been suggested that plans to extend paternity leave in the UK could be an "administrative nightmare" for human resources support services.
Leicester men receive higher wage than women, despite equal pay law
09/09/2009It has been revealed that despite the equal pay law, men in Leicestershire still receive a significantly higher salary than women.
Equal pay law news: Banking sector has biggest gender gap
08/09/2009It has been claimed that despite the equal pay law, the banking sector is experiencing the biggest gender pay difference between men and women.
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"Equal pay law news: Banking sector has biggest gender gap"...
HR support services news: Employees losing faith in pensions
03/09/2009Many human resources support services could find that their employees come to them for advice about pensions, according to the results of a new survey.
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"HR support services news: Employees losing faith in pensions"...
Expert offers employment contract advice 'on cutting back pensions'
27/08/2009Some workers may want to seek out employment contract advice following the comments from one industry expert.
HR support services 'should consider pensions when making pay cuts'
26/08/2009One expert has urged human resources support services to consider employer's pensions arrangements if they are forced to make pay cuts during the recession.
HR support services 'may give help to employees with mental health problems'
25/08/2009Human resources support services could soon be offering extra help to people with mental health issues in the workplace.
Equal pay law consultation launched
17/08/2009A consultation has been launched into the equal pay law and how businesses can better monitor the salary difference between male and female staff.
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"Equal pay law consultation launched"...
Women still receiving less than men 'despite equal pay law'
12/08/2009New research has revealed that more may still need to be done to enforce the equal pay law in the UK.
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"Women still receiving less than men 'despite equal pay law'"...
Lack of communication 'main concern' for HR support services
03/08/2009Human resources support services believe lack of communication to be the biggest threat to a firm's performance, the results of a new survey show.
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"Lack of communication 'main concern' for HR support services"...
New report published on equal pay law
31/07/2009Businesses considering how to comply with equal pay law may be interested to learn of a new study into salary disparities.
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"New report published on equal pay law"...
Asda HR support services 'extend working week for staff'
24/07/2009To avoid employment disputes and increase job satisfaction, Asda is now allowing its staff to extend their working week.
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"Asda HR support services 'extend working week for staff'"...
Recruitment upturn for HR support services
20/07/2009It could be likely that many human resources (HR) support services have seen an upturn in the number of new employees they have taken on in recent weeks.
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"Recruitment upturn for HR support services"...
Scrapping retirement age 'may mean costs for HR support services'
16/07/2009One firm has warned that if the default retirement age in the UK is scrapped, then human resources support services could find themselves making additional employee pension contributions.
Staff sickness proposals 'may lead to employment disputes'
13/07/2009Some employers' groups have claimed that plans to allow staff to authorise their own sick leave for as long as two weeks may lead to employment disputes.
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"Staff sickness proposals 'may lead to employment disputes'"...
HR support services 'prioritise pension cost cutting'
10/07/2009When it comes to pensions, the top priority for many human resources support workers over the next couple of years is going to be cost cutting.
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"HR support services 'prioritise pension cost cutting'"...
Employment disputes 'may be caused by lack of concern for benefits'
09/07/2009Some human resources support services may find that they have employment disputes on their hands as many company directors claim staff benefits would be the first to go if they had their way.
B&Q 'may avoid employment dispute' with new incentive scheme
02/07/2009In a move that could help to avoid employment disputes in the workplace, B&Q is launching a new monthly bonus scheme for teams within its stores.
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"B&Q 'may avoid employment dispute' with new incentive scheme"...
HR support services offered new Work for Life scheme
02/07/2009A new system has been established by one firm which may see human resources (HR) support services working with medical professionals for the good of their staff.
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"HR support services offered new Work for Life scheme"...
HR support services 'may be offering benefit scheme advice'
01/07/2009Human resources support services may find that younger employees are more likely to come to them for advice about flexible benefit schemes than their older counterparts.
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"HR support services 'may be offering benefit scheme advice'"...
Improve carbon emissions and performance management 'with homeworking'
25/06/2009One news provider has discussed the benefits of homeworking and why it may be important for the environment and performance management.
Employers 'changing contracts of employment' to weather the recession
24/06/2009A new survey has revealed that many employers are changing contracts of employment to better cope with the demands of the recession.
Human resources survey reveals sales salaries still high
15/06/2009Human resources departments may be interested to learn that sales professionals are still some of the best-paid workers around.
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"Human resources survey reveals sales salaries still high"...
Human resources praised at Yorkshire Water call centre
04/06/2009Human resources policies at Yorkshire Water's call centre provider have been recognised by a work-life balance charity.
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"Human resources praised at Yorkshire Water call centre"...
McDonalds 'improves understanding of benefits' like maternity leave
02/06/2009It is hoped that employees at McDonalds will gain a better understanding of maternity entitlement and disciplinary procedures as the firm increases the circulation of its total reward statements (TRS).
Human resources 'should reward staff'
01/06/2009Human resources support services should be rewarding staff to help them feel more confident during the recession, it has been claimed.
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"Human resources 'should reward staff'"...
Human resources employees 'may not be able to switch off on holiday'
28/05/2009Mounting pressures at work could mean that human resources professionals are finding it harder to switch off when they go on holiday.
Human resources boss supports new fire service scheme
15/05/2009Human resources (HR) bosses have shown their support for a new scheme which will see short-time workers train as fire-fighters.
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"Human resources boss supports new fire service scheme"...
Human resources professionals 'may want to consider flexible working'
15/05/2009Flexible working may be a good option for many human resources professionals as it can help them to establish a better balance between their work and home life, one working mum believes.
Kellogg's 'could avoid sickness absence' with summer scheme
08/05/2009In a move which may help to avoid unauthorised sickness absence, Kellogg's is once again offering a flexible working option to its employees.
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"Kellogg's 'could avoid sickness absence' with summer scheme"...
Human resources 'should make employee reward schemes efficient'
30/04/2009Human Resources professionals are being forced to consider how they can offer reward schemes to their employees while still managing costs, it has been claimed.
New equality employment law welcomed by women's group
30/04/2009A new employment law which aims to ensure equality between men and women in the workplace has been welcomed by one group.
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"New equality employment law welcomed by women's group"...
PMI 'should be included in contracts of employment'
29/04/2009When drawing up contracts of employment, human resources support services should consider offering private medical insurance (PMI), it has been stated.
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"PMI 'should be included in contracts of employment'"...
Employee holidays 'could make performance management easier'
27/04/2009Performance management may be made easier if employees are encouraged to make use of their holiday entitlement.
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"Employee holidays 'could make performance management easier'"...
Pensions 'top priority for many employees'
21/04/2009Human resources support services may be interested to learn that most employees would rather have a pension than flexible working opportunities or other bonuses.
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"Pensions 'top priority for many employees'"...
BCC: UK minimum wage should be frozen
20/04/2009The government is being urged to freeze the minimum wage in the UK.
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"BCC: UK minimum wage should be frozen"...
Panasonic introduces new employee healthcare scheme
08/04/2009Employees at Panasonic may find that their contracts of employment are changing as they are being offered a new healthcare trust scheme.
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"Panasonic introduces new employee healthcare scheme"...
Golden Hello 'will not encourage recruitment' of long-term unemployed
07/04/2009The Golden Hello initiative launched by the government is unlikely to encourage those working in staff recruitment to hire the long-term unemployed, it has been claimed.
Unison: Better salaries are needed in the NHS
27/03/2009In order to attract new workers and ensure staff retention, the healthcare industry should be paying its workers more, it has been claimed.
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"Unison: Better salaries are needed in the NHS"...
Benefits of flexible working for employees and firms
17/03/2009Flexible working is likely to have many advantages for companies and their employees, it has been claimed.
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"Benefits of flexible working for employees and firms"...
Flexible working needs "room for manoeuvre at first"
16/03/2009Human Resources professionals need to ensure that they are communicating properly with their staff if they are introducing flexible working into the office, it has been claimed.
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"Flexible working needs "room for manoeuvre at first""...
Ministers urged to protect employee parking benefits
10/03/2009Small business leaders have called on the government to roll back legislation which allows councils to charge firms that provide private parking as an employee benefit.
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"Ministers urged to protect employee parking benefits"...
PM wants end to bonus culture
25/02/2009Gordon Brown has revealed a four-point plan to end bonus culture in the financial services.
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"PM wants end to bonus culture"...
Firms 'to change' employee benefits
11/02/2009British businesses will look to alter employee benefits schemes this year because of the credit crunch, according to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
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"Firms 'to change' employee benefits"...
Firms attract staff with employee benefits
10/02/2009Figures released by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) have found that four out of ten employers are considering restructuring their reward schemes in a bid to keep staff from looking for jobs elsewhere.
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"Firms attract staff with employee benefits"...
EasyJet launches employee benefits
06/02/2009EasyJet has launched a new employee benefit package for its UK workforce in a bid to motivate and retail staff.
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"EasyJet launches employee benefits"...
Sick-leave pay is 'top employee benefit'
05/02/2009Paid long-term sick leave has topped an employees' benefit wish-list, according to a new survey.
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"Sick-leave pay is 'top employee benefit'"...
Employee benefits are a 'waste of money'
04/02/2009Employers have been warned that worker benefits are a "waste of money" if they are not targeted correctly.
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"Employee benefits are a 'waste of money'"...
Younger employees 'still committed' to pensions
28/01/2009Young people are still committed to saving with a pension for later life, the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) has said.
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"Younger employees 'still committed' to pensions"...
'Realism' key for those seeking travel jobs
23/01/2009People who want to work in the travel and tourism industry need to have a good understanding of the types of roles available to them.
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"'Realism' key for those seeking travel jobs"...
'Concessionary benefits a perk of working in the travel industry'
22/01/2009One of the major benefits of working in the travel industry is the "concessionary benefits" available to employees.
Holidays make employees 'more productive' at work
15/01/2009British employees are more productive at work when they know they are going on holiday in the future, according to the ABTA - The Travel Association.
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"Holidays make employees 'more productive' at work"...
Holidays 'are necessary' for employees
09/01/2009It is essential that employees take a holiday from work to ensure they are more productive when they return, according to the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas).
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"Holidays 'are necessary' for employees"...
Workers 'are accepting' of the recession
09/01/2009Employees realise that they will lose out on various employment benefits because of the ongoing credit crunch, according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).
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"Workers 'are accepting' of the recession"...
Employees 'miss out' on overtime pay
09/01/2009More than five million employees worked overtime for which they were not paid last year, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has claimed.
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"Employees 'miss out' on overtime pay"...
Employees 'fear for benefits' in 2009
06/01/2009A significant number of British employees are concerned there will be no pay rises this year due to the current economic climate, according to a new study.
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"Employees 'fear for benefits' in 2009"...
Work parties 'are great for networking'
30/12/2008People should attend work parties because they provide a great opportunity to network, according to Monster.
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"Work parties 'are great for networking'"...
Public sector has 'better employee benefits'
29/12/2008People are more likely to look for job opportunities in the public sector during the current economic climate, according to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
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"Public sector has 'better employee benefits'"...
Pensions 'no longer crucial' for job seekers
23/12/2008People do not choose jobs in the public sector purely due to the pension benefits they offer, according to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
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"Pensions 'no longer crucial' for job seekers"...
Workers 'prefer bonuses' to Christmas parties
22/12/2008Employees are more likely to want a bonus than a Christmas party during the current economic climate, according to Monster.
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"Workers 'prefer bonuses' to Christmas parties"...
Employers 'budgeting' for Christmas parties
17/12/2008An increasing number of employers are trying to cut costs on employee benefits like Christmas parties, according to the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
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"Employers 'budgeting' for Christmas parties"...
Employers should 'recognise hard work'
16/12/2008It is important for employees to be rewarded for their hard work especially during the current economic climate, according to the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
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"Employers should 'recognise hard work'"...
Employees should 'ignore work' on holiday
09/12/2008Businesses are being urged not to contact their employees while they are off work so that they can make the most of their holiday, a consumer financial services provider has recommended.
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"Employees should 'ignore work' on holiday"...
Pension law will 'increase employers' costs'
02/12/2008The Pensions Act, which became law last week, will increase employers' costs, a private pension provider has warned.
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"Pension law will 'increase employers' costs'"...
More time at desks leading to office ailments
01/12/2008An increasing number of workers are finding that they are suffering from back pain and Repetitive Strain Injury because they spend more time at their desks.
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"More time at desks leading to office ailments"...
Average earnings up 21% in five years
01/12/2008The earnings of the average Briton has gone up by 21 per cent in the past five years, a study has found.
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"Average earnings up 21% in five years"...
Employees 'need pension reminder'
28/11/2008UK workers need to be reminded to save towards a pension during the current economic climate, a government minister has said.
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"Employees 'need pension reminder'"...
Employees 'are motivated' by Christmas party
27/11/2008Small businesses should not avoid spending money on a Christmas party this year despite the current economic climate, claims Nectar Business.
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"Employees 'are motivated' by Christmas party"...
Employees 'unsure about welfare benefits'
18/11/2008People working in the UK are unaware of the financial benefits available to them if they take time of work due to ill health or injury, according to LV=.
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"Employees 'unsure about welfare benefits'"...
Working mothers 'get more maternity pay'
13/11/2008A significant number of mothers are receiving more than the statutory maternity pay requirement, according to new research.
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"Working mothers 'get more maternity pay'"...
Pensions 'are an important employee benefit'
10/11/2008New research has suggested that the majority of firms view pension schemes as an integral part of the pay package they offer employees.
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"Pensions 'are an important employee benefit'"...
Employees 'are motivated by rewards'
10/11/2008Offering employees a reward can provide extra motivation, depending on what type of work they do, claims the Institute For Employment Studies (IES).
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"Employees 'are motivated by rewards'"...
Single parents 'face employment barriers'
06/11/2008Research has suggested that single parents still face obstacles when it comes to trying to get into full time employment.
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"Single parents 'face employment barriers'"...
Healthcare is 'an important work benefit'
04/11/2008A new survey suggests that the UK workforce believes healthcare is as important as an occupational pension in job benefits.
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"Healthcare is 'an important work benefit'"...
Foster Denovo: Workers not aware about benefits
31/10/2008Workers need to realise that their employment benefits can be transferred between jobs, according to Foster Denovo, a company which provides advice on benefits.
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"Foster Denovo: Workers not aware about benefits"...
BAWE: Pensions law change is political
31/10/2008An organisation of British-based female business owners has said that the recent change to pension law is "long overdue".
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"BAWE: Pensions law change is political"...
Employees 'want pay rises'
29/10/2008Workers in public sector jobs are seeking better salaries after a pay deal survey by the Labour Research Department revealed that private sector employees received better pay rises.
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"Employees 'want pay rises'"...
Pension Bill set for amendments
22/10/2008Amendments have been tabled by the government which would introduce measures to protect the benefits of pension scheme members.
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"Pension Bill set for amendments"...
Retirement age campaign backed by HR directors
20/10/2008Human resource directors are lending their support to a campaign asking the government to change UK retirement legislation.
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"Retirement age campaign backed by HR directors"...
Public sector pensions are 'more valuable'
17/10/2008A think tank has claimed that public sector pensions are still more valuable than the same employment benefits offered in the private sector.
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"Public sector pensions are 'more valuable'"...
Employee benefits 'need to be managed'
16/10/2008Company benefits should be properly organised and explained to all levels of staff, according to Foster Denovo, a company which provides HR advice.
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"Employee benefits 'need to be managed'"...
Employees motivated by more than pay
03/10/2008Employees need a 'total package' not just a large salary to help motivate them at work, the Work Foundation has said.
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"Employees motivated by more than pay"...
Minimum wage increase will benefit employees
30/09/2008An increase in the national minimum wage is set to benefit more than one million people, it has been estimated.
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"Minimum wage increase will benefit employees"...
Employees want fair pay
29/09/2008A new survey has revealed that fair pay is the most commonly sought after job benefit, according to reports.
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"Employees want fair pay"...
Disappointment at public sector pay cap
19/09/2008The government's refusal to scrap its public sector pay rise cap of two per cent has caused disappointment amongst trade unions, claims the Public and Commercial Services Union.
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"Disappointment at public sector pay cap"...
FSB warns of minimum wage rise
16/09/2008Increases in the national minimum wage could see some firms forced out of business, a representative of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has claimed.
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"FSB warns of minimum wage rise"...
Executives' pay hit by credit crunch
12/09/2008Top executives are having their pay affected by the current economic climate, the Guardian's annual survey of directors' pay has found.
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"Executives' pay hit by credit crunch"...
Rewards can motivate employees
04/09/2008Offering employees a reward can provide extra motivation, depending on what type of work they do, claims the Institute For Employment Studies (IES).
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"Rewards can motivate employees"...
Salaries drop behind inflation
03/09/2008Employees struggling during the credit crunch have received more bad news as pay specialist Industrial Relations Services (IRS) claim that pay rises are falling behind the rate of inflation, it has been reported.
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"Salaries drop behind inflation"...
State pension not enough for employees
29/08/2008Employees can not afford to live off the state pension alone as it will not provide enough financial support, according to the Prudential.
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"State pension not enough for employees"...
Pensions are the best way for an employee to save
27/08/2008Employees are being advised that pension schemes are still the best way to save for retirement, claims the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF).
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"Pensions are the best way for an employee to save"...
Shorter hours essential for employees
21/08/2008A hectic work culture is not beneficial for employee productivity and health, according to life coach Lynette Allen.
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"Shorter hours essential for employees"...
Life expectancy affects pensions
12/08/2008Pension schemes are heavily influenced by the latest life expectancy reports, according to a firm of actuaries and HR consultancy employees.
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"Life expectancy affects pensions"...
Government health and well being project delayed
04/08/2008A government pledge to introduce health and wellbeing schemes in firms across the country has yet to be honoured, Personnel Today has reported.
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"Government health and well being project delayed"...