An 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"...

Despite the worrying economy and nearly half of people being concerned about unemployment, 71 per cent have no insurance cover for such an event.

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"Many not protecting themselves against unemployment possibility"...

The 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"...

Firms will experience many rewards if they invest in the development of their employees, according to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

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"Businesses 'benefit from employee development'"...

The 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'"...

Human Resources (HR) departments are set to benefit from a new guide to coaching.

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"New coaching guide for HR"...

Millions of mums are now back in work to help their families face the increasing cost of living, according to a new study.

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"Mothers rejoin the job market"...

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has called for the national minimum wage to be raised to £6.10 in a bid to help employees cope with the cost of living.

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"TUC want minium wage increase"...

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has warned that the government's decision to increase income tax for the highest earners will dissuade executives from working in the UK.

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"Tax hike 'may effect employee recruitment'"...

PricewaterhouseCoopers are offering some of their employees the option of voluntary redundancy as they look to cut costs during the credit crunch.

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"Voluntary redundancy 'open to employees'"...

Professional networking which results in businesses making appointments with clients is increasingly important in the current economic climate, claims 4Networking.

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"Networking 'is vital' during the credit crunch"...

GP's do not have the authority to issue fit to work notes to employees because of their lack of knowledge about the workplace, according to the Trades Union Congress (TUC).

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"TUC: Fit to Work notes are 'nonsense'"...

Employers should be educated on how to provide training about manual handing (MH) in the workplace, according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

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"Employees 'need manual handing training'"...

Fit to work notes will not offer increased flexibility for employers or employees, according to the Trades Union Congress (TUC).

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"Fit to work notes are 'less flexible'"...

Human Resource departments need to do their best to evaluate their firm's talent during a recession, according to the Fair Play Partnership.

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"HR management 'should focus on talent'"...

New research reveals the employment market has fallen but some sectors have performed well, according to Markit Economics.

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"Fewer jobs available in November"...

The National Computing Centre has suggested that the recession will see major changes taking place in the IT market.

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"Recession will see 'significant changes' in IT market"...

James Purnell, the work and pensions secretary, has told the Sunday Times that almost everyone who claims benefits will have to "do something in return".

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"Benefits 'won't come for free'"...

Women solicitors in Scotland are taking action on unequal pay against Glasgow City Council, it has been reported.

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"Women solicitors fight for equal pay"...

The UK's hectic work culture is not beneficial for employee productivity, according to life coach Lynette Allen.

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"Overworking 'damages productivity'"...

Training should not be perceived as a cost but instead should be thought of as an investment, claims the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).

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"Training is 'not a cost'"...

Businesses 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"...

Bosses should recognise that stress is an illness that could lead to significant absence from work, the International Stress Management Association (ISMA) has claimed.

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"Stress is 'a real problem' in the workplace"...

Firms can improve workplace morale by aiding the personal development of their employees, claims the Trades Unions Congress (TUC).

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"Personal development 'is important' for employees"...

Businesses should implement flexible working to allow their employees to reach their full potential, according to Vodafone.

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"Employees should 'be helped' by flexible working"...

Businesses need to concentrate on what their customers are telling them during the current economic climate, according to the Surveyors Ombudsman Service Board.

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"Firms should be 'consumer orientated'"...

Young people will want their first job to be in a traditional office environment because of the sense of community, according to Vodafone.

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"Young employees 'want community' at work"...

Successful managers must have the ability to communicate effectively with a workforce, according to Stark Brooks.

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"Managers 'should be able' to communicate"...

The leisure, retail and catering sectors are the ones most likely to be affected by the economic downturn, communication production company Plantronics has said.

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"SMEs must adapt 'to survive'"...

It is important that businesses show confidence during the current economic climate in order to survive, according to the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

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"Businesses 'need confidence' during credit crunch"...

New managers will be more successful in their role if they have a mentor to help them with the transition, claims Stark Brooks.

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"Mentors 'help new managers'"...

Deskbound employees can ensure they avoid back pain by undertaking simple measures, according to the British Osteopathic Association (BOA).

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"Employees 'can avoid' back pain"...

Businesses should focus on their core strengths in order to survive during the current economic climate, according to Talkbiznow.

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"Firms should go 'back to basics'"...

People with jobs in the IT sector value training and development in new technology more than their salary, according to the IT Job Board.

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"IT employees 'prefer training to salary'"...

Just under half of the UK's workforce would prefer to abandon the office and work from home, according to a new survey.

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"Employees want flexible working"...

Disabled workers often face discrimination in the workplace because employers do not know how to deal with them, claims Remploy.

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"Employers 'ignorant about disabled employees'"...

It 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'"...

British Airways (BA) has told its employees to think about taking flexible working hours in a bid to prevent job losses, according to reports.

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"Airline offers employees flexible working 'to save jobs'"...

School leavers are less likely to go into further education or get vocational training because of the global economic crisis, according to the Institute for Employment Studies (IES).

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"Credit crunch 'will hit training'"...

An 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"...

HR has a responsibility to help senior managers behave in a way that makes staff more productive and positive, it has been claimed.

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"HR responsible for 'coaching' bosses"...

With many businesses now looking to cut back on their human resources and recruitment overheads, jobs boards are emerging as the number one spot to find a new position.

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"Job boards 'are best for recruitment'"...

Unemployment across the UK has risen to its highest level for more than a decade, the government's latest statistics show.

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"UK unemployment rises"...

The European Parliament has ended the rights of UK employees to be able to work more than 48 hours per week.

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"EU stops UK workers' overtime rights"...

Employers can be found liable for workers' drunkenness at office Christmas parties so should enforce rules beforehand, one lawyer has suggested.

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"Employers 'can avoid' Christmas party stress"...

Britain's recruiters are ready to face the challenge of finding applicants new jobs, the head of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has said.

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"Recruiters face employment challenge"...

Employees 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"...

Employees who exercise on a regular basis are likely to be more productive and less likely to miss work, according to System Concepts.

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"Active employees 'less likely' to be absent"...

Employees should be kind to their colleagues in order to improve workplace morale during the current economic climate, according to T-Mobile.

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"Employees 'should be considerate' of their colleagues"...

Firms need to communicate the dangers of health problems that can be experienced at work, according to the British Osteopathic Association (BOA).

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"Employees 'overestimate' their health"...

Businesses should communicate the possible consequences of the current economic climate to its workforce, according to Monster.

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"Firms 'need to be honest' with employees"...

People 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"...

Employers need to understand that employees are more likely to say something they regret in a work email, according to Web-User Magazine.

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"Work emails 'can be regrettable'"...

Firms can benefit from a number of advantages if they promote from within their organisation, according to Stark Brooks.

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"Businesses 'should opt for' internal promotion"...

People 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'"...

It is important that employers provide proper lifting training in order to reduce the occurrence of injury, according to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).

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"Proper lifting training 'is vital'"...

People 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'"...

Managers have an important role in encouraging employees to make offices more energy efficient, according to Morgan Lovell.

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"Employees 'should be encouraged to go green'"...

It is important that managers are aware of the stress they must face in the workplace, according to Stark Brooks.

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"Managers 'must cope with stress'"...