Many employers are not vetting staff properly because they are confused about data protection laws, according to guidance from the Information Commissioner's Office.

Scotland is set for a long, slow recovery from recession, lagging behind the rest of the country, according to an influential economic think tank.

Waitrose is using psychometric tests in its recruitment process for the first time as a method of filtering huge numbers of applications for graduate posts, PM has learnt.

One in three new mothers say that returning to work after taking maternity leave harmed thier career prospects, according to research by the National Childbirth Trust (NCT).

Politicians and employers in London have given their backing to a package put forward by community groups to address the financial crisis, which includes paying a 'living wage' of GBP7.60 per hour.

The next five years will see more and more private sector defined benefit (DB) schemes close to new members or shut for further accrual, according to the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF).

Royal Bank of Scotland's head of HR Neil Roden offered his resignation last year in the aftermath of the credit crisis, he has revealed.

The number of pay freezes being imposed by employers has fallen, suggesting a possible 'thaw in settlements', according to the latest figures from Income Data Services (IDS).

More than a 1,150 jobs are at risk as struggling bookshop chain, Borders UK, went into administration today.

More than a 1,000 jobs are at risk as struggling bookshop chain, Borders UK, made public its intention to go into administration.