NHS bosses to get GBP130,000 to resign
September 2nd, 2010
Chief executives at NHS trusts set to be scrapped by the government have been offered a GBP130,000 golden goodbye if they resign voluntarily, it has been reported.
Assets play growing role in covering pension fund deficits
September 2nd, 2010
Nearly a fifth of FTSE-100 companies have used some form of asset to cover pension scheme liabilities, according to figures from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
BBC staff vote to walk out over pension cuts
September 2nd, 2010
Workers at the BBC have voted to strike by an overwhelming majority in protest at proposed changes to the broadcaster's pension scheme.
Employers ‘ill-prepared’ for managing reward risk, says CIPD research
September 1st, 2010
More employers are now struggling to manage the key risks associated with employee reward and its effect on recruitment and retention, new CIPD research has found.
B&Q offers incentives for greener staff
September 1st, 2010
DIY retailer B&Q has announced a programme of eco-incentives for its 30,000 staff to help them reduce their energy bills and carbon footprint.
Generation Y distrusts bosses, finds study
September 1st, 2010
Nearly a third of Generation Y workers do not trust their employer, a study by recruitment consultants Badenoch and Clark has found.
US bosses who make most job cuts earn the highest pay
September 1st, 2010
US CEOs who sacked the most staff were also likely to be the highest earners in 2009, according to a new report.
Direct selling increases in popularity despite recession
September 1st, 2010
The number of people working in direct selling has risen by 22 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2010, according to the Direct Selling Association (DSA).
Engineering skills shortage looms
August 31st, 2010
The UK will face a chronic shortage of vital engineering skills unless private-sector employers develop a 'joined-up approach' with the government and education sector, a Siemens HR director has told PM.
Probation supervisors face abuse and threats
August 31st, 2010
National Probation Service workers supervising offenders on unpaid work placements are routinely facing threats, abuse and in some cases violence, according to a new report.