News for September 2008

• Employers 'need strong management in times like these'

  Employers considering online recruitment might wish to look at the quality of their managers following the comments...

• Millions of employees 'to benefit from wage increase'

  Millions of employees across the UK will see their wage increase from this Wednesday.The Trades Union Congress has ...

• Olympic boost for businesses

  Businesses could receive an extra training boost from an Olympic coach, it has been reported.Simon Hartley worked w...

• Public sector finance jobs 'still available'

  There are still plenty of opportunities for jobseekers looking for a career in finance, despite the current economi...

• Work experience 'can refresh CVs'

  Job-seekers looking to boost their CVs and impress future employers could do volunteering or work experience, it ha...

• Norwich Union: Employers must not forget about health and safety

  The safety of employees is something that companies cannot forget about, according to Norwich Union.It has launched...

• Working life 'is rewarding for Brits'

  Most people in the UK do want to go to work and find it rewarding, according to the results of a poll from one maga...

• Maximum 48-hour working week could be imposed

  Employees in the UK could only be allowed to work a maximum of 48 hours per week if trade union leaders get their w...

• Employers using Facebook to check up on staff

  Employees need to be aware of their bosses using Facebook to check up on what their staff are really doing if they ...

• Employees plan to 'work beyond 65'

  Employees' attitudes towards retirement are changing with many saying they now plan to work until they are older th...

• New review to highlight importance of 'engaging employees'

  Employers will be encouraged to make sure their employees reach their full potential by an imminent new government-...

• Newspaper gives advice for finding the perfect boss

  Job seekers looking for the perfect employers could find advice from one newspaper useful.The Washington Post has r...

• HR employees are 'paid more but working longer'

  Human resources (HR) employees are seeing an increase in their salaries, but are having to work longer hours to rec...

• 'Increased unemployment' for older workers

  Men aged between 50 and 65 have been most affected by the jobs cuts in the UK, statistics show.Official figures by ...

• Learning new skills 'gives employees confidence'

  Employees who are learning new skills are happier and more confident, a new survey by the Learning and Skills Counc...

• UK employees 'highly value further education'

  British employees would like the chance to return to university and further their skills base, according to the fin...

• City banks 'need HR staff'

  Human Resources (HR) professionals are set to benefit from banks in the City having to lose employees, it has been ...

• Survey: Staff need more information on staff benefits

  Companies need to better inform their employees of the benefit packages available to them, a new survey has found.O...

• Employees receive advice from senior executives

  Employees and jobseekers looking for high-level positions have been given advice by senior executives.TheLadders.co...

• Glovers: Employers must consider legal issues of home-working

  Employers need to be aware of the legal issues involved with allowing their staff to work from home, Glovers solici...

• CIPD promises to stay relevant in 'challenging times'

  The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) will stay ahead of change and be more relevant for empl...

• 'Becoming a CEO takes 21 years'

  The average person takes 21 years to become a chief executive officer (CEO), despite TV programmes such as The Appr...

• 'Businesses should encourage employees to learn skills'

  Businesses need to encourage their employees to learn and develop new skills in the workplace, the Chartered Instit...

• UK employers 'recalling offshore workers'

  Employers are starting to recall their offshore IT workers to try and save money, according to new findings.High in...

• New panel to assess inequality in the UK

  A new independent National Equality Panel has been set up by the government to investigate inequality in the UK.Min...

• Assistance for employers 'can be found in card deck'

  A resource pack available for employers wishing to improve their relationship with their workforce has taken an int...

• V: Employers should encourage volunteer work

  Employers should place more importance on volunteering experience when interviewing candidates, it has been claimed...

• Hot topics at this year's CIPD conference

  Issues important to human resources employees over the last year are set to be discussed during this year's annual ...

• Recruitment agencies see more graduates

  Recruitment employees are seeing more graduates as the credit crunch provokes them to search for jobs in the charit...

• Commuters experiment with car-free journeys

  Employees in Dublin are starting a month-long experiment today to leave their cars at home and explore greener meth...

• Unemployed 'to get boost' from Jeremy Kyle

  Talk show host Jeremy Kyle is in the pipeline to front a new TV show aimed at helping the unemployed find jobs, it ...

• Happy staff equals retaining staff says TUC

  Employees need to feel like they are making progress and moving forward if they are to remain happy with their role...

• Migrationwatch: UK should cap migrant worker intake

  The campaign group Migrationwatch has advised that the UK needs to limit the number of overseas employees it introd...

• Women 'need role models' to help them into better positions

  According to a government report, women employees from minority groups need more action to be taken in order to hel...

• CBI: Employees working flexible hours on the increase

  The number of employees opting for flexible working patterns has increased significantly of late, a new study has f...

• 'Pay us to train' urges UK workforce

  A survey has discovered that a significant number of UK employees would like the right to take paid leave for train...

• Employees take to the scales for Weight Watchers health programme

  Weight Watchers is offering UK employees the chance to shed the pounds with a new workplace health programme.Benefi...

• Businesses to grow 'dubious' about recruiting women

  Women job seekers are set to experience difficulties as new maternity rules will see companies become reluctant to ...

• TUC: Employees for smaller firms happiest

  A new survey has found employees working for smaller companies are happier in their roles.The poll, undertaken for ...

• New EU rules to consider temporary workers

  A pending EU directive which proposes that employers pay temporary workers the same as those on permanent contracts...

• IT roles 'require more than just intellectual skills'

  Those looking for jobs in IT management may be interested in the results of a new work-related survey. Recruitment ...

• Oxfordshire council boosts its e-recruitment tools

  Oxfordshire County Council has partnered up with a recruitment firm to improve its online recruitment service.Worki...

• 3 UK: Locations becoming more flexible for employees

  An expert has highlighted the growing workplace options for employees due to new technology.The choices available t...

• New green jobs board launched

  It has been announced that a popular environment magazine is adopting the benefits of online recruitment and launch...